10 programs and tools for professionals with interest in mentorship
Mentoring can be an enriching opportunity for both the mentor and the mentee. The mentee may be able to tap into new knowledge and networks, while the mentor also has...
Choosing an online approach to career counselling: The advantages of text
Ask most people about online counselling and their assumption is that the work will be done using video. After all, it seems the closest to face-to-face work. Unfortunately, there are...
4 icebreakers to try at your next workshop
It can be tempting to dive right into business when you're eager to share your knowledge at a workshop, but a quick icebreaker is likely to make participants more comfortable...
10 associations Ontario career professionals should consider joining
Ontario offers a wealth of opportunities for professionals working in career development to connect with other people in their field. Whether your focus is on Indigenous career counselling, co-operative education...
7 career development blogs you should be reading
In CareerWise’s mission to bring you the best of the web, we’ve uncovered some great blogs written by professionals working in career development. Wondering about counselling strategies, career theory, ethics...
8 associations for HR, workplace and learning professionals in Canada
Human resources professionals play an integral role in the career development of a company's employees and prospective hires, from managing recruiting to facilitating professional development opportunities. These associations aim to...
Resilience and soft skills: What’s the connection?
Why do some clients thrive regardless of the challenges they face and others seem to crumble at the slightest difficulty? What can career development practitioners do to help clients succeed...
8 national associations for education and career-related learning professionals
These associations offer resources, professional development and networking opportunities for people working in education and career-related learning, from those advocating for adult learners to work-integrated learning proponents. They are open...
Working with newcomer clients? Check out these 6 webinars
Immigrants and refugees can face unique barriers compared to other jobseekers when entering the Canadian workforce. Language skills, lack of familiarity with the Canadian job market, trauma and discrimination are...
How non-profit managers can become champions for employee career development
Career professionals and educators know that career conversations are powerful. We know that helping staff connect their day-to-day work with longer-term career aspirations enhances employee engagement and loyalty. We also...