Dispelling expectation barriers: The magic of objective-setting
“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...
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How to identify decent work employers during the hiring process
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...
Sexual harassment: How career professionals can support clients
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...
In Atlantic Canada, career professionals adapt to local challenges
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...
What does it look like to work in career development in BC?
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...
COVID-19’s challenges for workforce development services
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,...
A social media audit can help jobseekers shine online
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...
Sustaining engagement in the midst of a pandemic
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...
Stop – breathe – feel – be: Self-care for career professionals
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like they are sometimes spinning out of control? Sure, we keep up a good front, but inside we sift through our...
The professional development dichotomy
The past six months have quite literally rocked the world. Like the clients and students we serve as career development practitioners (CDPs), our worlds have been rocked too. Through conversations...