Resources on career development and social justice (Part 2)
This article is being published on the heels of Orange Shirt Day, which acknowledges the experience of Indigenous people who were forced to attend residential schools in Canada and aims...
October 2020 webinars for career professionals
These webinars, taking place in October, cover a range of topics including career theories, self-employment for people with disabilities and technology in career services. Interested in other online learning opportunities?...
A social media audit can help jobseekers shine online
This article was originally published on CharityVillage and has been shared with permission. An employer looking up a potential hire online is nothing new. One of my university professors taught...
Sustaining engagement in the midst of a pandemic
A little bit of change is generally a good thing – as is a little bit of stress. However, prolonged stress – stress with no end in sight – can...
Virtual conferences for career professionals in fall 2020
This year's fall conferences are going virtual, helping to keep professional development and networking accessible during COVID-19. Check out these learning opportunities that you can attend without getting on a...
Stop – breathe – feel – be: Self-care for career professionals
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like they are sometimes spinning out of control? Sure, we keep up a good front, but inside we sift through our...
How to use the ‘weakness question’ to show growth and make connections
The question feared by most interviewees is the weakness question. They are afraid of being asked “What is your greatest weakness?” because they don’t know what to say or what...
Webinars for career professionals in September 2020
These webinars, taking place in September, covering a range of topics including motivational interviewing, self-care and career launch in a pandemic. Related to professional development, you may also be interested...
Integrating ‘career rewirement’ strategies into your practice
Several years ago, I had resigned from my full-time job, recognizing that it was time to move in a new direction. I immersed myself in a variety of career assessments,...
Act up: Nudging career practitioners toward ‘good trouble’
“You must find a way to get in the way, and get into good trouble, necessary trouble” – Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis (1940 - 2020) The time...