Student Spotlight: Netali Bar

April 6, 2021 Management Career Services Leave a Comment

Bachelor of Commerce student Netali Bar, who transferred to Dalhousie from California Baptist University, is currently completing her second co-op work term with Nova Scotia Power as a Junior Business Analyst. When Netali found this job posting through myCareer, she knew it was something she was interested in learning more about. “I am very interested in Capital Markets and working alongside a renewable energy company, and getting engaged with capital innovation responsibilities really interested me. I am majoring in finance, and Junior Business Analyst is a position I have always wanted to get and experience for my future career.”

Taking advantage of Management Career Services and services offered to help guide students through their job search, Netali was able to seek the support she was looking for. “MCS had great resources that some students don’t fully utilize, which could really help make the job search process more engaging and less stressful.”

With the help of her Career & Recruitment Specialist Jonathan Perry, she was able to revise her documents and learned some great tips about how to increase her job search efficiency. “I had a resume with experience and the right skills on there, but I hadn’t been receiving any replies and that was my challenge. I reached out to Jonathan and communicated my challenge and concern. He really helped me put the bits and pieces together which made my work search more efficient.”

Due to the impact of COVID-19, Netali has been completing her work term remotely, adapting new habits to stay focused and motivated. “I have adapted pretty quickly by keeping a healthy and professional work environment. It is important to feel good mentally and physically.”

Netali’s advice for you:

Reach out to experienced professors, advisors, and mentors – they can help everything come together.

Pronouns: She/Her

Alumni Spotlight: William Gregg

March 29, 2021 Management Career Services Leave a Comment

William Gregg is a Dalhousie alumnus who graduated from the Bachelor of Commerce program in 2020. After taking part in various tours of Dal, he was sold on the campus atmosphere. He went on to choose the Bachelor of Commerce program because of the variety of courses and majors offered, as well as the ability to attain valuable co-op work experience.

Using Management Career Services to his advantage, William polished his resume and cover letters during his job search, and used his past employment history to set him apart from other applicants. “My Career and Recruitment Specialist helped me develop relationships, fine-tune my resume and cover letters, and provided myCareer access – a great portal for job postings. I found all of my co-ops through myCareer postings.”

For William’s first two co-ops, he worked at TJX Canada as a Logistics Analyst. “They have a great corporate culture, work-life balance, great people, and an amazing office with pool tables, video games, and other fun stuff to enjoy on break!”

After completing his first co-op with TJX Canada, William decided he wanted to extend his time with the company and was willing to put in the extra work to try to secure a second work term there. Understanding the importance of reaching out to contacts and making new professional relationships through networking, he expressed interest in returning. “I did reach out to networking contacts to secure my co-ops, especially when arranging to return to TJX Canada for my second term.”

William then went on to complete his final co-op term with Adgar Investments & Development as an Operations Assistant. Even though the positions differed, he enjoyed both experiences and what he learned from each company. “I still value the experience I gained from working with these businesses and doing real career tasks. It really prepared me for the first year of my professional career.” Shortly after graduation, he secured full-time employment at DHL Express as Operations Supervisor.

When reflecting on the biggest challenge during his time securing co-ops, William, like a number of his peers, said job interviews. For many students this is their first time in a professional interview. “My biggest challenge when searching for co-op roles was learning how to master interviewing. All it takes is lots and lots of practice.” It’s very easy to get discouraged when applying for jobs, so staying motivated and not losing hope is key. “Apply, apply, apply to as many jobs as you can would be my best advice, because even a bad interview is always good practice.”

William’s advice for you:

Never give up on searching for a job that you actually want, and don’t settle for a job that may not fit what you’re looking to do. I received my first co-op job offer on Christmas Eve, just over a week before I actually started working. I cut it close, but it was worth it!

