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Legal and Ethical Case Management in Career Development

March 24, 2023 |

The practice of case management is a professional and collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates services required to meet a client’s career development needs and goals. As a career professional, you play an active role in meeting the diverse and complex needs of your clients. Whether you are a coach, consultant, counsellor, or educator, you likely manage a caseload of clients. As such, you have a legal and ethical duty of care for your clients. Part of this duty of care involves careful, thorough, and effective case management. Legal…

The Career Professional’s Creed: A Declaration of our Code of Professional Conduct

March 17, 2023 |

The Career Professional’s Creed “I am proud to be part of a helping profession. In all interactions with clients and colleagues, I demonstrate unwavering ethics, integrity, and purposeful kindness. I consistently act with professionalism, practicing only within the boundaries of my qualifications. I seek out opportunities to learn and grow because my clients deserve leading-edge support. I embrace the values of diversity and inclusion, showing respect to all clients as I ensure their unique needs are met and their dignity is maintained. The members of my community of practice are…

How to Prepare Yourself and Support Your Clients in the Use of Artificial Intelligence

March 10, 2023 |

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is one of the most exciting developments in modern times, and it’s poised to change the way we work forever. For career professionals, that may feel scary and confusing. One of the biggest fears among career professionals is that AI may replace them. While it’s true that AI has the potential to automate routine tasks and, in many instances, provide better services, it’s important to approach the use of AI with a balanced perspective and see the opportunities to build upon its strengths. In this blog, we’ll explore how…

Pricing Strategies for Your Career Services

October 28, 2022 |

Are you torn about how to price your career services? Are you afraid of pricing too low or too high and ending up frustrated? Pricing is a delicate issue that many practitioners struggle with when it comes to offering career services to the public. I would like to share some insights and tactics—gathered from the 2022 CPC Mastermind Mentoring Group—to help you decide on pricing strategies for your entrepreneurial career service. Check the prices of other career professionals and determine the income you want to make. There are plenty of…

10 Ideas for Getting Free Professional Development

August 12, 2022 |

Whether you want to excel at work, prepare for a career transition, keep your mind sharp, or simply satisfy your curiosity, you’ll need to learn new skills to reach your goals. Learning new skills can open a range of possibilities by making you adaptable, current, and relevant. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to acquire new skills. Here are 10 ways to get free professional development. 10 Ideas for Getting Free Professional Development Take free online courses. They’re out there! Check out the big MOOC (Massive…

Legal and Ethical Implications of Case Management in Career Development

July 27, 2022 |

The practice of case management is a professional and collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates services required to meet a client’s career development needs and goals. As a career professional, you play an active role in meeting the diverse and complex needs of your clients. Whether you are a coach, consultant, counsellor, or educator, you likely manage a caseload of clients. As such, you have a legal and ethical duty of care for your clients. Part of this duty of care involves careful, thorough, and effective case management.…