By Alene Steinbach, NB Career Development Action Group
The New Brunswick Career Development Action Group (CDAG) is a cross-jurisdictional group (network) of representatives of stakeholders in New Brunswick involved in supporting and educating those who provide some form of career development (including counselling) services to the public. The scope of the CDAG’s work includes: leadership, advocacy, information, training and professional recognition.
By Kerry Mahoney
As with many innovations, a long-time need, coupled with a chance discovery, set the stage for change. Throw into the mix a staff member (me!) with an interest in, and some experience with, online education and what do you get? An online resume course, of course!
New co-op students are overwhelmed when they arrive on campus and are told that resumes are due in just a few short days. In the past, our Department, Co-operative Education & Career Services, has attempted to assist these students through advance resume tips brochures and early face-to-face seminars. However both were lacking from a personal attention and timing perspective.
CareerBridge’s E-Cruiter 2.0 – Total “E-Cruitment” Solution Intelligent Web-based software.
Pride & Prejudice: Working with Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth Edited by Margaret S. Schneider, Ph.D. C.Psych. Published by Central Toronto Youth Services – 275 pages, soft cover. $19.95 + shipping/handling
Taking Control of Your Career and Your Future, For Nurses By Nurses (ISBN:1-55119-021-4), 1998. By Gail J. Donner RN, PhD and Mary M. Wheeler RN, MEd. Available through The Canadian Nurses Association, Ottawa (800) 385-5881.
The Thirteenth Mental Measurements Yearbook (ISBN: 0-910674-54-x), 1998. Edited by James C. Impara and Barbara S. Plake. Available through the University of Nebraska Press, 312 N. 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588-0484 – Tel: (800) 755-1105.
By Terry Weller
In the year 998 the life of Johne Smythe was short, narrow of scope and unpredictable. His pervasive life view was one of tenaciously existing on the uncontrollable prongs of fate. He was subject constantly to the whims of an intractable universe.
Crops might fail, kingdoms surrender, disease could cripple his family. His water supply might fail, his land might remain his or be taken by a previously unknown power. Rain might not fall, hail might – frost could come late this year. Hunger and homelessness loomed in the wings daily.
Ryerson Polytechnic University Career Centre is currently looking for a Career Transitions Counsellor to develop and deliver career and employment counselling programs and services both on an individual and group-basis to alumni and Ryerson students who are studying part-time or through Continuing Education. For more information on this position, please visit the Job Board at Contact Point.
Applications must be received by July 10, 1998.
The University of Toronto Career Centre is seeking a part-time advisor, 17 hours per week, for the Resume Clinic. This position involves providing individual feedback to students on their resumes and covering letters ensuring that they are effective marketing tools for their employment search. Candidates should have related experience in the career development field, social and community services or human resources. For more information on this position, please visit the Job Board at Contact Point.
Applications must be received by July 8, 1998.
Directory of Canadian Recruiters
National Employment Counselling Association (NECA)
Prospects Web
The 25th National Consultation on Career Development (NATCON) will be held Monday to Wednesday, 25–27 January 1999, in Ottawa, Canada. NATCON is the largest international bilingual conference addressing career development and employment-related issues. The National Consultation on Career Development (NATCON) is co-sponsored by The Counselling Foundation of Canada, Human Resources Development Canada, and the Career Centre, University of Toronto.