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Upload your Transcript in myCareer

A tailored resume and cover letter is a standard expectation when applying to any job posting. However, some employers also request your transcript be submitted as part of your application package. By logging on to Dal Online, you can access an unofficial transcript that will satisfy this requirement.

First, you need to access your unofficial transcript:

  • Log in to https://dalonline.dal.ca/
  • Click on Web for Students
  • Select Student Records
  • Select Academic Record, then click on Academic Record again
  • When it opens, make sure to save it on your computer. It should automatically save as a PDF.

Now, you need to upload it to myCareer:

  1. Log in to myCareer: https://mycareer.dal.ca/login/student.htm
  2. Click on the Management Career Services option from the main menu if you’re applying for Co-op or Internship jobs. Students looking for recent grad jobs, summer employment, part-time, full-time (non co-op), casual, or volunteer opportunities can click on the Career Services option.
  3. Under the Management Career Services section, click on the Work Term Documents icon. Under the Career Services section, click on the Documents menu option.
  4. Click the blue Upload Document button.
  5. Name the file, identify the type of document as Transcript, click Choose File, select your transcript, and click Upload Document.

Your transcript should now be visible in your list of documents and can be added to application packages as needed.

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For more myCareer tips, consult our other Student User Guide tutorials.

Booking an interview time slot in myCareer

If you receive an urgent interview request email from Hire.Business@Dal.ca notifying you that you have been selected for an interview, you are expected to log in to myCareer IMMEDIATELY (by the end of the day upon receiving the offer) to book an interview time.

Follow the steps below to book your interview time slot:

  1. Log in to myCareer: https://mycareer.dal.ca/login/student.htm
  2. From the main Dashboard, click on the Interviews tab.
  3. Use the drop-down list to view Today / Upcoming (or to past interviews)
  4. Click the blue View button in the row marked, “Unscheduled Interviews”.
  5. In the results screen, you may have more than one job interview request listed. Click the blue View button next to each interview request, to see the full details.
  6. The next two screens will contain important interview details as well as the available interview times:
    a) Once you have reviewed the details, click the blue Book My Interview Appointment button.
    b) From the schedule provided, select one of the available timeslots and click the blue Book (If the timeslot is already booked by another student, it will be noted as “Reserved”.)
  7. You may be prompted to provide additional information, for example, if it is a phone interview, you may be asked to type in your phone number.

Your interview booking will be confirmed on the following screen where you will also see the options to reschedule the timeslot or decline this interview. If you simply chose the wrong timeslot, please click Reschedule Interview, rather than Decline.

If you need to refer to the interview details again later, go to the Interviews tab on your Dashboard and click on the blue View button next to your Booked Interviews. You can then view the details of any of your interview bookings by clicking the blue View button next to the applicable booking line.

Once all timeslot bookings are complete, MCS staff will finalize the schedule of interviews with the employer. If you need to cancel or reschedule your booking after the interview schedule is finalized, please contact hirebusiness@dal.ca directly.

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For more myCareer tips, consult our other Student User Guide tutorials.

Understanding the myCareer main menu: Management Career Services vs. Career Services

When you log in to myCareer, the main menu (left-hand side of the screen if viewing from a laptop/desktop computer) presents you with these menu options:

Dashboard – This is where your dashboard of popular myCareer functions and account information is located.

Contact Us – This is where you will find the contact information for Dalhousie’s Career and Co-op Offices.

Events Calendar – This is where students can view & register for a wide variety of interactive career development sessions.

Top Co-op Employer – This is where students are able to nominate their co-op employer for a Dalhousie Top Co-op Employer Award.

Career Services – This is the section where students and alumni can look for non co-op jobs including: full-time, part-time, summer, casual, and recent grad job postings or volunteer opportunities.

Management Career Services – This is where current BMgmt, BComm, CRMBA, or MLIS students can access a variety of services, features, and information, according to their program-specific service agreement with the MCS office. Those services may include career appointments, access to work term-specific job postings, access to exclusive workshops and event registration, and more.

Co-Curricular Record – This is where you can create, view, print or add to a record of any validated extra-curricular activities you participate in at Dalhousie.

DALConnects – A points-based Dalhousie leadership program that enables students to work toward adding DalConnects to their Co-Curricular Record by participating in designated workshops, events, and activities that help them build leadership-related skills and experience.

