Career Planning Resources

Job Search Resources

Christine Frigault is the Coordinator of Student Services at the Career Planning Centre, MSVU. She has put together videos that highlight important points to be considered when developing a resume and going to an interview.

Christine can be reached at msvu.ca or 902-457-6114.

Winning Resumes

Christine Frigault discusses important points to consider when developing a resume. Highlights include what to include on your resume, suggested phrasing, resume formats, and the pros and cons of each.

Interview Preparation

In this video, Christine Frigault addresses the following topics: goals of an interview; first impressions; behavioural questions; questions to ask the interviewer; and interview follow-up.

Interview Attire

First impressions are important and often influenced by the clothing and jewelry you wear and your non-verbal communication. The videos below highlight the importance of non-verbal communication and provide suggestions of what to wear and what not to wear to a job interview. 

Dress to Impress - Female                                           What Not to Wear to a Job 
                                                                                            Interview - Female

Dress to Impress - Male                                               What Not to Wear to a Job
                                                                                            Interview - Male

Networking Your Way to Success

In this video, Christine Frigault, Coordinator of Student Services at the Career Planning Centre, MSVU and Erin Mullaly, Talent Acquisition Manager for Enterprise Holdings host an interactive session discussing networking and how to use it effectively. Questions addressed include "Why is networking effective?", "How does networking set you apart from other applicants?", and "What are some tips to networking?". Topics such as "first impressions", "non-verbal communication", "closing a conversation" and "follow-up" are also discussed.