How Nova Scotia Works Career Coaching Supports Your Job Search

Looking for work can feel overwhelming, especially if you are entering the workforce, returning after time away, or considering a career change. Nova Scotia Works helps job seekers access employment and career services that are designed to meet their individual needs and support their employment goals.

Career coaching is part of that support. Through Nova Scotia Works, job seekers can access services such as career advice, career counselling, job search assistance, and case management to help them prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment.

Support for your goals

Every job seeker brings different strengths, experience, and challenges to the job search process. Nova Scotia Works services are designed to be flexible and client focused, with support that helps people understand their options, identify next steps, and move toward meaningful and long-term employment.

Career Practitioners may help job seekers identify their strengths, explore career and employment options, and build a plan that reflects their goals. For job seekers receiving case management, that may include developing a Return to Work Action Plan to address barriers to employment and support progress toward employment goals.

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Practical job search help

Job searching is not only about finding openings. It is also about being prepared to present your experience, communicate your strengths, and respond to employer expectations. Nova Scotia Works supports job seekers with practical services that can strengthen each stage of the job search.

This may include help with resumes and cover letters, interview preparation, job matching, and access to the Nova Scotia Works digital channel and job board. Career Practitioners also support job seekers in conducting a thorough job search and connecting with services, programs, and resources that may improve their employment readiness.

Skills and career development

For some job seekers, finding work also means building new skills or addressing barriers that affect employment. Nova Scotia Works services can help identify those needs and connect job seekers to appropriate programs, supports, and interventions.

This can include help exploring training options, short-term employment preparation, and other services that support labour market attachment. The overall goal is to help job seekers prepare for, obtain, and keep employment that aligns with their strengths, needs, and career goals.

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Accessing Nova Scotia Works services

Nova Scotia Works provides employment and career services for job seekers who need information, support, and assistance to meet occupational, learning, and work search needs. Services are delivered in person and virtually through service locations across the province and through Nova Scotia Works Online.

If you are ready to take the next step in your job search, Nova Scotia Works services can help you access career coaching, job search support, and other employment services tailored to your needs.

To get started, you can register with us at novascotiaworks.ca by creating an account. During the registration process, please indicate that you would like one-on-one support and complete the online intake form. Once your information is submitted, a member of our team will reach out to you to schedule an appointment.