Tips & Training

Much can be said about the importance of connecting with client. How this is done varies depending on whether you are working with a client one-to-one, working in a group...

If you’re a career practitioner helping clients navigate a rapidly changing world of work, staying current on AI trends can be a game-changer. Whether you’re advising jobseekers, designing new programs...

Have you had a client enter a session with a goal in mind, but then after a few sessions, find the goal itself has changed and is no longer what...

As a career professional, you help clients find direction and move toward the next step in their careers – often in challenging circumstances. As much as possible, you tailor your...

Imagine this: You’re sitting in your office, waiting for your next client, Karl. You’ve been meeting regularly to explore his lingering dissatisfaction with his current employment situation, working in middle...

Making a career change in your 40s (or beyond) can feel daunting, overwhelming and, at times, impossible. I know this firsthand – back in 2015, I found myself in the middle of a career crisis...

As 2025 draws to a close, professionals still have time to attend end-of-year conferences and plan for events scheduled in early 2026. This round-up highlights key conferences taking place across...

When Eric* joined the YESS program through the YMCA of Cape Breton, he didn’t have a resume, a driver’s licence or reliable transportation. What he did have was determination –...

Students who are in the process of exploring career pathways prior to or during post-secondary may benefit greatly from using AI tools, alongside speaking to career professionals. Specifically, they may...

Whose fault is it when you burn out? This is a question we ask in most of our Re-Work workshops on this topic. The first time we asked it, we...