STEM and career planning: A necessary partnership
When we look at the world today, it is clear that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) has a huge impact on our day-to-day lives. There is no better example...
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...
How anxiety affects interview performance
Job interviews can rattle even the most seasoned job candidates. This isn’t surprising given that the stakes are high. It’s common for applicants to be anxious about their qualifications, about...
How Mental Health First Aid works and why it’s needed
One in five Canadians will experience a mental-health problem this year with a cost to the economy in excess of $50 billion, according to the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Given...
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...
How CDPs can help clients with disabilities navigate legislative changes
As career development practitioners, we are often tasked with helping people make sense of their lives both within and outside of the workplace. We help people understand who they are...
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...