Logout – This should be obvious, but for those of you who missed your coffee this morning, this is where you can go to logout of the myCareer website.

Many students confuse the Career Services Tab with the Management Career Services Tab.  Allow this basic diagram to illustrate the primary differences:

For more myCareer tips, consult our other Student User Guide tutorials.

Using the Resources Tab in myCareer

The Resources pages in the Management Career Services section of myCareer are where students can access:

  • myCareer Student User Guide: contains tutorials on how to use myCareer.
  • Industry Fact Sheets: each fact sheet contains useful information about the nature of a specific industry, industry-specific skills and recruitment habits, job search tips.
  • Program-specific Form Information: including links on how to complete self-developed job approval forms, and Work Term Student Acceptance Agreement forms.
  • Informational Handouts: including program fact sheets containing work-term requirements that can be shared with prospective employers.

Here’s how to access the Resources pages in myCareer:

  1. Log in to myCareer: https://mycareer.dal.ca/login/student.htm
  2. Click Management Career Services option in the main menu
  3. Now, select the Resources icon

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For more myCareer tips, consult our other Student User Guide tutorials.

Navigating the myCareer Dashboard

Log in to myCareer: https://mycareer.dal.ca/login/student.htm

Upon entering myCareer, you will see the main menu (left-hand side of the screen if viewing from a laptop/desktop computer); the two menu options that most students find confusing are Career Services and Management Career Services.

As a Dalhousie student, you have access to the career services and resources provided by the Bissett Student Success Centre (located in the Student Union Building on the Studley campus) which can be found under the Career Services tab. This includes job postings for part-time, full-time, summer, casual, and volunteer positions, among other non-co-op opportunities.

BComm, BMgmt, and CRMBA students will have access to the exclusive and industry-specific services and resources provided by Management Career Services. This includes Co-op/Internship job postings, registration for exclusive career events and employer information sessions, as well as the ability to book a 30-minute meeting with a Career & Recruitment Specialist.  Students should be in the habit of logging into myCareer often to see new opportunities as they become available.

In the main part of the screen you’ll see a blue circle icon in the bottom right corner; click to action the following options: Search Postings, Book an Appointment, Register for an Event, and Submit A Form. Underneath your name on the main screen, there are multiple tabs that feature popular menu services offered through myCareer, which include:

  • Dashboard
  • Co-op
  • Co-Curricular Record
  • Documents
  • Interviews
  • Appointments
  • Event Registration

The default view when you log in is the Dashboard tab. Within the Dashboard tab, you can toggle between the Overview, My Account, My Forms, and My Calendar buttons.  The Overview button displays your upcoming schedule, featured job postings (Co-op and Non Co-op), and any upcoming events or workshops. The My Account tab displays pertinent information to the account user and allows you to make edits to certain fields. Please note that the My Forms button does not currently host information for Faculty of Management student users. The My Calendar button allows you to view the events you have registered for, appointments you have booked, or job interviews you have scheduled. The default calendar view will not display the content until you click on the gray Toggle Filters button and select which items you wish to view.

Co-op

Click on the Co-op tab to view details regarding your Co-op Record and Co-op Sequence.

Co-Curricular Record

The Co-Curricular Record recognizes your extra-curricular activities and experiences outside the classroom.  The Co-Curricular Catalogue is a searchable database of opportunities and can also be accessed under the CCR tab on the left navigation bar.   If you have created a Co-Curricular Record (CCR), click on this tab to view the activities that have been posted to your CCR. To print your CCR, or add a new position to your record, click on Co-Curricular Record in the main menu.

Documents

The Documents tab allows you to view any files you have uploaded to myCareer, such as cover letters, resumes, and application packages. When viewing your documents, myCareer gives you the option to toggle between Bissett Student Success Centre Documents and Management Career Services Documents at the top of the box. Note: It is important to remember that myCareer is not intended as a long-term file storage solution. Be sure to save copies of all your application documents to your own personal computer drive or web-based file storage account.

Interviews

This area will detail interviews you have been selected for that are unscheduled, and interviews that have been booked, with respect to current or past applications. The default setting is “Today / Upcoming” but this can easily be changed by selecting another option from the drop-down list.

When employers want to use myCareer as a resource to schedule interviews with prospective Co-op students, you will be notified by email to log in to the myCareer site and confirm a timeslot for your upcoming interview.

