STEM and career planning: A necessary partnership
When we look at the world today, it is clear that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) has a huge impact on our day-to-day lives. There is no better example...
How anxiety affects interview performance
Job interviews can rattle even the most seasoned job candidates. This isn’t surprising given that the stakes are high. It’s common for applicants to be anxious about their qualifications, about...
Exploring the creation of a Canadian ‘soft’ skills framework
A person’s success in the workplace is driven by far more than their knowledge and technical competency. Skills often described as ‘soft,’ such as attitude, accountability or resilience are broadly...
Context and Practices of University Student Services for International Students’ Workforce Integration
As universities recruit greater numbers of international students and governments seek to retain them as skilled workers, researchers have started to again investigate their integration experiences. A gap in the...
New CERIC literature search focuses on youth employment
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It is one of those questions that has been asked countless times since we were little. In today’s rapidly changing...
CERIC launches Retain and Gain Playbook to grow careers in Canada’s non-profit sector
CERIC has published a new edition of its popular Retain and Gain Playbook that addresses the challenges faced by charities and non-profits in attracting, retaining and engaging staff. The bilingual publication enhances...
Senior entrepreneurs in Canada need greater access to funding, supports
Nearly four in 10 older entrepreneurs face gaps in the support they need to launch or develop their businesses, according to a new CERIC-funded study on The Status of Senior Entrepreneurship...
New CERIC literature search examines challenges and promises in the digital economy
Digital technologies are transforming the way we live and work. The potential of our emerging digital economy presents a lot of opportunities as well as challenges. CERIC’s latest literature search Digital...
What the gig economy means for career development: new CERIC literature search
The transformation to a gig economy is well underway with an increasing number of short-term positions and self-employed individuals. Are we prepared for a future of freelance work? CERIC’s latest...
New CERIC literature search explores refugee career development
Career development is important for newcomers and refugees in integrating into a new society and achieving economic well-being. However, making a successful transition is a challenging process. CERIC new literature...