Articles and organizations to support students considering a gap year
When someone says they’re taking a gap year, the typical image conjured may be backpacking through Europe. Another popular reaction may be to panic and worry that a gap year...
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3 reports that caught our eye the week of July 4, 2021
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three reports that we found interesting this week. Sign up for our CareerWise Weekly...
Yes, you can be a career thought leader! Here’s how
What do you think of when you hear the term thought leadership? It’s a phrase that gets tossed around a lot these days and the misconceptions around it are holding...
Book review: Don’t Stay In Your Lane an essential read for career counsellors
Cynthia Pong’s guide articulates impact of systemic racism on women at work, helps jobseekers reconnect to their strengths....
Breaking down barriers to newcomers’ success is key to Canada’s recovery
The Canadian government has pledged to welcome 400,000+ new immigrants over the next three years, beginning in 2021, and is on track to achieve this goal. This policy is essential...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of June 27, 2021
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three reports that we found interesting this week. Sign up for our CareerWise Weekly...
What you need to know about Canada’s new Skills for Success framework
Skills frameworks are not static. They are updated with new research or when the creators of the framework are trying to move in a new direction. Employment and Social Development...
‘Hard to stay motivated’: Strategies to boost client momentum in job search
Entrepreneurs entering the traditional workforce may not know where to start....
Awards that recognize excellence in the career development field
There are countless people in the career development field in Canada – from guidance counsellors, to career counsellors, to career centre leaders – who do incredible work and show immense...
Islamophobia in Canada: What career professionals need to know
This past year has been challenging for many reasons, not only on a global level, but within our own local and national communities. Although we may have had no control...