What HR professionals say are the biggest job interview red flags
Since there have been changes in hiring in recent years, I always try to stay up to date on what jobseekers need to know to put their best selves forward....
4 calls for presenters for career development conferences due this fall
Looking to brush up on your presentation skills, share your knowledge or connect with peers in your field? Here are several upcoming calls for presenters for 2024 conferences, with applications...
A better way to use assessments in hiring
Personality assessments are everywhere. They measure everything from strengths and motivation to teamwork and emotional intelligence. With the wide variety and vast differences between assessments, there is no consensus on...
Before quiet quitting, there was the Pivotal Career Moment
You’ve probably heard the term quiet quitting, a term coined by Career Coach Bryan Creely that spread rapidly online in early 2022. Quiet quitting was popularized during the peak of...
Fall 2023 conferences for career and workforce professionals
It will be a busy conference season this fall, with many events across the country, virtually and internationally. Check out the details below for conferences taking place in September, October...
Asking ‘how’ instead of ‘what’ – and why getting that right for your clients is everything
Most teaching, training and client support focuses on the “what” of it all: What’s the content? What’s the curriculum? And what is this person missing? If we truly want to...
Webinars for career professionals in September 2023
The following webinars, taking place in September and hosted by a variety of organizations, cover topics such as career decision-making, Indigenous worldviews, adult career guidance, job retention and more. Dealing...
Empowering refugee families to thrive in Canada
The story of my friend, who arrived in Canada as a refugee, is not unique. Like any refugee family, their journey has been marked by challenges, resilience and emotional turmoil....
Tools and resources for career exploration with elementary students
With the right supports, career exploration can begin at any age. From videos to workbooks to journalling exercises, these resources can help school counsellors, educators, parents and other caring adults...
Fall 2023 courses for career professionals
Want to brush up on your skills this fall? Dive into professional development with the courses listed below, covering topics such as supported employment, interview coaching, ethics and cybercounselling. Did...