CDA Insights

Intentional is defined as a deliberate action, performed with a goal in mind. Networking is often broadly defined, although it could be stated simply as building connections. The career development professional is tasked with conveying to the client the value of deliberately building connections for the purpose of obtaining career direction and growth. While these words sound clear and easy, the action must take into account human motivations, interpersonal relations, artific

In all likelihood, no job seeker has ever made an employment decision without hearing or saying the word “skill”. Similarly, no career development professional has met with a client without being trained in employability skills (or, more importantly, helping skills). Common words, such as communication, teamwork, leadership and creativity are tossed around as easily as fresh greens on a salad at every edible buffet. For the worker and employer who are tired of using these wo

Emotions can be, well, an emotionally charged topic. Identifying, managing, engaging emotions may occur at any point in the counseling...

The 10th anniversary of CDA Insights could generate a desire to look back, however, that topic was already covered in the December 2021...

Can all skills be taught? Who is the better teacher of soft skills: parents, schools, employers, friends? Which jobs require the most...

Whether your personality tends to fit the “Influential” description or not, the value of watching such people is relevant to anyone with...