Pronouns: He/Him

Where there’s a WIL there’s a way: Dalhousie business students find and bring value in work-integrated learning

March 23, 2021 Management Career Services Leave a Comment

March is National Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Month. The opportunity for students to apply the knowledge they’re gaining in their classes to a real workplace setting doesn’t just help them build their skillset and set themselves up for long-term success; it gives employers the opportunity to benefit from bringing new talent onto their team for a few months.

Dalhousie Management Career Services facilitates four to 12-month work-integrated learning opportunities for three business programs: Commerce Co-op, Management Internship, and Corporate Residency MBA. Through work-integrated learning programs like these, employers connect with young business professionals, and benefit from fresh new ideas and perspectives. Getting involved in work-integrated learning is also beneficial for Dalhousie alumni! It’s another way to stay connected to the available talent pool should there be an opportunity to hire a student in their own business or company.

Work-integrated learning is a win-win for employers and students. One Dalhousie business student, Francisco Rios, an international student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree, experienced first-hand what it was like to work in Canada during his three co-op work terms. “Since my first work term, I have worked hard with dedication and a positive attitude; key factors to learn and obtain a good work experience. As a result, I strengthened my communication and analytical skills.”

Tiffany Butt, a third-year Bachelor of Commerce student, expressed how immersing herself in the co-op experience allowed her to exercise her networking skills, resulting in meaningful connections. “The biggest takeaway from my co-op experience so far has been my development of resilience and confidence in the workplace. These are skills that cannot be taught and are much sought after by employers. I am looking forward to completing my third work term this coming summer and continuing to grow as a young professional and as an individual.”

The variety of companies that can benefit from hiring Dalhousie business students is endless. Working for a startup as a co-op student can be an exciting environment, as it often leads to more responsibility, collaboration, and the opportunity to make meaningful professional relationships. Christopher Marshall, a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student, completed one of his co-ops with a startup company in Halifax called Prosaris. “I transformed my classroom knowledge into real-world actions and results, helping the startup go from concept to market readiness. I learned how to quickly adapt to a completely novel product and work with a small team to continue to iterate and adapt, making me a better marketer. The co-op program allowed me to not only better myself and prepare me for a successful career in marketing, but also make an impact in our larger business community.”

With all the challenges thrown students’ way this past year, Dalhousie business students preserved and continued to make an impact on their work-integrated learning employers. While all of our students excelled in their own way, the Top Co-op Student of the Year Award recognizes the achievements that our talented students make while on their work terms. Students who receive this prestigious award are truly driven to make the most out of their co-op journey.

Congratulations to all of the students nominated for the Top Co-op Student of the Year – Faculty of Management category:

Morgan Balch
Kelly Bent
Parker Boland
Bradley Burgess
Tiffany Butt
Katherine (Kate) Costaris
Lyndon Deslauriers
Kyle Dickinson
Denali Dorn
Peter Frost
Karleigh George
Ben Grondin
Celine Hage
Ross Hewson
Noah Innes
Jordan Kelsie
Victoria King
Xiaotong (Nicole) Li
Yan Liu
Muyu Lyu
Christopher Marshall
Francisco Rios
Thomas Sangwine
James Whytock
Alexandra Wight

The passion and enthusiasm they exemplified throughout their work terms proudly represents Dalhousie Management Career Services across many industries.

And, congratulations to the Top Co-op Student of the Year – Faculty of Management winner for 2020: Stefan Wippel, Bachelor of Commerce.

To read more about Stefan and all of the 2020 Top Co-op Award winners click here!

To learn more about how Dalhousie business students can benefit your business, visit dal.ca/mcs.

Student Spotlight: Laurel O’Brien

March 22, 2021 Management Career Services Leave a Comment

Originally from Toronto, Laurel O’Brien is in her second year of the Bachelor of Commerce program. Because she enjoys and excels in the arts, Laurel moved to Halifax after taking a gap year following high school, where she began a Bachelor of Fine Arts at NSCAD. After studying at NSCAD for one year, she decided to try something different, but knew she wanted to stay in Halifax, so she transferred to Dal as a Bachelor of Arts student. She tested the waters by taking a Commerce course and fell in love with it, so she enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce program, and as they say, the rest is history.

