Career development in uncertain times: Questions for self-exploration
We are in a constant state of career development. Sometimes this is at a subconscious level – i.e. not knowing that our action or inaction is affecting our career; other...
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Spring 2021 conferences and webinars for career professionals
Check out the many virtual learning opportunities available to career professionals in April and May. We'll keep updating this article as more events are announced, so be sure to check...
The plight of the unhappily employed during a pandemic
Many people assume, especially these days, that the people I work with as a career professional are unemployed and seeking help to get back into the labour market as soon...
4 reports that caught our eye the week of April 25, 2021
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are four reports that we found interesting this week. Work at home or live at...
3 steps to a successful COVID-era company pivot
2020 was one of the most trying years across the world in more than 100 years. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to get very creative. Many “non-essential” businesses had...
Defining micro-credentials and forging a new path for lifelong learning
In recent years, the Canadian labour market has been defined by technological change and disruption, creating the need for employees to consistently upgrade their skills. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of April 18, 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. The Status of Microcredentials in Canadian...
The future of work in Canada: 5 emerging sectors to watch
We’re living in uncertain times, making it especially challenging to plan for the next year — never mind the next decade — and anticipate new career opportunities. Canada’s economy was...
Without a career development strategy, organizations and employees lose
Seventy-one percent of millennials who are likely to leave an organization within two years are unhappy with the professional development opportunities (or lack thereof) from their employers. While this data...
4 reports that caught our eye the week of April 11, 2021
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are four reports that we found interesting this week. Environmental Labour Outlook to 2025 (ECO...