by Tom Fairbairn
In the presentations that I deliver to university students, I still get a kick out of hearing that sharp, communal intake of breath and the inevitable chuckles when I confess that I don’t think I’ve ever actually made a career decision.
by Janet Kimmel
In this shifting, new world of work, a term that is frequently used is “lifelong learning.” In fact, having an attitude that embraces the concept of lifelong learning is considered a basic employability skill, along with teamwork and communication skills.
by Susan Qadeer
Among “therapists”, career counselling may be the poor cousin of personal counselling. It is often seen as less interesting and less important, perhaps because there are fewer tears shed over choosing the right academic or career direction than there is over family breakdowns, relationship break ups and other personal upheavals. There are usually fewer surprises and deep secrets.
The Cross Canada Dialogues Survey seeks to understand the perception and experience of youth during the recent economic recession. This research will provide a unique perspective on youth career development and job seeking, guiding career practitioners, inspiring employers and informing policy development. An estimated 2000 youth will be surveyed.