Improving access to career supports is essential to Canadian sector’s maturity
A new benchmarking tool aims to explore what makes a strong career development sector....
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There are two elephants in this room: Career helpers have emotions too
As I was listening to Perdita Felicien’s inspiring keynote address during Week 2 of CERIC’s recent Cannexus conference, I was intrigued by her comment that world champions are fearless, dogged...
Tools for a career development upturn in an economic downturn
“A bend in the road is not the end of the road … Unless you fail to make the turn.” – Helen Keller Your clients don’t have to go down...
Motivational interviewing: A client-centred approach to moving toward change
Ever work with a client and become frustrated when it appears they are not progressing? Are you baffled when you have worked extensively with a client on their job search...
COVID-19 underscores vital need for quality adult career guidance
Millions of adults have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Statistics Canada, the unemployment rate in Canada rose from 5.6% in February 2020 to 8.6% in December...
13 resources to understand and use motivational interviewing in careers work
Change is rarely easy, and careers are full of change. Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based method of communication that can help individuals not only feel open to change, but feel...
Signs of stabilization in career services, but challenges persist: Pulse Survey
Moving into 2021, some early signs of stabilization are showing within Canada’s career services sector while mental health and burnout are growing concerns, according to the latest CERIC Pulse Recovery...
Career development as a social justice imperative
These questions for career professionals call for intentional action to address anti-Black racism....
Promoting hope, adaptability and connectivity during the pandemic
This article was selected as the winning entry for the BCCDA’s Canada Career Month essay writing competition in November 2020 on the topic of “The Importance of Career Development in...
Career and mental health: Addressing the false dichotomy
Mental health and access to meaningful employment are inextricably linked. In fact, career counselling and development are mental health interventions. Our sense of identity, meaning, purpose, and livelihood, are directly...
