Recruiters: A vital – but often forgotten – part of job search strategy
As career development professionals, we know how important it is to have a plan when looking for work. I equate finding a job to going on vacation – you would...
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The energy sector needs workers – but the opportunities aren’t what you think
The world needs energy. Global energy demand is projected to increase between 1 and 2% every year until at least 2040. All forms of energy will be needed to meet...
Helping clients overcome the fear of facing unconscious bias
Fear of speaking in public. Fear of being rejected. Fear of being late. Fear! If there is one common denominator that most clients feel when launching a job search or...
The vital role of schools in instilling lifelong career management skills
In today's ever-changing education and career landscape, schools play a pivotal role. Gone are the days when students graduated to follow linear career paths; instead, adaptability and resilience are now...
5 ways mindfulness can enhance client career clarity
Mindfulness is a practice of keeping our attention to the experience on a moment-to-moment basis in an open and non-judgmental way. Jon Kabat-Zinn introduced the idea of mindfulness to the...
Mastering social-emotional Skills for Success in Canada’s workforce
Social-emotional skills (SES) are the undertones to everything we think, say and do. In the workplace, SES play a pivotal role in building strong teams, enhancing leadership abilities and promoting...
What neuroscience tells us about career decision-making stress
A client presents for career counselling, advising their counsellor that they are unhappy in their current job. The client feels anxious from the moment they wake up until they go...
When Indigenous youth succeed, whole communities benefit
Indigenous youth across Canada face serious challenges when it comes to employment. It’s a complex problem, and will require integrated, collaborative solutions. At a time when unprecedented numbers of Indigenous...
5 key ways to enhance Indigenous student career supports in post-secondary
Integrating Indigenous worldviews, values and cultural perspectives into career counselling can yield profound benefits for students. It has the potential to significantly enhance the student experience (Archibald, et al., 1995;...
A perspective on using the term ‘Indigenization’ in career development
Language and words matter. Here are some words and their definitions: Indigenous (an adjective): The Oxford English dictionary has two meanings: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; (of people)...