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What is self-advocacy and why does it matter for people with disabilities? The journey to and through employment is rooted in self-advocacy: the ability to ask effectively for what you...

There are multiple factors conspiring to make entry-level employment more elusive, and it’s not only having a major impact on vulnerable workers but also the very future of our labour...

Current careers are almost unrecognizable compared to those of previous generations – from increased fluidity in workplaces, a change in the value of formal education – to the introduction of...

When you hear the word “improv,” what do you think of? Do you picture a stage, spotlights and the pressure of everyone’s eyes on you? Maybe you see the cast...

As career development professionals, we are trained to empower clients to move forward: align a résumé to a job, activate the network to identify opportunities, and prepare for interviews with...

In today’s workplace, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are measured not only by representation but also by culture – how people feel, how they’re supported and whether they can truly...

Neurodivergent students bring real value to the workforce – yet too often face career systems not built for them. Career development practitioners (CDPs) are well positioned to bridge this gap,...

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We’ve all asked young children this question, hoping to get a glimpse of what career sparks their curiosity. We listen...

Creative Presence is a way of being when working with others that is tuned in, imaginative, and responsive in the moment, inviting new perspectives, discovering hidden meaning, and creating space...

It's hard not to fall for capitalist markers of success. Success for my generation meant getting into a good university, earning six figures, and retiring with a pension. So, I...