CDA Insights

Values and Population Served: The Tenth Anniversary of CDA Insights

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

Mid-Career Transitions: Evaluation of Commitment, Advancement and Relationships

With competency and identity issues addressed in earlier stages of adult development, those in mid-life (generally around ages 40-50)...

A Hybrid Work Model: Benefits and Challenges When Working Differently

Individuals and companies are benefiting from the massive transition occurring in work models. Study after study in the past two years...

Salary, Pay, Wages – Oh, My! Earning in Today's Work World

An internet search on how to negotiate salary quickly pulls up all the usual articles and sources: “Words to Use When Negotiating...

Optimism: Being an Intentionally Positive and Unconventional Leader

While no one would argue that 2020 made it difficult for even optimists to feel positive, one role of the career professional is to...

Polarization: How to disagree without losing your job, career, or mind

Political polarization in the workplace may reach new heights in 2020. But it doesn’t have to. Yes, everyone is entitled to their...

Justification: Is Value Being Communicated?

How do people convince employers to hire them? Why do people seek career help? Do they see value in seeking help? If one basic tenet of...

Interviewing: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Truth about Meeting the Employer

While jokes about the craziest interview questions and answers abound, the reality is this meeting between an employer and a job seeker...

Project Management and Careers: Working Skillfully, Timely and Ethically

Officially, project manager is a job title that comes with a certain set of skills, certifications, and employment. Off the record,...

Guiding Gen Z: Helping those entering the job market today and tomorrow

Generally, anyone born after 1995 through the mid-2000s is considered a member of Generation Z. Also referred to as Post-Millenials, they...

Best Jobs For… Starting Discussions on Career Choice

While there is no such thing as the “best” or “right” or even “one” career for anyone, sometimes it helps to have a starting point for...