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Our vision at the Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) is to ensure that Canadians have the necessary information and insights to succeed in a changing world of work. A big...

Often, when we discuss the ways people narrate their lives inside their heads, we refer to their internal monologue. But is it really a monologue? Don’t we in fact "hear”...

How many times have we heard that the next generation knows nothing about hard work? In reality, their version of hard work – and their expectations – just look different...

Self-employment has been long recognized as a viable option outside of the traditional employment realm. The desire to branch out on one’s own and run the show, flexibility from the...

In a conversation between this article’s authors about survival jobs and interview red flags, the topic of illegal interview questions arose. Amy has worked with diverse professionals in a variety...

Just as in the visual arts, counselling can capture a beautiful moment. This moment, in my definition, arises out of the encounter between the client and the counsellor – and...

This year, one of my children is entering high school. Between now and graduation, she will be busy researching, studying and shaping her path for the future. As a parent,...

What do you want your clients to do when they visit your website? Should they buy something? Sign up for something? Read a blog post? While this is a simple...

We have heard a lot about the labour shortage in recent years and we are likely to hear a lot more. We often hear about the negative consequences for companies...

Believe it or not, yes they are. Research study after research study have shown that negative career thinking affects a number of career decision-making outcomes such as career indecision, goal...