CERIC

January 19, 2021

Why we need to share our ideas about connecting career development to social justice

Career professionals must come together to challenge systems that limit clients’ ability to reach their potential  Tristram Hooley  Life isn’t fair.   The fact that life isn’t […]
January 19, 2021

Allyship in career development: An honour, privilege and responsibility

To be an ally, we must first know who we are and what shaped us   Natasha Caverley and Kathy Offet-Gartner   “I tell my students, ‘When you get these jobs that […]
January 19, 2021

10 Questions with Zabeen Hirji, Future of Work Executive Advisor at Deloitte

Zabeen Hirji is a strategic advisor to the business, government and universities sectors, and a director on corporate and not-for-profit boards. Prior to that she had a distinguished career at RBC, including […]
January 19, 2021

Equipping international students to navigate culture difference in job search

Students need to become their own brand ambassadors to help align their experiences with employers’ needs Jolene Sangster and Karn Nichols The seed for this vital […]
January 19, 2021

Working with employers to support non-traditional hiring 

Workforce development can bridge the gap between businesses with labour shortages and skilled workers without post-secondary degrees Denisse Alejo The benefits of diversity and inclusion in […]
January 19, 2021

Anti-racism from the inside out: Challenging white supremacy in the workplace

How the Kootenay Career Development Society is working to confront institutionalized racism within its own walls Malorie Moore In her 2017 book, Why I’m No Longer […]
January 19, 2021

Helping international students ‘find their voice’ through identity exploration

Self-awareness can positively affect students’ employment outcomes Antonio Fadda Career development tailored to international students is a necessary component of a broader institutional educational strategy that […]
January 19, 2021

Working with Muslim clients: Adopting multicultural and social justice counselling competencies

Career professionals need to consider the diverse cultural identities and needs of Muslim jobseekers Walaa Taha Islam is one of the fastest-growing religions in the world, […]