Canada’s Career Imperative goes west and east
CERIC’s cross-country roundtable discussions are continuing this fall, heading to both the west and east coasts. In early 2013 CERIC began hosting a series of events to discuss fixing
Supporting the careers of individuals who are Black, Indigenous and people of colour
It is vital that career professionals understand how systemic racism affects the career and educational pathways of their clients to help them succeed Jodi Tingling Systemic racism in Canada has affected individuals who are Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC), and for many has had a negative impact on their career pathways. As a…
The importance of understanding cultural and familial influences on career development: Through a Chinese-Canadian’s experience
By Danni Lei (Cannexus14 GSEP Award Winner) Canada is well known throughout the world as a country of multiculturalism with a diverse population. Within the counselling context, it is important to explore and understand an individual’s unique cultural influences. A cultural lens is important for understanding people’s career development, including career planning and decision-making. Within an economically and status…
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise
By Ron Wener Learning about Indigenous history to better embrace diversity within career development
Book review: Don’t Stay in Your Lane an essential read for career counsellors
Cynthia Pong’s guide articulates impact of systemic racism on women at work, helps jobseekers reconnect to their strengths Kimberley John-Morgan As the effects of COVID-19 and a new awareness of systemic racism continue to affect women in the workforce, career development practitioners need new tools and resources to support displaced clients. And while there are…
Summer 2010
A Quarterly Publication of ContactPoint This Issue: Assessments and Testing Choosing an Assessment Tool: Which One to Use? – G. Fermo How Young People Benefit from Assessments and Tests – S. Warnasuriya Best Practices in Assessment Interpretation – J. Mackey Tools and Techniques – J. Thomas Personality Dimensions and the Administrative Professional: A Flexible Tool…
Experiential career counselling: A holistic approach to working with clients in transition
Discussing clients’ experiences, values, way of being and future possibilities can help deepen activate and deepen their awareness and perspective Britt-Mari Sykes In my career counselling practice, informal assessment strategies play a vital role in understanding what a client is experiencing, in discovering possible next steps and in harnessing personal agency. Addressing the whole person…
Toolkit showcases 10 ways employers can partner with career professionals to address talent needs
Today’s tight labour market requires new approaches and flexibility to attract talent with shifting jobseeker and employee expectations. A new toolkit from CERIC highlights 10 ways that career development professionals (CDPs) can partner with employers to meet their recruitment, retention and training needs. The toolkit was created by the CDPs who work with employers every…
The Canadian Forces Is All About Diversity
By Josephine Hendricks Overcoming lack of awareness of career and education options in the Army, Navy and Air Force The Canadian Forces Recruiting Group Headquarters (CFRG HQ) is all about diversity. Putting words into action, diversity at CFRG HQ is approached in a number of ways: First, is the building of meaningful relationships with community…
Announcing Fall Webinars: Indigenous career development, unconscious bias, refugee integration and much more
CERIC, along with its partner associations, will be offering a variety of webinar series in the next few months to support the career development community on a range of timely topics. Take a look at our comprehensive list – and take advantage of the Zoom AI-generated live captions available in multiple languages, including English and French…