by Judith Thomas
Is the behavioral style of interviewing a good method to teach our clients?
Personally, I do not believe that it is. A behavioral interview merely reveals a person’s ability to memorize answers to very predictable questions. About as exciting as watching a kettle boil, it does not demonstrate a candidate’s ability to be adaptable or a good fit for the position. Non-creative types can ace them.
by Michael Yue
When working with a client, a career practitioner may note that the client has competitive occupational knowledge and skills, but still encounters challenges in sustaining or advancing in employment. While there may be many reasons for a person to lose his or her job, a factor that is sometimes identified is the worker’s lack of sociocultural competencies.
The Green Skills Network Research Project will provide career practitioners with information regarding entry-level employment opportunities in the renewable energy and energy conservation sectors of Canada’s emerging green economy. The new project is a partnership between CERIC and the Green Skills Network.
Vocational Designing and Career Counseling
September 13-14
University of Padova – Padova, Italy
Diversity 2011 Conference: The Power of Inclusion
October 2-3, 2011
Workforce Diversity Network – Rochester, New York
Futures Conference
October 19-20, 2011
First Work – Collingwood, Ontario
Going the Distance Conference
October 20-21, 2011
Saskatchewan Career Work Education Association – Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Evolve, Survive, Change
November 3-4, 2011
ASPECT – Vancouver, BC
Career Development – Foundations for a Lifetime
November 17-18, 2011
Career Education Society of BC – Vancouver, BC
Making Connections: $triking it Rich in Career Development
November 29-30, 2011
New Brunswick Career Development Action Group – Fredericton, New Brunswick
Aboriginal Procurement Public Workshops
various dates
Aboriginal Human Resources Council – Vancouver, Winnipeg and Toronto
Although the population declines, a significant number of Canadians still live in rural and remote communities. Rural Canadians are essential to the country’s economy, primarily through agriculture and the natural resources industries.
by Geoff S. Peruniak
Rural areas provide a lifestyle option, a recreation destination and a source of inspiration. The countryside is a source of raw materials, labour, capital and international exchange.
by Louise Gaudrault
One of the most significant issues facing businesses today is access to skilled labour. Skilled labour — not just skilled trades — is essential for the growth and development of Canadian communities. In rural and remote areas of Ontario, and indeed in other parts of the country, finding skilled personnel, or at least training and development opportunities, can be a struggle.
by Ryan Stanga
The recession beginning in 2008 affected nearly all Canadian youth and continues to be felt to this day. First Work set out to understand this impact through Cross Canada Dialogues, a research initiative involving 70 organizations providing youth employment services. More than 2,000 youth across Canada participated in the survey. What has been the recession’s impact on rural youth?
by Blythe Shepard
Did you know?
by Sharon Ferriss
The first in-depth research in a decade shows that Aboriginal small business owners across Canada are growing in numbers and experiencing widespread success in terms of profitability and growth, but also in ways that go beyond the bottom line. And, despite the challenges of business ownership, 70% of Aboriginal business owners are clearly optimistic about future revenue growth, finds a new report from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB).