CAREERS & EXPERIENCE
Advice & Support
Choosing a career direction, considering self-employment, making a decision about graduate school or a professional program—if you have questions about important milestones on your career path, our advisors can point you in the right direction.
Choose a topic—or two or three or more—from the list below. Then make an appointment to meet with an advisor. We serve all current MacEwan students and alumni (graduates from a degree, diploma or certificate program or who have completed 30 credits within a transfer program at MacEwan). Note that alumni can have up to ten appointments.
If you are unsure about your career path, let us guide you through the planning process and help you identify next steps. If you already know where you want to go, we can help you reach your goal.
Plan on meeting for about 50 minutes.
If you are interested in finding out which careers you are most suited to, you can take a career assessment. Contact us to request an assessment.
An effective job search involves more than looking at job postings. At this one-on-one meeting, we will ask you about your current job search techniques and identify areas for improvement.
Bring your resumé and, if you’d like, a cover letter to this appointment.
Plan on meeting for about 50 minutes.
LinkedIn is an increasingly popular and effective job search and career recruitment tool. At this meeting, we will provide feedback on your LinkedIn profile.
We will look at your current LinkedIn profile online or you can bring a PDF version.
Plan on meeting for about 50 minutes.
One-on-one appointments can be scheduled for resumé reviews. You can meet with an advisor to discuss your resumé with either a paper copy in hand or have your digital copy ready.
Meetings take about 50 minutes and include a detailed review of the content, structure and format of your resumé and cover letter. If you are responding to a specific job ad, bring it with you so we can help you tailor your response.
You don’t need to wait until you have an interview lined up to start preparing. We encourage you to book an interview preparation appointment even before you start applying for jobs. At the meeting, we will review the types of questions interviewees typically face, and teach you strategies to answer them well. We will also talk about types of interviews, interview preparation, following up with a prospective employer after the interview and more!
Plan on meeting for about 50 minutes.
Come prepared to practice. We will set up a mock interview, where you can roleplay the part of an interviewee and we will be the interviewer. We will provide feedback on the content of your answers, body language, posture, nervous habits you might not be aware of and more! As well, we will provide tips for answering questions effectively.
Ideally, you will have some understanding of how to answer behavioral and situational interview questions and the STARS response before participating in a mock interview. You may want to book an interview preparation appointment first to learn this strategy.
Plan on meeting for about 50 minutes.
If you’re considering self-employment, our advisors can guide you along that path. This appointment is designed to offer clarity on whether the world of freelancing aligns with your aspirations. We’ll delve into the core concepts of freelancing, discussing its nuances, work environments and the essential attributes that successful freelancers possess. Upon reflection, you will be able to outline actionable steps to explore freelancing as a potential career or side venture.
If you are interested in obtaining a master's degree or PhD, or if you want to attend a professional program such as law or dentistry, an advisor can answer your questions and guide you through the application process. Attend the Graduate School Fair where you can meet graduate program advisors from a number of universities.
Join us throughout the school year for a series of career fairs and the Graduate School Fair. These events provide an excellent opportunity to connect with potential employers, discover volunteer opportunities and engage with representatives from graduate and professional schools. For additional information about these events, visit our events page and stay updated through our social media channels.
Meet with us to talk about career-related topics, such as job search and interview skills. Meet in person or virtually.
Join us at career fairs and other events that focus on careers and professional development. Details can be found on MacEwanLife.
During the fall and winter semesters, visit our drop-in sessions for resumé, cover letter and LinkedIn profile reviews. Drop-in hours vary each semester.