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It was maybe a year ago when a fresh business grad came to meet with me to discuss job search strategy. One of his questions was, “I’ve enrolled in Six...

How many of us have believed at some point in our past that there was a magical line to follow that would lead us exactly where we were meant to...

I’ve been talking to kids about careers for a long time. I was a Liaison Officer with Skills Ontario, talking to students in Grades 7 to 12 about opportunities in...

There’s a Canada Career Month? Yes, yes there is. Although this may be the first time you’ve heard of it. Canada Career Month is spearheaded by the Outreach and Advocacy...

Throughout human history, cultures have used the power of myths, legends, folklore and sharing circles to help them understand who they are, their place in the world and their role...

Career professionals and educators know that career conversations are powerful. We know that helping staff connect their day-to-day work with longer-term career aspirations enhances employee engagement and loyalty. We also...

One of the simplest questions we as career practitioners can ask our clients, and often one of the most difficult questions for our clients to answer, is: “What do you...

CERIC has published a new edition of its popular Retain and Gain Playbook that addresses the challenges faced by charities and non-profits in attracting, retaining and engaging staff. The bilingual publication enhances...

Albert Einstein wrote, “Strange is our situation here upon Earth. Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to divine a purpose.” Aristotle asserted...

The world around us is changing fast than ever, implying that we all need to continue to grow and develop in our careers or risk being left behind. This requires...