Laurel is currently completing her first co-op at LPi Group as an Account Coordinator. LPi is a marketing agency specializing in shopper marketing. “I handle a variety of tasks and projects supporting the accounts teams, including leading client asks and organizing client files, as well as some research and analysis.” She was able to develop her networking skills as well as her ability to navigate LinkedIn throughout her job search. “I spent the majority of my job search not understanding how to leverage my personal network or LinkedIn as a tool, and it was only after an MCS advisor gave me a ‘crash course’ that I started making real headway in securing a position.”

Due to COVID-19, Laurel has been completing her work term remotely, and although there are challenges that come along with working from home, she feels very lucky to have secured a co-op position during this stressful and uncertain time. “The culture at my current workplace is very social and fun, so my colleagues have made it very easy to feel like part of the team. I do wish I could have been in the office, but there’s really not all that much to lament. I feel very lucky!”

Laurel’s advice for you:

Take full advantage of MCS! Have them look over your resume as much as you need – as you’re editing your documents to align with a particular job opportunity, you might miss something your Career and Recruitment Specialist won’t. And I can’t overstate the extent to which practice interviews helped me put my best foot forward in my job interviews.

Don’t be shy about the fact that you’re looking for work. More times than not, when I mentioned my job search to friends and acquaintances they responded with “oh, I might know about a position” or “I have a friend who’s hiring right now” – people want to help!

Pronouns: She/Her

Student Spotlight: Kelsey Prevost

March 1, 2021 Management Career Services Leave a Comment

Kelsey Prevost is in her fourth year of the Bachelor of Management program, majoring in Public Sector Management. Growing up in Halifax, Kelsey often attended events and sports games at Dalhousie, allowing her to become familiar with the campus from a young age.

When it came time to attend university to pursue her undergrad, she was interested in the Bachelor of Management program because of the option to major in Public Sector Management. She enjoyed the educational diversity Dal offered. “I have always had an interest in politics, but I knew a business degree would give me a better skillset and opportunities for jobs once I graduated. By going this route, I was able to take classes of interest to me while gaining important commerce knowledge. I also found I had a keen interest in economics, and I was able to pursue a minor in a subject I had no knowledge about prior to starting this program.”

Kelsey took advantage of the optional internship opportunity and secured a position as Transition Analyst on a project team at Bell Canada, the largest telecommunications company in the country. “The project team involved different engineering groups, customer service, operations, supply chain, and install groups to coordinate the creation of the new network and programming radios.” Her role consisted of organizing and analyzing all data from radios and equipment accessories sold to clients and partners in Manitoba. “As I moved further into my internship, I was given my own clients where I was directly responsible for their radio requirements. I ran their meetings, gave weekly briefing updates on their status, and I had to deal directly with any issues and try to troubleshoot complications that arose with the radios.”

When asked what Kelsey was most excited for during her internship, she responded, “I was most excited to learn about an operations-based role, where my work would have an impact on the product Bell was selling. I knew that this role would allow me to work and learn from numerous departments which would help me see where my interests really were.” Kelsey pursued this position because it also related to her other interests such as government and business relations, and she knew there was a possibility of being able to work closely with provincial and municipal governments.

The internship option for Management students offers a competitive edge as they progress through their education, by exposing them to real world applications of what they are learning in their classes. “The internship has allowed me to gain the confidence and skills needed to take on any tasks in my current job. It has also made me realize that there is a huge learning process when it comes to working your first full-time job. Having completed the internship I feel confident enough to go into any job fully prepared and to have a bigger impact right away, compared to if I never had this experience.”

Networking can be intimidating, but you never know what opportunities making new connections can lead you to. Kelsey attributed her networking skills, as well as her previous work with Bell Canada, to helping her secure her internship. “I was able to use my contacts to submit my resume to the network department director. Due to my previous experience at the organization, I was hired for the 8-month term on the spot.”

