I took five popular career assessments and here’s what I learned
In turning the assessment lens on herself – trying out new tools as well as revisiting past results – this career counsellor learned more about her own career journey, the...
CERIC’S new literature search focuses on climate change and career development
“Green” has been a buzzword in recent years. But what does environmental sustainability mean to career professionals and their clients amid a changing climate? CERIC’s literature search, Climate Change and Career...
Case Study: Wearing many hats to help a young client find his path
High school students are on a journey to develop self-awareness and self-knowledge, eager to narrow down choices and make informed decisions. I view my role as their coach, guide, cheerleader,...
Groundwork for growth: CERIC’s 2018 Annual Report
CERIC's 2018 Annual Report highlights the many ways that CERIC has been advancing career development in Canada in order to enhance the economic and social well-being of Canadians. Some of...
Super Saver registration open for CERIC’s Cannexus20 National Career Development Conference
Registration for Cannexus20 is now open, which is expected to bring together 1,200 participants from Canada and abroad to the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, January 27-29, 2020. Cannexus is designed to...
The role of assessment in guided career intervention
What is the purpose of career assessment? How can career practitioners select the appropriate tools and effectively interpret client results? This article answers these questions, and more....
The power of play
Brock University’s integration of gamification and assessment has helped students discover new insights about themselves....
Principles in Action: Change is inevitable in career development. Fear of it shouldn’t be
When clients are struggling with transition, whether it be job loss or having to move into a new sector, I respond to them with empathy. I tell them that I...
Free July webinar series with authors of Career Theories and Models at Work
CERIC is offering a free webinar series starting Tuesday, July 9 to further explore the career theories and models compiled in its new book, Career Theories and Models at Work:...
Finding the pieces, focusing on the patterns and finishing the puzzle
A variety of formal and informal tools along with custom/in-house procedures are used to support assessment processes. Regardless of the tool being used or what is being assessed, at some...