You are looking at the very first issue of Careering magazine – a resource by and for career development professionals in Canada! The magazine will provide reflection and analysis of the latest career counselling and development practices and theories. It is part of CERIC’s mandate to advance knowledge in the field, champion multi-sectoral communication and facilitate conversations about the value of career development.
By Tara Orchard and Imran M. Ismail
The restructuring of the world economy has led to changes in the structure of work in Canada. Temporary jobs, contingent work, more competition and more skills are the reality of the modern Canadian workplace. These changes have resulted in the need for both employers and workers to be prepared to rapidly adapt and step outside of their comfort zones by doing things differently. These changes pose additional challenges for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) as they seek to transition successfully into the Canadian workforce.
By Judy Marston
Imagine you’re in your 40s and have never competed for a job, written a resume or had a behavioural interview. This is the reality for the vast majority of retiring or transitioning Canadian military regular force members. (Reserves members, in comparison, are often more likely to have held civilian jobs during their CF tenure.) It’s almost as if they have just finished high school and are starting out on their own – except they have 20 to 35 years of work experience, much of which can sound like a foreign language to the civilian employers they are hoping will hire them.
By Barbara A. Smith
Over the past 40 years, there has been a dramatic increase in global connections within technological, economic and cultural spheres, which have in turn affected the production, trade and finance that shape the world of work. Looking closer, globalization is characterized by: the emergence of a single global market for credit and money; growth of strategic international cities where services infrastructure of the global economy is located; establishment of enforceable regional and global trade and a push towards financial deregulation and liberalization that restrict the flexibility of domestic economic, environmental and social policies; development of global bureaucracies and emergence of new political entities; and compression of time and space as a result of technologic developments (Spiegel et al., 2004; Huynen et al., 2005).
By Miranda Vande Kuyt
“Start packing.” After five cross-country moves, 10 cities and 13 houses – the news was old. Seems every year my family newsletter read the same: “My husband got a new job, we’ve moved again, I’m trying to settle us in our new city.” What I don’t share is how hard it is to build a life when I’m in constant transition.
By Anu Pala
Technology has played a significant role in the evolution of distance learning and how we access education today. It feels like just yesterday when I received my learning materials for my very first communications course in the mail. I still recall how excited and enthusiastic I was. After all, I loved to learn, and courses offered through correspondence were outside of the regular public school program – kind of outside the box. Some years later, during a career transition, I was once again led towards courses offered through distance learning.
By Sarah Lupker
What do a sommelier, a cultural heritage specialist, an event co-ordinator and a support rockstar have in common? They are all in the early stages of careers they love. And they have all shared their work story on WorkStory.net!
A unique website at the centre of the expanding world of contract work for home-based customer service agents.
contractxchange.com
In 1997 the contactpoint.ca website was launched as an innovative virtual community dedicated to the needs of career development professionals. ContactPoint has been around ever since, offering free access to job listings, learning opportunities and support.
By Mario R. Gravelle
When it comes to educational background, aspirations to join management or social media savvy, responses to CERIC’s survey varied according to work setting.