Although her job search was self-directed, Kelsey took advantage of the support Management Career Services offers students while preparing for her internship. “MCS’ prep course provided networking skill building opportunities, resume and cover letter tips, as well as great job opportunities to apply to. Throughout the internship MCS offered us any support we needed if we had any problems.”

Kelsey has since decided to further her education and has been accepted into the Dalhousie Schulich School of Law where she will be completing a joint MBA program along with her law degree. “By completing the internship, I have gained enough work experience to go directly into the MBA program.”

Kelsey’s advice for you:

Sign up for the internship program, because it truly gives you the knowledge and experience required to succeed in a new graduate job, and to learn about different departments and industries that you cannot learn in a classroom. Beyond that, the internship does not have to delay your graduation and you can still take a large variety of classes.

Don’t be shy when it comes to reaching out to your network about a potential internship or co-op position you are interested in. By reaching out you show initiative, which cannot be seen in a resume or cover letter. The thought of a potential rejection can be scary, but the worst thing that can happen is that contact does not respond. Even if they say no, they might remember you for a job down the road or push your resume to a different department that is hiring.

Pronouns: She/Her

Student Spotlight: Rui Sun

February 9, 2021 Management Career Services Leave a Comment

Originally from the province of Shandong, China, Rui Sun is a fourth year Bachelor of Commerce student, majoring in Accounting. After graduating high school in China, Rui knew she wanted to broaden her horizons and attend post-secondary in Canada. She chose Dalhousie because of its culturally diverse location, and this being her first Canadian experience, she wanted her school to be in a city that doesn’t get too cold, allowing her to enjoy all types of weather. Rui decided to pursue a career in finance and was inspired by her mother, who introduced her to the industry through her lifelong career.

In hopes of attaining a master’s degree, Rui will be attending the University of Toronto in fall 2021 for the Master’s of Accounting and Finance (MAccFin) program, which is North America’s first graduate degree option in both accounting and finance. “I am not the kind of person who can put all my effort into work or study. Work-life balance is really important to me, and I enjoy time to stay with myself or hang out with friends. If I got a job now I would need to work full-time, and still need to prepare for CPA exams. This is not the life I want.” For these reasons, Rui decided to take the master’s program to help her prepare for her CPA, as well as to devote more time to learning as much as she can at a young age, and then using that knowledge to further her career in the future.

Accredited by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, the MAccFin program is 16 months long and will allow Rui to move freely between different careers, both in management and finance. She will also get the opportunity to gain more work experience through the work term component of the program. Rui is excited by the opportunity to add even more work experience to her resume, on top of the three co-ops she completed through the Bachelor of Commerce program, before completing her school journey.

Rui completed her first Commerce co-op with Holloway Lodging Corp. as an accountant. This was her first work experience in Canada. “I learned a lot about what constitutes a Canadian workplace, which is quite different from China.” Rui began her co-op at a very busy time for the accounting industry, but she was able to quickly adapt and attained valuable knowledge.

Her second work term was at Charm Diamond Centre, also as an accountant. The individuals Rui worked with made her feel like family and helped her learn throughout her time there. Communication was pertinent for Rui as she had three supervisors, which was more than she was used to. “I needed to communicate with all of them about my work, so my business communications skills were further improved.”

Like a number of students last summer, Rui had secured her third and final co-op work term but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, her position was cancelled unexpectedly. After this setback, Rui felt the pressure of an approaching deadline to secure work for her final co-op. She has been a member of the Nova Scotia Chinese Culture & Art Club (NSCCAC) for two years, so she inquired about completing her last co-op with them. Through networking with various individuals and marketing her skills, Rui secured her final co-op with the NSCCAC, which entailed both accounting and coordinating events. “This was definitely a positive result from my networking. It is good to join clubs or associations during school time. You will never know when your networking will work.”

