How my client reclaimed her career story after losing her job
New vice-president hired They fired her director Then they came for her When I saw Jen, she had been let go. For five years she had worked hard to build...
Busting the great Canadian career myth
How many of us have believed at some point in our past that there was a magical line to follow that would lead us exactly where we were meant to...
4 calls for proposals open for submissions this winter
Have you ever attended a conference session and thought, “I could do that”? If you’ve got knowledge to share, consider submitting a call for proposals or papers for a conference...
Is your professional website working for you?
According to Google Trends, global searches for the keyword “Career Counseling Near Me” have risen 120% over the past 12 months. During the same period, the following keywords have also...
6 websites you can share with your newcomer clients
Newcomer Canadians are a diverse group with a wide range in work experience. However, even clients with extensive prior work experience may need assistance navigating the Canadian employment landscape. These...
9 associations for people working in career development in the Prairies
From Alberta to Manitoba, these associations for people working in career development in the Prairies offer resources, networking opportunities and more. They cover a wide array of interests within career...
A lesson for Oshawa and GM: Workers facing layoffs need support now
In November, General Motors Canada announced that within a year it would shutter its 100-year-old automotive manufacturing facility in Oshawa, ON. Amid the ensuing media frenzy, it is important to...
Model excellence to clients to help them thrive
As career practitioners, we have a common desire for our clients to thrive. We want what’s best for them and to help them get the results they desire. As we...
6 tips to get the most out of the Cannexus20 conference
Each year I attend the Cannexus conference, I am blown away by the people, the presentations and the shared learning. Cannexus is the national bilingual conference put on by CERIC...
I used to tell kids to ‘follow your passion.’ I was wrong
I’ve been talking to kids about careers for a long time. I was a Liaison Officer with Skills Ontario, talking to students in Grades 7 to 12 about opportunities in...