Career development as a social justice imperative
These questions for career professionals call for intentional action to address anti-Black racism....
Webinars for career professionals in February 2021
These webinars, taking place in February, cover a range of topics including mindfulness, unconscious bias, job development and motivational interviewing. Resumes & Profiles for the COVID Era: Gaps, Gigs &...
CareerWise Weekly: Jobs in demand | Upskilling | Strengths audit – Jan. 19, 2021
Canada’s top jobs with the fastest-growing demand in 2021, Signs of stabilization in career services, but challenges persist: Pulse Survey, 6 key questions on upskilling, New work permit being offered...
Promoting hope, adaptability and connectivity during the pandemic
This article was selected as the winning entry for the BCCDA’s Canada Career Month essay writing competition in November 2020 on the topic of “The Importance of Career Development in...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of Jan. 17, 2021
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three reports that we found interesting this week: Leadership and Careers Provision (FETL) This...
2 books to help cultivate career hope in an uncertain world
“No individual may have it within his or her power to overcome or expunge the malaises or misfortunes of society. But everyone has something important to contribute to the whole,...
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...
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...
CareerWise Weekly: Open hiring | Client goals | Resume trends – Jan. 12, 2021
Why Canada needs an information tool linking training, skills and jobs, Imagine a hiring process without resumes, Supporting clients in achieving their goals, A tale of two students: How the...
4 reports that caught our eye the week of Jan. 10, 2021
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are four reports that we found interesting this week: Labour Force Survey, December 2020 (Statistics...