The vital role of peer support in advancing the careers of homeless youth
Staying in a homeless shelter was challenging for many reasons. But the main problem that Alicia had to contend with was lack of money. Without an income, and dependent...
Bridging discomfort: Building stronger careers partnerships amid uncertainty
Discomfort isn’t a barrier – it’s a beginning. In the world of career development and newcomer support, partnerships are the heartbeat of progress. But let’s be honest – they rarely...
Is WFH right for your client? Evaluating remote work suitability
Nearly 60% of Canadians prefer working from home. The summer 2025 poll results from Angus-Reid shouldn’t come as a surprise, since people enjoy the flexibility, reduced commute time and freedom of remote work. But preference and performance don’t always line up. Just because...
How employers can attract, hire and retain internationally trained talent
Across Canada, employers are balancing persistent labour shortages with fast-changing skill demands. Through the Strengthening Employer Feedback Channels (SEFC) initiative, the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) and partners...
How spirituality can surface across the career continuum
For most people, career planning focuses on skills, interests, labour market information and educational pathways. But for many, spirituality, however it is experienced, quietly shapes the career choices they make...
The unmet career needs of Canadian spouses posted overseas
A report by the Canadian Diplomatic Family Network found that 92% of spouses of Canadian foreign service workers posted abroad identified employment as a key factor in both their quality...
Amid AI’s rise, CDPs must reclaim their expertise
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...
Where to find labour market information in Canada
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...
Why skills, not resumes, are the new hiring currency
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 didn’t get the promotion. Now 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...