April Dyrda

Why networking is key for mid-level job seekers

Why networking is key for mid-level job seekers

Mid-career job seekers, networking is your secret weapon! April Dyrda, Registered Psychologist and Practice Director at Canada Career Counselling, shares with CBC that 70% of jobs aren’t even posted online.

Mid-level jobs seem few and far between for some Albertans

Mid-level jobs seem few and far between for some Albertans

Connections are crucial. Taking advantage of one’s connections to land a job is something April Dyrda, a Registered Psychologist at Canada Career Counselling, recommends, as she believes many available jobs in Alberta often aren’t even posted.

Early Signs of Burnout at Work

Early Signs of Burnout at Work

Burnout can creep up on anyone. But what if there were earlier signs of burnout that we could detect? Ones that would allow you to stop burnout in its tracks before it escalates.

Navigating a Career Change During an Economic Downturn

Navigating a Career Change During an Economic Downturn

In challenging economic times, many professionals find themselves re-examining their career paths. Whether by choice or necessity, a career change is a major life decision that can be fraught with uncertainty, especially when the job market is turbulent.

Discovering Transferable Skills for Career Transition

Discovering Transferable Skills for Career Transition

Are you craving a career change, but don’t know where to start? It can be intimidating starting from scratch in an unfamiliar field, but the truth is that many of today’s jobs require skills that are surprisingly easy to transfer from one industry to another.

Navigating a Layoff: Career Transition Success

Navigating a Layoff: Career Transition Success

Navigating a layoff can be tricky for employees and employers alike. Fortunately for employees, you can negotiate for outplacement benefits when leaving your company. And if your company is facing the difficult decision of terminating dedicated employees, you don’t have to go at it alone.

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