Everyone deserves a vacation from work. It’s an essential and proactive step to help reduce burnout, recharge, and create new memories outside of the office. However, many people do not properly prepare for their time off, which can sometimes make...
With warmer weather upon us, now is a great time to begin searching for a new job. Maybe you’re unemployed, a recent graduate or the increase in sunlight has inspired you to make a career change. Whatever your reason, follow...
Earning a degree in the arts is a great step towards creating a meaningful career in the nonprofit sector. For those of us who dedicate our careers to the nonprofit sector, we work to improve not only our communities but...
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. No matter the unemployment situation, unexpected employment loss is a significant life disruptor. It causes a range of emotions, “what ifs” and daily life changes. However, it can...
Do you want to work for a nonprofit? Great! Because the nonprofit sector wants you! The nonprofit sector in Canada is a very diverse and rewarding field. It includes a variety of different roles (e.g., project manager, programmer, instructor, accountant,...
Job hunting is exhausting! With never-ending research, resumes to update, and rejections to deal with, it can feel like you’re in a rut. While it can be discouraging to recognize that your current approach is ineffective, exhausting, or both, it’s...
In my role as a career practitioner working with newcomers to Canada, it’s essential for me to look at a client’s situation full circle, seeing them as a whole person and considering how their life circumstances are preventing them from...
This article was originally published on Big Cheese Coaching’s blog and is reprinted with permission. Early in this new year, I’ve been thinking (and feeling) a lot about hope. How about you? Feeling hopeful? Hopeless? Something in between? You might say it...
Very few jobs are 100% stagnant. Instead, roles naturally pivot and expand over time. This often results from changes in technology, consumer needs, and workforce dynamics. The most recent examples of these changes are the increases in automation, artificial intelligence...
Are you considering quitting your job? Maybe you hope to leave a toxic workplace, you want a more senior position, or you are simply seeking a new challenge. Whatever the reason, the new year is an excellent time to commit...
