How to rise up and lead on LinkedIn
You know the professionals who show up online, have a story to share, deliver a worthy message and can get people’s attention. They stand tall even though we can’t see...
The importance of self-motivation in career development
Self-motivation is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as the “initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity without another’s prodding or supervision.” This means that it is all about someone...
Upcoming webinars for career professionals and their clients
Looking for some new strategies, tips or learnings to apply with your clients/students this fall? These webinars, taking place this September and October, offer many opportunities to boost your knowledge....
Conference calls for proposals due in September and October 2019
Don't miss your opportunity to present at these 2019 and 2020 conferences, with calls for proposals due over the coming weeks. Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) 2019 Indigenous Education Symposium...
Conferences to add to your calendar for October 2019
Looking for opportunities to learn and connect? Check out these conferences for professionals in career development, learning, human resources and more taking place this October. Manitoba Infusion Entrepreneurship Conference Oct....
How to help your client grow their LinkedIn into a powerful branding tool
As a career development professional, there is a focus that you need to keep in mind when helping a client build their LinkedIn profile, and that is namely that this...
Experiential career counselling: A holistic approach to working with clients in transition
Discussing clients’ experiences, values, way of being and future possibilities can help activate and deepen their awareness and perspective when working through career transitions....
Programs and resources to support women in the trades
Despite increases in women’s participation in male-dominated occupations, they continue to be underrepresented in the trades. Stereotypes on the behalf of employers and students contribute to this, as well as...
A holistic approach helps uncover what success means for each client
Over the years I have come to appreciate that success with clients isn't always about them achieving employment. While obtaining labour market attachment is often the underlying goal – and...
8 books on work, technology and more to check out this fall
These books – some published earlier in 2019 and others due out in the coming weeks – cover an array of topics related to work, from artificial intelligence to gender...