For most of her last co-op, Rui worked remotely and experienced a few challenges that many co-op students are currently also experiencing. “It can be harder to communicate if faced with difficulties, but my supervisor is kind and is always patient in helping me.” Rui accredited MCS in aiding her with her job search. “Advisors in MCS helped me work on my resume and work permit. Lauren Shaw also helped me with my personal statement for my application for my master’s program. I am so grateful for all your help!”

Rui’s advice for you:

Be brave and work hard. We are young, don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
Go on adventures, instead of doing things you can still do when you get to ninety years old.

Pronouns: She/Her

Student Spotlight: Manvi Bansal

January 11, 2021 Management Career Services Leave a Comment

Manvi Bansal is an international student from Delhi, India, currently in her second year of the Bachelor of Commerce program. She was interested in attending Dalhousie because of its diversity and the ability to attain an undergraduate degree while simultaneously gaining almost a full year of work experience.  

Manvi’s search for her first work term proved to be an interesting experience. The ongoing pandemic placed an enormous challenge on her job search plans. Back in March 2020, Manvi returned to her home country, which created an unimaginable barrier between her and the work search process. Not only was there the stress of a virtual job search amongst a pandemic, but the struggle imposed by a significant time change. Her family remained a massive support system and kept her motivated through the process.  

One of the strategies Manvi found most beneficial was reaching out to her MCS Career and Recruitment Specialist, Jonathan Perry, for help. He encouraged her to apply and learn from her experiences if there was no job offer, and helped change her mindset to consider every rejection part of the learning process. After each interview, Manvi would sit back and consider where she could improve. Jonathan’s advice and self-reflection gave her the necessary tools and steps to be successful in her job search.

“When applying for jobs, my main motive and objective was learning,” says Manvi. “Since it was my first co-op opportunity, I kept my mind open to any role where I could develop soft skills and learn something new. And that’s why I applied to every job posting through myCareer that interested me.” 

In total, Manvi applied to 28 jobs and secured seven interviews. After completing the seventh interview, she was offered a position as an Entrepreneur Coordinator at Kerr Group of Companies. In this role, she will be working with the CEO/President on new projects. Manvi says she is very excited about this position because she will have the opportunity to mix her interests and discover more about what she wants to do in the future. She was also attracted to this role because of the different opportunities she will be involved in and the diversity that the Kerr Group of Companies maintains. “My Career Advisor Jonathan helped me throughout the hiring process. He helped me with my interview preparations and gave advice whenever needed,” she adds.  

Her biggest piece of advice for others looking for their first work term? “I know interviews are frightening sometimes. But, one thing that I understood after seven interviews is that interviewers don’t just want to see if you are a good fit for the role. They also want to know if you understand what the position is about, and if you match their core values. Be confident and be yourself. Of course, getting to know more about the organization is helpful too.”

Manvi’s advice for you:

Keep your mind open and consider every opportunity that interests you (even if you are interested in a specific field, consider other job postings too to make sure that you don’t miss a unexpected opportunity). 
Leverage your connections on LinkedIn (make use of your MCS Career Advisor’s network too, if needed – they are here to help). 
Don’t let rejection demotivate you. Take them as a part of learning. Your attitude will eventually reflect on the result.

 Pronouns: She/her 

Check out more from Manvi!

Instagram: @manvi2703

Student Spotlight: Finn Magee

December 1, 2020 Management Career Services Leave a Comment

Finn Magee is a third-year commerce student majoring in entrepreneurship. He is originally from Toronto, Ontario but chose Dalhousie because of the co-op opportunities available to him and the overall lifestyle on the East Coast. Not only was the school’s academic program and location attractive to Finn, but also the Dalhousie Rugby team.

Finn is currently working as the Chief Commercial Officer at Sublet Connect. Sublet Connect is a start-up that is an online platform/marketplace that works to simplify the entire subletting market for students. Finn works to spearhead customer acquisition, investor relations, consumer-minded product development, and the implementation of revenue streams. He also was involved with the initial launch of the company on the East Coast. He mentioned that his most significant accomplishment this term has been securing partnerships with local businesses, including Coburg Social, and completing the beta launch in the Halifax region and securing Zeta Psi and Nova Scotia Spirit Co as company sponsorships.

