Greatest hits from Canada Career Month 2018
There’s a Canada Career Month? Yes, yes there is. Although this may be the first time you’ve heard of it. Canada Career Month is spearheaded by the Outreach and Advocacy...
Storytelling a powerful tool in clients’ career development
Throughout human history, cultures have used the power of myths, legends, folklore and sharing circles to help them understand who they are, their place in the world and their role...
11 free webinars to help build inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities
Accessibility is an important step on the way to inclusion, which supports thriving, diverse workplaces. But accessibility is multi-dimensional – going far beyond wheelchair ramps – and employers might not...
Job fairs taking place across Canada in January 2019
New year, new job opportunities! Jobseekers can meet with employers and recruiters at job fairs taking place across Canada this January. Toronto Employment Expo (Employment Expo) Jan. 25, 2019 Toronto,...
10 Ways to Use Social Media to Manage Your Career
Social media is about word of mouth marketing, developing relationships and connecting with people. Use these 10 strategies to help you leverage the power of social media to expand your...
How mentorship myths create mentorship failure
Mentorship provides individuals with the advice and information needed to navigate corporate and interpersonal structures. It creates the space to learn from individuals who have gone through the “ropes” themselves...
McTavish bursaries awarded for Cannexus19 conference
In recognition of Elizabeth McTavish’s valuable contribution to the career development field, CERIC is awarding six bursaries to community-based counsellors for Cannexus 2019, courtesy of The Counselling Foundation of Canada....
Career practitioners should be ready for questions on cannabis
On Oct. 17, 2018, history was made in Canada when cannabis was legalized for recreational use. Consumers responded enthusiastically, with high demand leaving store shelves bare in the weeks after...
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...