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By Sharon Graham. The internet can be fascinating and flattering when people say nice things about us. However, when things take a turn, it can be quite distressing. If anyone has ever said something negative about you online, you’ve probably felt entirely exposed and vulnerable. This type of attack can seriously affect your self-esteem and hurt your personal ambition and drive. What’s more upsetting is that employers and recruiters make judgments about you based on this information – truth or lies – before they ever meet you. It is extremely…
By Sharon Graham. Book Review: Conscious Career Planning (Paperback/PDF Book and Audio Program) Conscious Career Planning | Lotte Struwing | Copyright © 2014 Lasting Solutions The process for achieving ongoing career success has changed dramatically over the years. However, trying to maintain your career in an ever-changing world does not need to be overwhelming. Conscious Career Planning, developed and delivered by Lotte Struwing, provides straightforward and applicable tactics to guide and control your own future. This program is ideal for self-motivated professionals living and working in a fast-paced world. Conscious…
Announcing the Glossary of Career Development http://contactpoint.ca/wiki/glossary-of-career-development-terminology/ To coincide with Canada Career Week, the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC) and the Canadian Council for Career Development (CCCD) have collaborated to launch a Career Development Glossary. From Abilities to Workplace Training, the glossary is primarily intended to serve as a resource to those working or studying in the field of career development, though it will also be of value to Canadians more broadly who are looking for definitions of terms in relation to their own careers. Given the…
By Lori Jazvac. Gone are the days when graduates are settling for mediocre jobs and jobs that are outside their field. Rather, the new graduates of 2014 are thinking more boldly and taking a courageous step forward to defining their own unique career brand. This means that they are seeking jobs that are reflective of the lifestyle they want to live and the values they want to emulate, which often entails a generous work-life balance. New graduates are even exploring flexible telecommuting jobs which give them the leisure to work…
The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap 2014 Report benchmarks gender gaps and ranks countries. Overall, the worldwide gender gap has closed by 4% since 2006. According to the report, “Canada experienced an overall improvement compared to 2006. Compared to 2013, the country saw a slight decrease on the Economic Participation and Opportunity and Health and Survival sub-indexes, no change on the Education Attainment sub-index and an improvement on Political Empowerment sub-index, led mainly by more “women in ministerial positions” (from 7% to 25%).” Canada ranks 19 out of 142 countries. Here’s a snapshot of the…
For career practitioners, comparing a client’s needs to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs can be very effective when assisting clients of all age groups with career transition and career development. Career Professionals of Canada defines career development as “a proactive approach you take to create the work and life you desire. It is much more than getting a job. It is a lifelong process of learning and growing. Career development enables you to make informed educational, occupational, and employment choices. It is an ongoing process that you embark on to ensure meaningful work throughout…