4 tools for beginner video creators
Whether you’re an independent practitioner, working in academia, the non-profit or the public sector, video creation can take repetitive tasks out of your schedule and leave you more time for...
3 things to do now to get the most out of virtual Cannexus21
I didn’t attend Cannexus20. I was living in Victoria, BC at the time, anticipating a posting to Ottawa that summer, so I figured “I’ll just go next year.” If only...
How to prepare for the post-pandemic world of careers work
The best piece of advice I got early in my career came at a time when I was confident I could help every jobseeker. My friend (and boss at the...
Celebrating your career – a holiday gift for you and your clients
Whether or not you or your clients celebrate Christmas, there are a few lessons we can take from this holiday to help clients establish a strong foundation for their career...
Canada Career Month: Advocating for career development helps Canadians thrive
When we come together to champion and advocate for our profession, we raise the profile of career development professionals while simultaneously increasing the perceived value of the work we do...
10 strategies to future-proof yourself as a career professional
Career professionals are career advocates. We believe in the power of career development. We educate clients about what’s happening in the labour market. But what about our own professional development?...
Three people your student should meet before graduating high school
This year, one of my children is entering high school. Between now and graduation, she will be busy researching, studying and shaping her path for the future. As a parent,...
5 ways to tackle social media for your career practice
Using social media to promote career services doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You can use what you already know and apply it to social media. Frank Parsons, considered the father...
Career professionals need to learn about the future of work to stay relevant
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Skills for Jobs report published late last year, there has been a shift in the global labour market. The change...
6 tips to get the most out of the Cannexus20 conference
Each year I attend the Cannexus conference, I am blown away by the people, the presentations and the shared learning. Cannexus is the national bilingual conference put on by CERIC...