Cultivating a positive work culture in the midst of change
Nurturing team relationships remained a top priority as the University of Alberta Career Centre navigated a rapidly changing work context during lockdown...
Ditch the resume to find job candidates with passion
We cannot solely rely on resumes to qualify potential employees. I would argue that even if a candidate's past experience or education does not align with the position, you may...
Career and mental health: Addressing the false dichotomy
Mental health and access to meaningful employment are inextricably linked. In fact, career counselling and development are mental health interventions. Our sense of identity, meaning, purpose, and livelihood, are directly...
Virtual events for career professionals in December 2020 and January 2021
Webinars, virtual conferences and online career fairs to close out 2020 and kick off 2021. Topics include social mobility and career guidance, career development for public good and mental health....
CareerWise Weekly: Workforce recovery | Career guidance trends | Portfolio careers – Nov. 24, 2020
How supporting skills and recovery can fuel a resilient recovery, Canadian women continue to exit the labour force, 50+ good questions to ask in an interview as an interviewee, LinkedIn...
5 reports that caught our eye the week of Nov. 22, 2020
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are five reports that we found interesting this week: International Trends and Innovation in Career...
Social justice and the birth of career development
Concerns around immigration and newcomers. Failure of the school system to prepare workers. Employers losing money due to high staff turnover. Women seeking equal opportunities within the workplace. The issues...
Prior learning: Unlocking a little-known superpower
With the support of career professionals, students may be able to leverage prior learning to reduce the time and cost for higher education....
Hospitality workers in transition have exciting career story to share
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce recently announced that over 60% of the country's food services businesses may fail by year end. Behind each of those businesses are tens or hundreds...
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...