How to tackle the ‘like me bias’ during recruitment
This article was originally published on the CPHR Alberta blog and has been reprinted with permission. In a 2020 interview, I was asked why organizations falter when trying to incorporate...
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3 reports that caught our eye the week of May 29, 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. Is taking a gap year between...
Bridging the gap: Resources relating to disability and employment
Canadians with disabilities tend to be underemployed compared to those without disabilities. Stigma and inaccessible workplaces make it challenging for many who want to and are able to work find...
Helping students embrace career uncertainty
Research has shown that post-secondary education leads to higher rates of employment and that most bachelor’s degree graduates secure full-time permanent positions within two to three years of graduation. While...
International job search: Canada and the rest of the world
In 2019, I was a Senior Recruiter in a multinational company located in Lebanon. Following an economic crash, I decided to re-create myself and transitioned to become an independent career...
Resources to support clients’ post-retirement return to work
Re-entering the workforce after retirement is a big decision with important personal and financial considerations. Here are resources that explore the labour environment and help connect older jobseekers with potential...
Career Connected Learning: Innovations in experiential learning from New Brunswick
High schools today are exciting and innovative places to learn. Students are learning in ways that were unimaginable five years ago. Further, it has been affirming and motivating to see...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of May 15, 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. From the Frontlines: An urgent agenda...
In conversation with Tristram Hooley: Cannexus, policy and social justice
The following is a conversation between Raza Abbas and Tristram Hooley about takeaways from CERIC's Cannexus22 conference. Interested in presenting at CERIC's hybrid Cannexus23? The call for presenters is now...
6 international LinkedIn groups for career professionals to join today
The world of career development crosses borders and countries. Fortunately, LinkedIn provides opportunities to stay abreast of industry trends and connect with like-minded peers regardless of geography. Joining LinkedIn groups...