The fourth dimension: 5 tips for building a foundation for experiential learning
When I began my master’s degree, I would tense up at the question, “What are you going to do with your degree?” Like many graduate students, I knew I wanted...
Work and careers in the longevity economy
Over the years in career conversations, I have encouraged my clients to think big picture and explore options based on how global narratives are reframing the future of work. For...
Reflections on the Cannexus conference: then and now
After seven years away, it was good to come home to Cannexus, Canada's National Career Development Conference, and spend a few days learning and sharing with my fellow career professionals....
6 webinars you can add to your calendar for March, 2019
Whether you want to watch them yourself or share them with a client or colleague, these webinars offer learning opportunities on an array of subjects. If you can’t make the...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of Feb. 17, 2019
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three that we found interesting this week: Young people not in employment, education...
The many hats I wear at CERIC’s Cannexus conference
At the end of January, I had the opportunity to attend Cannexus19, a national conference for career development professionals put on by CERIC. Despite being held at the end of...
Working in the gig economy: a risky business
The so-called gig economy is taking off in Canada. Though reliable data is hard to come by, staffing agency Randstad estimates that 20 to 30% of the Canadian workforce is...
Workforce development, future of work and more: 5 recent literature searches you should check out
It can be hard to keep up with the latest writing and research on the many topics related to career development. Whether your interests are in youth career development, future...