By Patricia Rawson
Most people struggle when asked the question, “What are your strengths?” This is a conventional question asked at interviews and often one that can make a difference whether an individual gets the job offer.
Strengths are what employers are seeking. Employers want to know what separates you from the other candidates, how you might strengthen their organization and ultimately their bottom line.
By Diana Jolly
Being a new mom and getting back in the workforce can be challenging to say the least. Some mornings, it’s hard to make it to the office on time when my two-year old insists on eating his breakfast in slow motion and wants to change his clothes three times before we get out the door.
What are ways you can ease into the workforce and keep your family-life balanced? Here are some tips that have worked for me and other parents I’ve talked to:
By Lynn Fraser
Have you seen the L’Oreal Ten Minute Crème Colorant ads? The slogan – “Ten Minutes to Rich, Radiant Color” – grabbed me. What else could I do in just ten minutes? Could I lose that pile of laundry in ten? Prep for a meal? File those papers piling up on my desk?
By Melissa Macfarlane
Day in and day out we meet with clients to help them reach their goals. As career practitioners, we assist them in recognizing their skills, interests and values. We are able to provide sight to that much needed light at the end of the proverbial tunnel.
CERIC is delighted to announce that over 800 members of the career service community have completed its online survey delving into sector-related research and education issues
The Canadian Journal of Career Development presents the latest multi-sectoral research in the field.
Highlights of the most recent edition include:
A new research project funded by CERIC will help to determine the factors that affect the development of career interests among adolescents and young adults, especially those
The Counselling Foundation of Canada, CERIC and Ashoka Changemakers are pleased to announce a collaborative initiative to support Aboriginal learning and improved outcomes
The Fall issue of our quarterly newsletter, The Bulletin, is now out! The theme is Parents’ Role in Career Planning. Just some of the highlights in this issue include:
The Cannexus Early Bird deadline is just over a week away! This is your last opportunity to get a discount on conference registration so register now! Register online through our website at www.cannexus.ca.