‘I’m on stress leave. Now what?’: Supporting clients toward success
A stress leave from work is a huge transition and can be a stressful, scary and uncomfortable experience. But it doesn’t have to be this way. As a career development...
Leveraging the quiet power of introverts in the workplace
Introverts possess a quiet power. If you listen carefully, you may notice it. Yet, many workplaces favour more extroverted individuals. Take two candidates who possess the same degree of knowledge,...
Resources to support career exploration in agriculture
This year, Canadian Agriculture Day is Feb. 13. Canada’s agricultural sector is facing chronic work shortages, which cost the economy $3.5 billion in 2022. One of the reasons for this...
Research with underserved groups: An ethical approach to Randomized Controlled Trials
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) are considered one of the most credible approaches to assessing an intervention’s effectiveness, due to their ability to examine cause-effect relationships between an intervention and its...
Webinars and workshops for career pros in February 2024
The following webinars and virtual workshops, taking place in February and hosted by a variety of organizations, cover topics such as 2024 HR trends, virtual work-integrated learning, generative AI for...
10 resources to better understand job search depression
Experiencing rejection from numerous job applications and interviews can negatively affect jobseekers' mental health. Here are several resources that career professionals can use to support clients facing depression in their...
Putting the Systems Theory Framework of career development into practice
In everyday life, we frequently hear the word systems. Systems are all around us. We rely on computer systems, transport systems and health systems. We may work in education systems...
Working toward trauma-informed funders in career development
Working on the frontlines to make trauma-informed decisions and to work in ways that support mental health and well-being does not happen exclusively in the direct interactions between career practitioners...
Hope and career development: 12 articles to brighten your day
Hope is a vital ingredient in general well-being, as well as in career development, but sometimes it feels like it's in short supply. A sense of "stuckness" or dealing with...
How to create meaningful online spaces to support military spouses’ careers
At the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC), we have been supporting military spouses to figure out their next best career step for over a decade with our portfolio development...