Lindsay Purchase, Author at CareerWise

Job fairs taking place across Canada in January 2019

New year, new job opportunities! Jobseekers can meet with employers and recruiters at job fairs taking place across Canada this January. Toronto Employment Expo (Employment Expo) Jan. 25, 2019 Toronto,...

10 Ways to Use Social Media to Manage Your Career

Social media is about word of mouth marketing, developing relationships and connecting with people. Use these 10 strategies to help you leverage the power of social media to expand your...

10 programs and tools for professionals with interest in mentorship

Mentoring can be an enriching opportunity for both the mentor and the mentee. The mentee may be able to tap into new knowledge and networks, while the mentor also has...

4 icebreakers to try at your next workshop

It can be tempting to dive right into business when you're eager to share your knowledge at a workshop, but a quick icebreaker is likely to make participants more comfortable...

10 associations Ontario career professionals should consider joining

Ontario offers a wealth of opportunities for professionals working in career development to connect with other people in their field. Whether your focus is on Indigenous career counselling, co-operative education...

7 career development blogs you should be reading

In CareerWise’s mission to bring you the best of the web, we’ve uncovered some great blogs written by professionals working in career development. Wondering about counselling strategies, career theory, ethics...

8 associations for HR, workplace and learning professionals in Canada

Human resources professionals play an integral role in the career development of a company's employees and prospective hires, from managing recruiting to facilitating professional development opportunities. These associations aim to...

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8 national associations for education and career-related learning professionals

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These associations offer resources, professional development and networking opportunities for people working in education and career-related learning, from those advocating for adult learners to work-integrated learning proponents. They are open...

Working with newcomer clients? Check out these 6 webinars

Immigrants and refugees can face unique barriers compared to other jobseekers when entering the Canadian workforce. Language skills, lack of familiarity with the Canadian job market, trauma and discrimination are...

5 upcoming conferences you won’t want to miss

No one knows the value of career development better than career development practitioners. Network with other professionals in your field, pick up strategies and tools, discover opportunities and more at...

Providing career support with hope and honesty in a tough job market

Spring 2025 conferences for career professionals

An unforgettable experience: 3 standout sessions from my first Cannexus

Partnering with caregiving teams for return-to-work success

Resources to support rural and remote clients

Resources to support women’s leadership and careers

Partnering with caregiving teams for return-to-work success

Breaking down the ‘Canadian experience’ barrier for newcomers

Empowering Non-Status Indigenous Peoples: Career practitioners as allies

Grace and grit: Living and working while bipolar

How the Employability Capital Growth model supports student success

Resources to navigate Canada’s new international student policies

For struggling youth, mentorship paves the way to a brighter future

To cultivate young leaders, exploitative unpaid internships must stop

Equipping Gen Z for rewarding careers in an evolving workplace

An unforgettable experience: 3 standout sessions from my first Cannexus

Harnessing labour market information for a changing workforce

Preparing Canadians for learning, work and life with Skills for Success

Curiosity, constellations and community: The power of storytelling at Cannexus

‘An incredible time’: Snapshots and takeaways from Cannexus25

Navigating careers in a digital economy: What young Canadians need to succeed

3 reports that caught our attention the week of March 2, 2025

Harnessing labour market information for a changing workforce

3 reports that caught our attention the week of Feb. 23, 2025

3 reports that caught our attention the week of Feb. 2, 2025