Journalling: A strategy to better navigate career transitions
Clients can respond to writing prompts, write unsent letters and make lists as a way to process emotions and explore their options....
Reverse mentorship, burnout and more: 6 recent TED Talks on work
Grab a coffee and cozy up with these quick, informative videos covering topics such as what it takes to create an inclusive workplace, coming out at work and bringing the...
Navigating memory challenges in the workplace
Getting diagnosed with epilepsy on the third day you’re alive could almost certainly qualify as a dubious achievement in anyone’s books, but Ben seems to accept this with a kind...
CareerWise Weekly: ‘Follow your blisters’ | LinkedIn tips | Decent work – Dec. 1, 2020
What you should follow instead of your passion, Share your story: CERIC launches final Recovery Pulse Survey of 2021, Coaching techniques when you meet a fork in the road in...
4 reports that caught our eye the week of Nov. 29, 2020
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are four reports that we found interesting this week: Canada – A learning nation: A...
Jim Stanford: ‘Our lives depend so much on … underpaid, undervalued work’
As a result of COVID-19, both the quantity and quality of work in Canada have been severely disrupted. In the long run, to get the most out of our workforce,...
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....