Appointments

During a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment, an MCS Career and Recruitment Specialist will provide industry-specific expert advice to meet your individual needs. We provide appointments for:

  • Work term sequence and eligibility
  • Your job search and networking strategy (including working abroad)
  • Interview preparation and practice
  • Resume review and revision
  • Co-op work permit for international students who wish to work in Canada

Under the Appointments tab, students can view any upcoming or past appointments that have already been booked or cancelled.

Event Registration

If you have registered for one of our upcoming events, (such as a workshop, information session or recruiting event) the time and place of the event will be listed in this section. To retrieve a detailed description (date, time, location) of the event you have registered for, or to cancel your registration, simply click on the blue “View” button to the left of the event and open the event details in the current or a new window.

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For more myCareer tips, consult our other Student User Guide tutorials.

View and Sort Job Postings in myCareer

Students can only see Management Career Services Co-op and Internship job postings once they have been released to do so (typically during the academic term before a work term is set to occur). To be released, co-op students must meet the following requirements:

  • Have completed all mandatory components of Co-op Orientation and e-signed the Co-op Education Program Agreement within Brightspace.
  • Have gained MCS approval of their resume and cover letter.
  • Have obtained the total required credits, including the required core credits.
  • Have registered for the upcoming work term
  • International students: Have applied for and received a Co-op work permit valid for the full length of the work term

Students are only permitted to see MCS job postings applicable to their specific work term. You can search all other job postings (including summer, full-time, part-time, volunteer, recent grad, etc.) in the Career Services section of myCareer.

Please be aware that once you have submitted a work term record for MCS approval, you will be marked as “not available – employed” for your other job applications and access to myCareer co-op/internship job postings will be suspended for the hiring period.

To view and sort job postings, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to myCareer: https://mycareer.dal.ca/login/student.htm
  1. Click the Blue Circle Icon in the bottom right corner select Search Postings. Then select either the “Full/Part Time Volunteer” or “Co-op/Internship- Faculty of Management” in the box that appears. Students looking for Co-op, Internship or Corporate Residency positions, must click on “Co-op/Internship- Faculty of Management” option. You will then have a few different options for how you can view active job postings:

A. Use the various Quick Search Links on the main Job Postings screen to browse jobs by useful categories such as:

    • Featured Postings
    • For My Program
    • Applied To
    • Shortlist
    • Viewed
    • New Postings Since Last Login
    • Postings Added in the Last 2 Days
    • Application Deadline Today
    • Application Deadlines in the Next 10 Days

B. Click the blue View Available Postings button at the top of the screen to search all job postings available for your program

C. Click the blue New Search button at the top of the screen to conduct an advanced search using any of the following criteria:

    • Date Live
    • App Deadline
    • Featured Posting
    • Organization
    • Term Posted
    • Job Title
    • Job Location

Your search criteria will generate a list of jobs based on your selections. You then have the option to click Save My Search Results which will save you time when conducting a similar search in the future. Enter the name you wish to assign to the search in the “Save this search as” box. If you wish to be notified by email when new job postings (in accordance with your search criteria) are added to myCareer, click on the designated checkbox. Only one email is sent per day containing any new job postings.

  1. Now that you have conducted your search, you can click on a job title to view the full posting, click the Shortlist button to keep track of the jobs you are interested in or click Apply to immediately begin the application process!

When looking at the Co-op or Internship job postings in myCareer, there are several ways you can organize the listings according to your preferences.  Job postings can be sorted in the following ways:

  • Numerically, by their Job ID.
  • Alphabetically by Job Title
  • Alphabetically by Organization Title
  • Alphabetically by Position Type
  • Alphabetically by Location
  • By date according to the Application Deadline
  • By the company Division
  • By the Internal Status

Experiment with these settings and see how you prefer to view your job postings.

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For more myCareer tips, consult our other Student User Guide tutorials.

How to log in to your myCareer employer account

  1. Visit the myCareer employer login page: https://mycareer.dal.ca/employer.htm
  2. Enter your email address and password
  3. Click on Login to access your account and begin using myCareer.

If you do not have a myCareer account, see:  How to register for a myCareer employer account.

If you have forgotten your password, see: How to reset your myCareer account password.

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For other myCareer tutorials, consult our Employer User Guide.

Could a Rotational or Development Program be the right post-grad job for you?

