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I am a strong believer in people’s ability to take agency over their lives. Hence, when I came across the topic of job crafting while working on my Career Management...

AI is here to stay and it is our responsibility as career educators (and career development professionals) to ensure we keep up with best practices to support students in using...

Much can be said about the importance of connecting with client. How this is done varies depending on whether you are working with a client one-to-one, working in a group...

Adewunmi Ajike Adewunmi Ajike never thought she would be working in the AI field when she was in school. Mentors encouraged her to apply for roles outside her comfort zone,...

Have you had a client enter a session with a goal in mind, but then after a few sessions, find the goal itself has changed and is no longer what...

As a career professional, you help clients find direction and move toward the next step in their careers – often in challenging circumstances. As much as possible, you tailor your...

Imagine this: You’re sitting in your office, waiting for your next client, Karl. You’ve been meeting regularly to explore his lingering dissatisfaction with his current employment situation, working in middle...

Making a career change in your 40s (or beyond) can feel daunting, overwhelming and, at times, impossible. I know this firsthand – back in 2015, I found myself in the middle of a career crisis...

The greatest joy in my career is gained from matching high school students with just the “right” opportunities. It’s similar to the feeling I had when playing memory “matching” card...

When Eric* joined the YESS program through the YMCA of Cape Breton, he didn’t have a resume, a driver’s licence or reliable transportation. What he did have was determination –...