By Lori Jazvac. It’s not uncommon for clients to express their experiences of frustration with their careers. They may say that they need a better salary, security, or fringe benefits, or that their careers lack meaning. Often, the need to secure a stable income and avoid potential employment gaps leads to staying in the same role and avoiding change. However, taking this approach without conducting solid career exploration and decision-making may perpetuate a vicious cycle of frustration and job-hopping, which, in turn, leads to an unfocused career path. Are your clients working in their […]

By Lori Jazvac. Our labour market is dynamic: it goes through continuous change. Local concerns often can be directly attributed to regional, national, and global activities. Ebbs and flows in our labour market are interconnected. For example, in the first quarter of this year, HRDC reported that employment in the construction and manufacturing industries declined, while considerable gains ensued in accommodation, food services, and trade. Oil prices continue to plummet in western Canada, affecting the bottom line of businesses in all provinces. Ontario has seen restructuring in manufacturing, grocery chains, and a host of other companies that […]

By Lysa Appleton. Creative play is an effective tool for career exploration or refinement. For several years now, I have used “vision boarding” as a way to support my clients in gaining clarity on their career path. This year, I began incorporating storytelling as a method for career consulting. Over the last few years, I have become increasingly interested in how storytelling can work as an informal assessment, or alongside standardized assessments, to enhance and expedite the career change and job transition processes, or clarify career goals as part of a […]