Workplace

The career development field is facing challenges in hiring career development practitioners (CDPs) who possess digital literacy, appropriate skillsets, and relevant qualifications or training, according to CERIC’s 2024 Survey of...

Staying apprised of labour marketing information (LMI) is a crucial though sometimes daunting task for professionals working in career development. This article captures only a fraction of the many sources...

In recent years, how people get hired has started to change. Many employers are no longer just looking at resumes. Instead, they are paying closer attention to skills – what...

You were excited when HR reached out: “We’d like to consider you for an internal role.”  You prepped hard, nailed the interviews and felt confident walking out.  Then the call...

It had been nine months since my husband lost his job, and we were still reeling from that when I learned my own work contract would end in three months....

For many first-generation professionals, immigrants and people of colour, entering professional spaces means walking into worlds where the unwritten rules weren't passed down to us. Our parents couldn't teach us...

In the span of seven months, I was laid off twice.   As a career development professional, I’ve coached thousands of people through the rollercoaster of job loss and transition. I...

Recently, a group of my students reached out with a surprising concern. They had heard that my institution had issued layoff notices to faculty members and wanted to ensure I...

Career development professionals (CDPs) in Canada work tirelessly to help people to craft fulfilling careers but, until recently, no national credential recognized their expertise. That changed on December 10, 2024,...

Industry sector councils are organizations that collaborate with employers, labour groups, educational institutions and other interested parties to create initiatives that enhance skill development and prepare industries for evolving workforce...