Emily Genereux (left) from HR Outlook and Ann Garrett (right) from Career Catalysts chatting about the realities of the job search process.

Career Consultant and Career Catalysts owner Ann Garrett teams up with Jock Mackenzie - a retired principal, writer and avid community volunteer to bring you an insightful workshop! On May 28th and June 4th we will cover three sessions. Learn about how to rediscover your purpose. Together we will discuss ways to explore your possibilities here in Central Alberta. And last but definitely not least, we will provide valuable tips and insights for you to use to design your next c

I am thrilled to share something new and exciting! This week kicked off our first session for the Career, Connection and Community Drop-In program at Dress For Success. Career Catalysts and Dress for Success share the same mission and heart for empowering women. We both believe in creating opportunities, building confidence, and helping women thrive. As someone who’s seen first-hand how transformative confidence and career support can be for women, this work is deeply pe

We caught up with Pam, now working in the role of Individual Giving Officer at Calgary Opera, looking to gain some insights from her on volunteerism and how it can significantly impact your career. Pam’s introduction to volunteering came when she was raising her kids, looking for an outing where she could learn some new parenting techniques and do some good at the same time. At a local women’s resource centre, Pam took a six-week course and discovered that in addition to the

For years, Wendy had built a successful and respected career in retail management. She was feeling a quiet, persistent pull toward doing something new. She enjoyed her industry, but she had reached a point where "manager" no longer felt like the right fit for her future. She knew it was time for a change, but at her stage in life, she couldn't afford to simply jump from job to job hoping to land in the right spot. She needed a strategy. Through a friend, Wendy was introduced

Attending career fairs as a student has become a regular experience for me, but the most recent one on February 27th at Red Deer...