3 reports that caught our attention the week of Aug. 10, 2025
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week. No Country for Young Grads: The...
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Reignite the spark: Motivating jobseekers in a tough job market
I recently facilitated a workshop to support employment counsellors working with clients who are frustrated and discouraged by a lengthy job search. I asked the group, “Imagine we are building...
The sandwich generation: Resources to navigate careers amid the caregiving crunch
The sandwich generation refers to working adults, typically between ages 30 and 50, who simultaneously care for both their children and aging parents. According to 2022 Statistics Canada findings, 1.8 million Canadians...
Amid AI’s rise, CDPs must reclaim their expertise
The career development field is facing challenges in hiring career development practitioners (CDPs) who possess digital literacy, appropriate skillsets, and relevant qualifications or training, according to CERIC’s 2024 Survey of...
13 resources to help high school students create a strong resume
When entering the workforce for the first time as a teenager, you experience a predicament whereby employers will only hire you if you have work experience but unfortunately can’t get...
3 reports that caught our attention the week of July 27, 2025
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week. Recruiting and Retaining Indigenous Professionals (The...
The Career Sailboat Model: A vital tool in uncharted waters
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving job market, navigating a career can feel like sailing through uncharted waters. The Career Sailboat Model (CSM), developed by Korkut-Owen et al., (2014; 2023), offers...
Where to find labour market information in Canada
Staying apprised of labour marketing information (LMI) is a crucial though sometimes daunting task for professionals working in career development. This article captures only a fraction of the many sources...
Why skills, not resumes, are the new hiring currency
In recent years, how people get hired has started to change. Many employers are no longer just looking at resumes. Instead, they are paying closer attention to skills – what...
Supporting second chances: Career resources for professionals working with ex-offenders
Finding meaningful employment is a key part of reintegration for formerly incarcerated individuals. Yet, a criminal record can pose major challenges in job search. These curated resources – including articles,...