Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Career Development Work

By Debra Osborn & Melissa Venable

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making headlines across the globe. What are the potential impacts of AI for career practitioners, and the students and clients they serve? This article introduces areas of impact, shares some of the currently available tools and provides recommendations for career practitioners who want to explore the use of AI in their work.

Cultivating Career Counseling Excitement through Interactive Arts-Based Methods

By Barbara Parker-Bell

Educators teaching graduate career development courses frequently experience the challenge of engaging students who may undervalue the role of careers in the well-being and life span of their future clients. In these situations, interactive art-based teaching methods can be the catalyst for cultivating students’ career development excitement and competencies.

Retirement Coaching with US Populations: Supporting Clients to Define Routine, Structure, and Community after Full Time Work

By Jennifer Landis-Santos

In addition to financial requirements, preparation for the retirement transition includes nonfinancial components, as summed by stress inventories and confidence surveys. Career professionals who take culture into consideration and address three elements, specifically community, routine and structure, can aid retirees to embrace a healthy and meaningful new life chapter.

Mock Interview Day Perspectives

By Ann Couyoumjian, Richard Grieves, and Jane Miloch

At some point in life, nearly everyone will be in a job interview. Oftentimes in academia, the learning environment cannot be as practical as one would desire. With the Mock Interview Unit of Study for select high school students, the instructors and career development facilitators provide an opportunity to gain practical experiences.

Unpacking the Hidden Curriculum of Career Services: The Cornell Career Development Toolkit

By Jessamyn Perlus and Erica Kryst

Post-secondary students grapple with career questions, yet often encounter barriers that impede their access to the campus career office. Cornell Career Services recognized a need for a comprehensive digital resource available 24/7. This article explains how the staff designed a Career Development Toolkit, gained buy-in, and promoted the resource so other institutions can create and market a similar tool for their students.

Working with Neurodivergent Clients, Part 1: How Career Practitioners Can Support the Job Search

By Ashley Cross

Neurodivergent (ND) clients navigate and perceive the world differently than neurotypicals, especially regarding social nuance, communication, executive functioning, and sensory processing. This article explains how career practitioners can better utilize their knowledge of ND-specific traits to support clients throughout the job search and interview process.

Like the Energizer Bunny, NCDA Award Recipients Keep Going and Going!

By Natalie Kauffman

NCDA members are celebrated through the many awards that are given each year at the annual global conference. As nominations are now open, the Awards Committee is showcasing two previous award winners to inspire all members.

Use Canva to Create Headshots from Existing Pictures

If a client needs a professional headshot quickly, and doesn’t have time to shop for a new suit, use Canva’s AI editor tool to change an existing image. Log into Canva, https://www.canva.com/features/ai-photo-editing/ upload the image that needs to be changed, and click Edit Photo. Under the edit options on the left-hand side click Magic Edit. Next "brush" over areas, such as an outfit or background, then describe the image you would like created (ex: professional suit with a tie) and click Generate.

Tech Tip submitted by Allison Pirpich, apirpich@floridapoly.edu