The keys to job interview success – tips for your next coaching session
I remember my very first interview coaching client like it was yesterday (even though it was seven years ago!). At the end of the practice interview, I asked him what...
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Resources to help clients prepare their career for a recession
Depending on what you read, some say Canadians are about to experience a recession and some say it’s already here. Generally, economists apply the term “recession” after seeing a negative...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of Sept. 18, 2022
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three reports that we found interesting this week. The shift to remote work: How...
4 strategies immigrant professionals can use to combat career challenges
Anything that creates a barrier to achieving one’s goal for career advancement and overall success is considered a career challenge. Individuals will face both expected common occurrences and unexpected unique...
Myths about the role of emotions in career coaching (Part 1)
As an Employee & Family Assistance Program Life Coach and Career Counsellor, I have noticed the following assumptions about career coaching and career counselling. Since the area of support is...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of Sept. 11, 2022
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three reports that we found interesting this week. Labour Force Survey, August 2022 (Statistics...
Self-care: 5 concrete ways to take better care of yourself
Self-care. It is something we all hear about, and we are constantly reminded of how good it is for us. Self-care is also a practice that many people struggle to...
CERIC awards project to map Canada’s career services landscape
CERIC has selected Challenge Factory in partnership with the Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF) to take on a project that will scope out who is providing career services in Canada....
Fall 2022 conferences and calls for proposals for career professionals
Conference season will be back in full swing this fall, as many events return to in person or integrate learnings from virtual conferences of recent years. Looking to present? Check...
Before making the jump: 4 key questions about workplace culture
In my career, ranging from public to private sector, federal bureaucracy to post-secondary education, I have seen a number of organizational cultures at play. I’ve witnessed strong, healthy cultures creating...