How to make your work feel more meaningful
A deeper dive into one's personal skills and interests might be required to discover a more meaningful pathway....
5 minutes to calm: Mindfulness for career professionals
I click “End Meeting” on my online session and watch as my client’s face disappears from the screen. Leaning back into my chair, I exhale the breath I was holding...
Why every jobseeker needs a networking letter (and how to write one)
If the people you reach out to don't know what, exactly, to look out for or how they best support you, they may say they'll help (and genuinely mean it), but...
The new rules for cover letters in 2023
The new cover letter is a lot shorter, and should also be sweeter, meaning that it has to show more personality....
Setting career goals when you feel overwhelmed
Having a growth mindset allows you to become more comfortable with uncertainty and more willing to entertain the idea of longer-term goals....
5 steps for consultants to build a personal brand on social media
As a consultant working in the career development field, in addition to professional knowledge and skills, you may need the skill to build a personal brand on social networks. There...
4 common issues you may have at work and 4 books that could help
A career coach's book recommendations for different career challenges, from feeling bored at work to adjusting to a new gig....
I had begun to doubt the advice to ‘find one’s purpose.’ A new idea shifted my outlook
“If only I could find my purpose, everything else would fall into place!” How often have you heard this (or thought about it yourself)? It’s a common theme encountered by...
October 2022 webinars for career professionals
The following webinars, taking place in October and hosted by a variety of organizations, will examine topics including motivation, inclusive communication and career assessments. Green Guidance (CDAA) Oct. 5 In...
Resources to learn about decolonizing job search and hiring
Photo caption: A crosswalk is painted orange with white feathers for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Indigenous children who died in Canada's residential schools. (iStock) In 2021,...