Being a trans person in the job market is a hard sell. We’re too often told that “you’re not the right fit,” or “you’re an unconventional hire” – coded language...
A recruiter’s observation was eye-opening for one of my clients. She was competing for a senior job, and the recruiter checked out her profile on LinkedIn as part of the...
These April webinars for career development professionals cover topics including career assessment, AI, work-integrated learning, neurodiversity and much more! Workforce Realities in Rural Communities: Understanding the Gaps (ASPECT BC) April...
Artificial intelligence has a presented a variety of speculative problems, from job automation, to an excuse for employers to weaken worker power by depressing wages and working conditions, to apocalyptic...
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week. Challenging Social Inequality Through Career Guidance...
Finding the right support for your career journey – whether it’s coaching, counselling, employment services or training – often starts with knowing where to look. Across Canada, a range of...
Flat organizational structures are often praised for fostering agility, collaboration and a departure from the rigid hierarchies of the past. They promise autonomy, streamlined decision-making and a space where innovation...
As a neurodivergent, racialized first-generation student and immigrant, I had to overcome many intersecting barriers to education and career. Due to these experiences, I have an intersectional perspective on workplace...
Looking to fit in some professional development on the go? There are numerous podcasts – for career practitioners, jobseekers, students and working professionals – exploring job search, equity in the...
What comes to mind when you think of “assessment”? Perhaps you envision something tangible – an assortment of tests, tools and/or techniques. These may vary in focus (e.g. interests, skills,...