When asked about what the company’s goal and mission are, Finn added, “Sublet Connect is a comprehensive, yet simple new marketplace designed to provide students with a one-stop-shop solution for all their subletting needs. In establishing high-quality control standards – such as standardized listing templates and transparent user-profiles and communications – Sublet Connect will formalize a currently informal marketplace. Accompanied by informative tools and helpful resources, Sublet Connect will enable all post-secondary students to unlock the value in the sublet market, regardless of prior experience.”.

With this opportunity, Finn has had the chance to work on many exciting projects, but there is one project that stands out to Finn as the most memorable; “The coolest project I have been able to work on so far has been our process for our first round of fundraising. During this process, I worked on our pitch deck, investor report, executive summary, and financials. As this process is still underway, I am currently pitching multiple investors, which has been an unreal experience.”.

Sublet Connect was founded by 3 of Finn’s friends from St Michael’s College School. He reached out to them with a pitch as to why their product would fit on the East Coast, using initial market research from the Halifax area. After his pitch, he was asked to join the team and help the company grow on the East Coast, which led to the opportunity to buy in as an equal partner.

Finn has seen direct results from the work he has been putting into the company which has been motivating. He also likes the amount of responsibility that he has within the company and feels that he can make sizable decisions that benefit him and the company.

One future goal that Finn has for the company is expanding it across Canada and eventually North America. Working in such a high position does bring its daily challenges; however, he has been able to solve them one by one, which adds to the unique experience that this co-op has brought him.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Global Pandemic, Finn is currently working from home. He mentioned that he appreciates the flexibility that working from home brings. He finds that working from home has not only saved him his commute time from his last co-op, but he has felt much more productive at home.

Finn’s Advice for you:

Utilize your connections to find unique experiences that you can learn a lot from

Learn more about Sublet Connect:

Student Spotlight: Emily Ogston

November 16, 2020 Management Career Services Leave a Comment

Emily Ogston is a second-year marketing student originally from Ottawa, Ontario. Emily chose to attend Dalhousie because of the opportunities that the Commerce Co-op Program would provide. “Gaining valuable, real-world experience early on in my professional life is something I think is very important,” Emily added. She is looking to gain experience in her field of study to ensure that she can become more desirable to employers post-graduation.

During Emily’s work search, she experienced the challenges that COVID-19 has put on the job market. The main lesson that she learned is that it is essential to be persistent and focus throughout the process. “The job search process can be overwhelming, but what helped me the most was creating an efficient way to analyze the postings by matching the skills, experiences, and goals of the posting to those of my own,” she added.

Emily also found that the support MCS offered was beneficial throughout her job search processes. She was able to take advantage of her resources to make sure that her employer documents were professional and effective. Reaching out to MCS allowed her to effectively utilize LinkedIn, master the interviewing processes, and prepare effective resumes and cover letters.

Another tool that Emily utilized was the Venture for the Canada job platform. Venture for Canada allows students and young professionals* to explore entrepreneurial work at innovative start-up businesses. The process to begin using the platform involves applying for approval. Once your application is approved, you are given access to the job board, and your resume is sent to a list of potential employers that would be a good fit for you. Emily added, “after posting my profile which included the basic admin details, information about the program you’re currently enrolled in, and past experiences I was contacted by the Senior Marketing Manager at The Rounds through LinkedIn to set up a coffee chat and discuss the positions she had available in January.”

The Rounds is a secure collaborative network for physicians to learn, share, and discuss their needs and experiences on specific topics. After continuing the conversation with the Senior Marketing Manager, Emily secured a Marketing Coordinator Intern position for her co-op this January. “VFC allows students to gain hands-on experience within the field of their choice while also being apart of the growth of many start-up Canadian businesses – you’re a part of something bigger,” Emily added.

