Work-from-home policies should be widespread post-pandemic
COVID-19 continues to ravage economies around the world but the curve has certainly flattened in many areas that were once hotspots. Many countries – including Canada – are slowly easing...
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How to prepare for the post-pandemic world of careers work
The best piece of advice I got early in my career came at a time when I was confident I could help every jobseeker. My friend (and boss at the...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of May 17, 2020
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three reports that we found interesting this week: Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Better together: Why I’ll be attending Cannexus21 – no matter what form it takes
Submit. Click. My proposal for CERIC’s 2021 Cannexus conference is on the way. Will there be an in-person conference in January of 2021? No one knows at this point, but...
How technology can support career professionals in addressing social justice issues
Virtual tools such as gamification can help bring personalized career development to underserved populations....
How COVID-19 is transforming post-secondary recruitment
COVID-19 has compelled all educational institutions to adapt rapidly when recruiting new students and creating relationships with program applicants. While the digital landscape has been important in post-secondary recruiting for...
5 reports that caught our eye the week of May 10, 2020
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are five reports that we found interesting this week: Labour Force Survey, April 2020...
We need to provide students with space for self-reflection
Self-reflection has always been a cornerstone of career counselling and development but never has it been as critical as it is now. COVID-19 has changed our world. Our daily lives have been uprooted. We have...
Career successes and challenges of immigrant professionals in Canada
Interviews with well-educated economic immigrants reveal work-search struggles and unmet expectations....
CERIC releases new edition of French guide to computing careers for students and advisors
CERIC has released an updated version of its French-language guide to computing careers, responding to strong demand for computing graduates in Canada and a changing technology landscape. Authored by Randy...