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As a current student in a social-justice-oriented master’s program, I am exploring an area related to the integration of spirituality and religion within counselling practice. Why is this even important...

Current graduates are facing more challenges finding jobs this year. As we attempt to counsel students, our goal is to discover their career interests, develop appealing resumes and prepare them...

“Well, what is your job anyways?” (or, as interpreted by my inner voice, "What help/use are you?”). This feedback is never a great way to start a career conversation. It...

As communities look to recover from the pandemic and many jobseekers look to re-enter the workforce, Canada’s non-profit sector of 170,000 non-profits and charities can provide opportunities to help both...

Monique has come into your office. She is desperate to find a new job because her boss keeps asking her out on dates and is touching her leg when no...

I was keen for the release of the results of CERIC’s 2019 Survey of Career Service Professionals practitioner survey last January for two reasons. One, I was looking for a refresh on...

It is interesting to see how the profession of career development differs in BC compared to the rest of Canada, based on the results of CERIC’s 2019 Survey of Career...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Canada’s labour markets and social services. Unemployment has grown rapidly and unevenly: a study published in June by Thomas Lemieux, Kevin Milligan,...

This article was originally published on CharityVillage and has been shared with permission. An employer looking up a potential hire online is nothing new. One of my university professors taught...

A little bit of change is generally a good thing – as is a little bit of stress. However, prolonged stress – stress with no end in sight – can...