How my old acting ambitions helped me change careers in my 50s
It's in their 50s that some people start to think about early retirement, but for me, it was when I decided to start a new career....
January Is the Top Hiring Month of the Year. Are You Ready to Recruit?
As every savvy job hunter and recruiter knows, January is one of the best times of the year for hiring. Mighty Recruiter broke down hiring trends and found that while...
Busting the great Canadian career myth
How many of us have believed at some point in our past that there was a magical line to follow that would lead us exactly where we were meant to...
Small Changes You Can Make In 2019 That Will Help Further Your Career
It’s common knowledge that one of the reasons most resolutions die a pitiful death the second week in January is that we usually fall into the trap of setting goals...
4 calls for proposals open for submissions this winter
Have you ever attended a conference session and thought, “I could do that”? If you’ve got knowledge to share, consider submitting a call for proposals or papers for a conference...
Is your professional website working for you?
According to Google Trends, global searches for the keyword “Career Counseling Near Me” have risen 120% over the past 12 months. During the same period, the following keywords have also...
How one career professional made the switch to private practice
I wanted to shift my work to a place where I had the flexibility to choose what I do and how I do it. Working for myself, I have the...
The disconnect between career counsellors and recruiters
There seems to be a real disconnect between what some career counsellors and recruitment gurus are advising jobseekers to do, and what is likely to land someone a job....
Inspired by “Insider Secrets from CareerPros” – 15 Additional Resources
Each discussion presented in Insider Secrets from CareerPros piqued my curiosity and so I wanted to explore the ideas a little further. The result is that I uncovered some interesting resources related...
6 websites you can share with your newcomer clients
Newcomer Canadians are a diverse group with a wide range in work experience. However, even clients with extensive prior work experience may need assistance navigating the Canadian employment landscape. These...