5 TED Talks that offer insights on job search and hiring
The job search can be tough. Jobseekers may face rejection after rejection, without knowing why. These talks offer tips to help make the process a little easier, and offer some...
Micro-learning, digital badging hold many opportunities for workforce development
A trend that has recently begun to generate interest within the training sector is micro-learning and the use of digital badges. This article will examine how badging will affect the...
Case study: Bridging the gap through profession-specific mentor matches
During my first year of making mentor matches, I met Pat, who arrived in Halifax as a government-assisted refugee. He dreamed of becoming a pilot. It would have been quite...
Call for presenters for Cannexus20 National Career Development Conference now open
CERIC invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at Cannexus20, taking place January 27-29, 2020 in Ottawa, to submit a brief outline for consideration. This bilingual conference is...
Apply mindset tools to empower your clients toward career success in new CERIC-CPC webinar series
Career professionals all have clients who are struggling with career clarity and motivation. Hosted by career coach and empowerment trainer Shellie Deloyer, this three-part webinar series, "Activating Potential: How to...
5 resources to help parents support their children’s career development
It can be challenging for parents to know how to get involved in their children’s career development. However, from primary through to post-secondary, there are constructive roles parents can play...
Your clients are on an obstacle course. You can help them get to the finish line
In my previous article for CareerWise, I talked about making your customer the protagonist of your brand’s story to position you as a mentor or a guide. We start down...
Giving our clients the gift of space
At the end of every year, usually sometime in that sweet spot between Boxing Day and New Year’s, I choose a word. It usually isn’t a particularly inspiring or powerful...
Conferences taking place across Canada in April and May 2019
Spring has sprung, and so has a host of professional development and networking opportunities. These conferences – being held in locations across the country – cover a wide array of...
Reflections on the U.K.’s National Careers Week
As National Careers Week (NCW) in the U.K. finishes its eighth year, it’s time to reflect. Many have asked me over the years, “How do you and the NCW team...