Emily’s position will be starting in January, and she will be working remotely. Onboarding remotely can be a challenge, but it will allow her to develop vital problem-solving skills because she must adapt to being very independent working outside an office. Emily added that working from home can allow her to “grow and develop my problem solving and adaptability skills, which is something that will only benefit me in the future whether it be within personal or professional experiences.” Emily also noted that the effects of an online job search brought up challenges with the interviewing processes. She mentioned that “The biggest challenge I faced with COVID-19 was missing out on the in-person interactions. This makes a big difference in connecting with the person you’re talking to; Zoom just isn’t the same. Virtually you’re missing out on the human body language you would usually see during group work or collaborative experiences, which is something that helps you gauge the person’s understanding and feelings about the conversation.”

Emily’s advice for you:

Get involved and take advantage of the services given to you.
Build a meaningful relationship with the person helping you during your job search – MCS career advisor, for example
Take advantage of job portals like VFC – quick and easy.

* This program is funded through the Federal Government of Canada. Therefore, students must be able to prove they are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be hired, and international students are not eligible to participate in the program

Student Spotlight: Himanshu Kumar

October 20, 2020 Management Career Services Leave a Comment

Himanshu Kumar is a third-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Marketing Management. He was born and raised in Bihar, India. Himanshu came to Dalhousie through non-traditional methods, first applying to the Engineering program and eventually attending the University of Manitoba with the hope of transferring to Dalhousie at some point. After one year at UofM, Himanshu realized that he was more interested in the world of marketing. “I was exposed to marketing through some of the electives, and that’s when I realized what my true passion was. I thus set on to ensure I could align my passion with my field of study. I quickly started researching the best available universities with marketing programs, and as I would have imagined, Dalhousie University seemed to be the right choice. The coursework, pedagogy, global ranking of the university and the mandatory co-op program again put Dalhousie on my dream list.” Himanshu added. With Himanshu’s hard work and determination, he increased his GPA and secured a place in his newly desired dream program here at Dalhousie.

Himanshu quickly began looking for work that would allow him to gain marketing experiences while simultaneously building his resume. He received a part-time job in sales and marketing that allowed him to do just that, “I was able to secure a job at a Mobile boutique store. This job helped me develop many of the interpersonal skills that are key to the field of marketing.” Himanshu added.

Despite the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, Himanshu landed his fall work term at Proposify as a Product Marketing Intern in early summer. In his job search, Himanshu sought the help of his Career and Recruitment Specialist to prepare and worked hard to find his dream job. Himanshu believes that the help and aid of Management Career Services allowed him to become more of a polished professional individual, “MCS has played a major role in developing my career. MCS’s support in resume review, mock interviews, and career counselling has helped me equip myself better for the corporate world. I believe, through their services, MCS has helped me build myself as a much more skilled and polished individual. I am ever thankful for the mentor that I have found in Jonathan Perry.” Himanshu added. In this role, Himanshu is involved with competitive intelligence, blog writing, and many other product marketing facets. “Proposify has truly helped me put my classroom learnings into practice in the corporate world. It has given me a plethora of learning opportunities with the safety net of the supportive team,” Himanshu added.

The ongoing pandemic has affected every one of us in very different ways. Himanshu has taken this time to work on gaining skills and developing a healthy lifestyle, “A gregarious person that I am, I always enjoy being in the company of other beings. The current situation of lockdowns and social distancing has thus not been very encouraging for me as an individual. I have used this time to keep myself busy by learning new skills, reading the long-pending books that I had on my to-read list, pursuing hobbies that I always wanted to and, most importantly, developing a healthy and active lifestyle. This entire process has made me a much more disciplined and determined individual than I was ever before.”

Tips from Himanshu:

Follow your dreams and choose a career path that you are passionate about.
Social media platforms like LinkedIn are powerful tools to help you understand various career paths and connect with the right individuals. Use them to the best of your ability.
Put yourself out there and get involved in on-campus activities (or virtual events for the time being).

You can follow Himanshu on Instagram at himanshu_sawarn.

Category: Bachelor of Commerce