3 things to do now to get the most out of virtual Cannexus21
I didn’t attend Cannexus20. I was living in Victoria, BC at the time, anticipating a posting to Ottawa that summer, so I figured “I’ll just go next year.” If only...
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Resources to help jobseekers craft a compelling cover letter
Summarizing your professional achievements in the form of a resume is one thing – describing them in a cover letter is a whole other. A strong cover letter catches a...
4 reports that caught our eye the week of Jan. 10, 2021
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are four reports that we found interesting this week: Labour Force Survey, December 2020 (Statistics...
The role of continuing education in workforce development
Career development and university continuing education have changed over the decades. The days of completing a certificate or diploma, getting a job, working for 30 years and retiring is no...
Integrated digital tools can drive inclusive labour market growth
Inclusive economic growth is the principle that growth can benefit jobseekers, businesses and communities. Achieving this ideal means: Connecting diverse jobseekers to career opportunities that match their skills, experience and...
Online courses for career professionals in winter 2021
Setting some professional development goals for the new year? Taking a course can be a great way to develop new skills or refresh old ones. Check out these offerings for...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of Jan. 3, 2021
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three reports that we found interesting this week: Impact of COVID-19 on the Economic...
BC student job fairs show power of post-secondary collaboration
While COVID has caused many of us to be physically separated from our colleagues, it is still amazing to see what can happen when people work together virtually. On Vancouver...
5 reports that caught our eye the week of Dec. 20, 2020
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are five reports that we found interesting this week: The Next Wave: Automation and Canada’s...
Partnerships: The ‘secret sauce’ for workforce development innovation
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has called for a tremendous amount of innovation and a need to adapt to new ways of living and working. Workforce development agencies now...