11 resources to help high school students create a strong resume
Almost every job application starts with the same thing: a resume. This is a candidate’s ticket to persuading an employer that they’re the right person for that job. For high...
Using art in career exploration: 6 resources to check out
While it might not be the case that we all possess a talent for art, we are all capable of benefitting from it. Art enables us to understand and explore...
Resources to support the career development of transgender people
While strides have been made toward inclusion and away from transphobia, transgender people still face discrimination in the workplace. In an article published in 2016, Human Resources Director Canada reported...
Resources to support the career development of people with Down syndrome
In Canada, about one in every 750 live births is to a baby with Down syndrome, one of the most common congenital anomalies in the world. It occurs when someone...
Websites to help students find scholarships in Canada
It’s well known that a post-secondary education can be expensive; consider the cost, for example, of tuition, textbooks, and transportation or living on campus. It’s also well known that a...
13 resources to understand and use motivational interviewing in careers work
Change is rarely easy, and careers are full of change. Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based method of communication that can help individuals not only feel open to change, but feel...
12 resources to support learning on trauma and career development
According to the Canadian Psychological Association, it is estimated that 76% of Canadians identify as having experienced a traumatic event, and about 8% of them develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....
Resources to help jobseekers craft a compelling cover letter
Summarizing your professional achievements in the form of a resume is one thing – describing them in a cover letter is a whole other. A strong cover letter catches a...
Tools and resources for career professionals who support clients with vision loss
According to the CNIB Foundation, more than half a million Canadians live with some form of sight loss. Of those who are old enough to work, only one-third are employed...
Career development resources to support Black students and jobseekers in Canada
Racism has resulted in centuries of oppression, and in 2020 the injustice pierced mainstream media in a way that sparked a new level of awareness. The #BlackLivesMatter movement and numerous...