9 books on work, education and more to read in Fall 2020
If you have to spend a lot of time indoors this fall, you might as well enjoy a good book. These books were all published in 2020 and cover a...
How to identify decent work employers during the hiring process
As communities look to recover from the pandemic and many jobseekers look to re-enter the workforce, Canada’s non-profit sector of 170,000 non-profits and charities can provide opportunities to help both...
CareerWise Weekly: Cover letters | Internalized biases | Retirement and AI – Oct. 6, 2020
Two ways to stand against racism and sexism at work, COVID-19 bringing opportunities and risks for career professionals, new CERIC survey results show, University Affairs magazine, A successful resume depends...
5 reports that caught our eye the week of Oct. 4, 2020
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are five reports that we found interesting this week: A vision for a thriving Canada...
Sexual harassment: How career professionals can support clients
Monique has come into your office. She is desperate to find a new job because her boss keeps asking her out on dates and is touching her leg when no...
In Atlantic Canada, career professionals adapt to local challenges
I was keen for the release of the results of CERIC’s 2019 Survey of Career Service Professionals practitioner survey last January for two reasons. One, I was looking for a refresh on...
Resources on career development and social justice (Part 2)
This article is being published on the heels of Orange Shirt Day, which acknowledges the experience of Indigenous people who were forced to attend residential schools in Canada and aims...
CareerWise Weekly: Lifelong learning | Virtual interview tips | Underemployment – Sept. 29, 2020
How to mobilize higher education and workforce development for the rapid re-employment of Canadians, Nail your virtual interviews – 21 things you need to know, do and master, The challenge...