Case Study: Helping a client conquer doubts and determine next steps after post-secondary
Career counsellor Connie Covey guides an overwhelmed liberal arts graduate through identifying her transferable skills, interests and potential pathways....
How Kingston, Ontario is using diversity and inclusion to tackle labour shortages
Kingston is a beautiful city located on the shores of Lake Ontario. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, Kingston boasts a welcoming community, strong academic institutions and a vibrant labour market. In 2017,...
Preventing career regret among university students
I studied chemical and biological engineering in my undergraduate. Although it is an exciting field with a lot of career opportunities for many, it was definitely not a good fit...
4 reports that caught our eye the week of Nov. 10, 2019
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are four reports that we found interesting this week: Labour Force Survey, October 2019...
Reflecting on the past, preparing for the future: CERIC’s Survey of Career Professionals
As work changes, what are the biggest concerns students and jobseekers have about their careers? How can career professionals ensure they are adequately prepared to help people navigate new challenges...
Helping military families navigate challenges in career development
Leaving the city of Toronto 25 years ago to raise my family with my partner was less of our own decision and more of a financial must. To this day,...
What climate change will mean for jobs in food and agriculture in Canada
The effects of climate change on food and agricultural jobs should be considered within the context of the already deteriorating labour market. Canadian rural communities are on the decline, and...
Supporting newcomers to make informed educational and professional choices
Finding sustainable employment is one of the greatest challenges many immigrants and refugees face when establishing their life in a new country. Even credentialed professionals can struggle due to lack...
4 reports that caught our eye the week of Nov. 3, 2019
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are four reports that we found interesting this week: A Profile of Youth Not...
Bridging the academia-industry gap to boost graduate employability
The changing perception of higher education institutions, from being hubs of intellectualism to centres of human capital development, has led to an increased emphasis on setting graduate employability as a strategic goal of higher education. However, graduate...