Workplaces need to take action on 2SLGBTQIA+ hate. Here’s how
We’ve come a long way in the fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Our dignity as two-spirit, queer and trans people is recognized more often in our homes and workplaces than it...
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Resume writing and trauma: Working through the freeze state
Have you ever had a client who needed to write their resume but found themselves completely stuck and unable to even get started? Do they keep putting it off –...
Workforce development programs need to adapt to help newcomers succeed
In the third quarter of 2022, there were nearly one million job vacancies in Canada. To address the growing rate of unemployment, and slow population growth rates, the Government of...
‘Your struggles will mould you’: Lessons from an international student’s career journey
I was merely 18 when I started my journey to pursue higher education as an international student. As a minority back home in Pakistan. I faced many challenges and always...
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...
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...