Sustaining engagement in the midst of a pandemic
A little bit of change is generally a good thing – as is a little bit of stress. However, prolonged stress – stress with no end in sight – can...
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3 reports that caught our eye the week of Sept. 13, 2020
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three reports that we found interesting this week: Forging New Pathways: The next evolution...
Virtual conferences for career professionals in fall 2020
This year's fall conferences are going virtual, helping to keep professional development and networking accessible during COVID-19. Check out these learning opportunities that you can attend without getting on a...
Context matters in rural workforce development: 7 important facts
While each rural community is unique, common challenges and opportunities exist, including labour shortages and rising senior care needs....
Stop – breathe – feel – be: Self-care for career professionals
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like they are sometimes spinning out of control? Sure, we keep up a good front, but inside we sift through our...
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...
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...