We can help you make the transition to the working world once you’ve completed your degree. Career Counselling appointments are available up to six weeks after convocation, giving you extra time to get help working on your resume and cover letter, starting your full-time job search, and connecting to community resources.
New Grads
Submit your application to graduate and pay the fee through the Registrar’s Office.
View the guide to downloading an unofficial transcript (pdf)
Ask the Financial Aid office any questions about your student loans at financial.aid@msvu.ca or 902 457 6351.
There are tons of great job search websites you can access free of charge. Some sites have a resume upload feature while others are best for job post browsing and applying through direct links. Consider signing up for job posting alerts and keeping track of job posting qualifications, required skills, and salary ranges — this information will help guide your choice of major, course selection, and decision making process when it comes time to launch your career.
Career Beacon
Based in Atlantic Canada, this website hosts professional-level jobs in Atlantic Canada and beyond. Browse and apply for jobs online from thousands of different employers. Upload multiple resumes and cover letters to suit your application.
Charity Village
The biggest Canadian non-profit resource for job opportunities with non-profit and charitable organizations. There are also volunteer positions, events, charitable opportunities, and online courses.
Eluta
For new graduates: the job search engine of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project.
Government of Nova Scotia Jobs
Create a free account and explore a wide range of positions with the Government of Nova Scotia. Sign up to receive alerts on the latest jobs related to your program, including entry level jobs. This site also allows for applications via LinkedIn.
Graduate to Opportunity
GTO is a Nova Scotian program designed to help recent graduates achieve a career by providing incentives to NS workplaces.
*NOTE* Available job postings are listed near the bottom of the page under “Downloads” in a PDF called “GTO Job Catalogue.” This is an active and cycling list of available jobs.
Job Applications Canada
Specialized in retail, restaurant, grocery store, bank, and hotel industries: this site contains links to online applications and printable application forms for many of the largest employers in Canada.
JobAware
Only available in app format on iOS devices. Search for jobs from your iPhone or iPad. JobAware lets you track jobs and filter various career categories.
Job Bank
Browse for Canadian government careers, build your resume, and sign up for the built in Job Match feature in the Canadian Job Bank website. The Canadian Job Bank allows you to search for jobs through an intricate filtering system. You can also sign up for email alerts when new opportunities pop up. Download the free mobile app for iOS or Android.
Jobpostings
A resource for students and recent graduates. Search for jobs by city, currently hiring companies, or industry. Jobpostings also provides resources as interview tips, resume, cover letter, and infographics!
Kijiji
Search for jobs on Kijiji by selecting “Jobs” in the category field, right of the search bar. Specify your location or desired destination of work and browse jobs from a range of categories.
Nova Scotia Jobs
This website hosts a variety of entry-level and professional jobs in Nova Scotia. Browse for jobs by job category and Nova Scotian regions. Plenty of potential positions in categories such as finance, accounting, information technology, etc.
Ready Willing & Able
Connect to a community that seeks to build an inclusive work force. Job opportunities for job seekers or post-secondary students with disabilities. RWA also offers resources for employers to become engaged with the RWA community.
Talent Egg
Browse student jobs, internships and summer positions from various listed companies looking to hire students or recent graduates. Talent Egg also provides resources for training in specific fields to help boost your resume as well as career guides and advice.
Tourism Talent
Powered by the Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council and the Hotel Association of Nova Scotia.
MSVU Career Services Resume and Cover Letter Handbook
McGill University Cover Letter and Resume Guide
Action verbs to use in your cover letter and resume (PDF)
Tips for managing anxiety during a job interview (PDF)
Nailing the online interview (webinar)
Employment rights in Nova Scotia
Resources to help better understand employers’ responsibilities and your rights as an employee under the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education and the Labour Standards legislation.
Transition to employment for university graduates with disabilities
A 75-page guide developed at Mount Allison University in 2016 to help post-secondary students with disabilities navigate the world of employment. The guide covers job searching, applying and interviewing, disclosing, legal rights and obligations, and employment support resources.
Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
The results from an annual ‘best of’ competition that recognizes employers across Canada that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. The award acknowledges diversity initiatives, including programs for employees, from five groups: women; members of visible minorities; persons with disabilities; Indigenous peoples; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender/transsexual (LGBT) peoples.
Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
An annual editorial competition organized by the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. Editors from the project evaluate employers based on the programs they have to attract and retain younger workers. Programs include benefits such as tuition assistance and the availability of co-op or work-study programs; mentorship and training programs, including benefits such as bonuses paid when employees complete certain courses or professional designations; and employer’s career management programs, including initiatives that assist younger workers advance faster in the organization. Editors also look at the average age of employees at each employer to better understand the composition and profile of their workforce.
Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration
The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration helps people prepare for job opportunities and build the skills they need. They promote safe work environments and help employers and employees know their rights and responsibilities. The department works with partners and other levels of government to support people immigrating to Nova Scotia. They provide programs to help newcomers. They also provide career information, employment services and learning programs that support the labour market.
Fusion
A volunteer-led, non-profit organization that empowers young leaders to improve communities in Halifax area communities.
Halifax Chamber of Commerce
Ongoing networking and professional development workshops hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.
Halifax Connector Program
The Connector Program helps new immigrants and recent graduates grow their professional network in Halifax, putting them directly in touch with Connectors—business owners and operators, managers, civil servants and community leaders—who work in the same field.
Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS)
IONS advocates for, supports and amplifies the shared voice and work of the community impact sector. They offer capacity building opportunities and resources to organizations making a positive impact in their communities.
LinkedIn
Create your free professional online profile to network and connect with a huge community of career professionals looking to hire or develop working relationships.
Nova Scotia Works – Opportunity Place
Opportunity Place is a Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre. They offer free services, designed to meet you where you are. Looking for a change? Starting a business or hoping to find your first job? They have the supports you are looking for.
TEAM Work Cooperative
Browse for jobs and access career support resources from TEAM Work Cooperative, an organization that strives for inclusive employment and opportunities within Nova Scotia.
The Career Directory
Editors at the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project review thousands of employers each year to determine the academic qualifications they actively seek in young job-seekers. The result is a resource that helps students and new graduates find jobs that make the most of their university degree or college diploma. Search the directory by degree, diploma, or field of study and filter by Canadian cities.