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Rotational Programs for GradsIf you are graduating (or have already graduated) and have not heard about rotational or leadership development programs before, read on!  They may be the perfect solution for establishing yourself as a professional while enhancing your exposure to a given company and enhancing your growth potential within it. So what are they exactly?

Rotational programs provide new graduates with the opportunity to explore the various functions of an organization. By the time you have completed the program, you should have a well-rounded understanding of how the organization operates and how different departments interact.

Development programs offer a slightly different experience but are also a powerful step to launch a career. The programs are designed to accelerate career growth, personal development, and early roles of responsibility.

Here are some examples of employers that offer programs like these:

Other examples include:

How to apply

Most graduate rotational and leadership development programs conduct their application and hiring process in September, some start even earlier. If you are interested in learning more or want to apply, visit the site links provided above and look for relevant job postings on myCareer under the Career Services section of the site. You may also have the opportunity to connect directly with recruiters for these companies on campus before you graduate, as some may be hosting information sessions or participating in career fairs. Check the myCareer event calendar to see the full event list and register to attend.

Student Spotlight: Samantha Kelemen

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Samantha KelemenSamantha Kelemen is a 3rd year Bachelor of Commerce Finance major who worked for the retail supplier Agrium during the summer after her 1st year at Dal.  During her time at Agrium she managed to make strong connections with her managers that she has maintained to this day. After doing her first two co-op work terms with CIBC and Scotiabank, respectively, Samantha reached out to her former manager at Agrium to do an informational interview as part of her Work Term Report. Samantha said she was interested in conducting an informational interview with her colleague from Agrium because she wanted to see what careers were out there besides the ones she was exposed to through with her two co-ops.

At the end of her informational interview, Samantha mentioned she had an interest in consulting. She was then referred to speak with a partner in the Boston Consulting Group’s Calgary office by a senior manager at Agrium who had previously worked for the organization. Samantha applied for a co-op position with BCG and was successful in reaching the Skype interview phase of the application process. While she did not end up being offered the position with BCG, Samantha describes the interview process as extremely valuable.

“I had read a lot of case study prep books, but nothing is like the real thing,” Samantha said.

Samantha’s interview lasted two hours and contained two case studies where her responses were meticulously examined. She was very grateful for the feedback and interview experience that BCG provided.

“I got to speak with both partners and HR at the Boston Consulting Group. This opened a lot of doors for me and helped me learn a lot about a potential career in consulting”.

When asked if she would recommend informational interviews to other students, Samantha was quick to say yes. She feels that informational interviews are the best way to learn about a company and about the careers that exist within a company. Samantha went on the say that, “at first, informational interviews can be intimidating but people love talking about their jobs, letting you know what they do and helping you with your career decisions”.

 

Alumni Spotlight: Alexandra Thompson & Brian Macinnes

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Wardrobe ApparelAlexandra Thompson and Brian Macinnes are currently acting as Operations Director and Creative Director (respectively) at Wardrobe Apparel in London, England; however, their success story started at Dalhousie where they both graduated from the Bachelor of Commerce program before taking their talents abroad. The idea to start a clothing company occurred to both of them while in London. Alexandra writes:

“A life changing conversation took place on the rooftop at Harvey Nichols in London on my way back to Canada. We clicked creatively and Brian soon joined me as a founding partner and our Creative Director.”

“I currently run the business full time, so having a partner like Brian helps us continue to focus on big picture items while being able to run the day to day. I have to be a jack-of-all-trades, but Brian can focus on items that can’t happen on the day-to-day schedule.”

As Wardrobe Apparel prepares to launch in Vancouver, Alexandra credits their early success to experiences they both had during their undergrad at Dalhousie:

“We both credit Dalhousie Commerce for putting us together in the first place. The skills we gained working with our classmates have made us better partners. Coming from the same Commerce program we have a similar skill set in terms of how we work together and we understand concepts that came from our shared professors, not a text book.”

In regards to becoming successful in whatever you’re career interests are, Alexandra has some valuable advice:

“Networking, you must learn this skill and hone it. Go to every event you can; charity, black tie, industry specific. Meet people, be genuine and it will amaze you who you meet and how they will be a part of your journey. Also, have confidence in yourself. Believing in your story and having confidence makes people want to be a part of your journey. No one wants to work with anyone that lacks confidence or conviction.”

For more information on Wardrobe Apparel, visit their website.

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