The professional development dichotomy
The past six months have quite literally rocked the world. Like the clients and students we serve as career development practitioners (CDPs), our worlds have been rocked too. Through conversations...
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4 Statistics Canada reports that caught our eye in September 2020
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are four reports that we found interesting this week: Labour Force Survey, August 2020 Employment...
How to use the ‘weakness question’ to show growth and make connections
The question feared by most interviewees is the weakness question. They are afraid of being asked “What is your greatest weakness?” because they don’t know what to say or what...
Looking to diversity to meet labour needs in Canada and the US
Case studies from the US and Canada show rural communities and industries are adopting creative approaches to attract new talent....
How parents and carers can be supported to provide career development
Labour markets across the world were already experiencing profound shifts and changes before the onset of COVID-19 – a process which has since accelerated. With young people especially vulnerable to...
4 reports that caught our eye the week of August 30, 2020
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are four reports that we found interesting this week: Working Through COVID-19: Workforce Impacts Survey...
Growing food, growing futures: Gardengate program shows power of purpose
A sense of purpose can improve your mental health. Purpose can help with motivation, confidence, inter-personal skills, time management, presentation and problem solving. Purpose can help you work harder or...
Case Study: Employment fit and friction in a rural creative enterprise
In this recurring Careering feature, career professionals share their real-life solutions to common problems in the field....
Webinars for career professionals in September 2020
These webinars, taking place in September, covering a range of topics including motivational interviewing, self-care and career launch in a pandemic. Related to professional development, you may also be interested...
3 ways WIL facilitators can enrich student and employer experiences
Co-operative education placements, research internships and work experience positions offer unique opportunities for students and newcomers to the world of work. Participants apply previous course-based learning and professional experience in...