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Mindfulness is a practice of keeping our attention to the experience on a moment-to-moment basis in an open and non-judgmental way. Jon Kabat-Zinn introduced the idea of mindfulness to the...

Social-emotional skills (SES) are the undertones to everything we think, say and do. In the workplace, SES play a pivotal role in building strong teams, enhancing leadership abilities and promoting...

Positive psychology is a field of science that looks at the strengths and virtues that contribute to an individual’s well-being. Its application aligns well with the field of career development....

A client presents for career counselling, advising their counsellor that they are unhappy in their current job. The client feels anxious from the moment they wake up until they go...

Inuit individuals live in diverse communities across Canada and may face social and economic challenges – including securing appropriate work in rural or remote communities. Tailoring career strategies to local...

Indigenous youth across Canada face serious challenges when it comes to employment. It’s a complex problem, and will require integrated, collaborative solutions. At a time when unprecedented numbers of Indigenous...

Integrating Indigenous worldviews, values and cultural perspectives into career counselling can yield profound benefits for students. It has the potential to significantly enhance the student experience (Archibald, et al., 1995;...

Language and words matter. Here are some words and their definitions: Indigenous (an adjective): The Oxford English dictionary has two meanings: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; (of people)...

CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week. Working Without Borders: The Promise and...

Since there have been changes in hiring in recent years, I always try to stay up to date on what jobseekers need to know to put their best selves forward....