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I am guilty of poking fun at my fellow career professionals when I hear them say something like “Thank goodness it’s Friday!” My reaction to this comes from a bit of a superior attitude about our field. I, ridiculously, assume that if we are to help others find fulfilling careers we should be enthusiastic about every second of our work and even be disappointed when the weekend comes. Now, as I reflect on that reaction, I wonder why is it that, sometimes, we get weary as we deliver what I…
Many résumé writers feel unsettled right now. I hear it in private conversations, CPC community discussions, and questions that start with, “Do you think this work is changing too fast?” After 20 years in this industry, and 18 running Career Impressions, I’ve watched our field evolve through economic cycles, the pandemic, hiring debates, and now major discussions about automation and AI. While uncertainty may feel louder today, it is not new to us. Résumé Writing Has Always Been About More Than Documents My business began as a small, local practice.…
Job scams aren’t just increasing, they’re evolving and becoming more sophisticated. In 2024, nearly $50 million was lost to employment fraud in Canada alone. This is exactly why Career Professionals of Canada is bringing this conversation forward now. We’ve secured Julie Matthews for an exclusive LIVE-ONLY webinar designed to help you and your clients stay protected. As fraudulent job postings, fake recruiters, phishing attempts, and AI-generated scams become more sophisticated, job seekers are increasingly vulnerable. Career development practitioners are often the first line of defence. This session will provide practical…
Career professionals do not simply work with résumés, job searches, or career plans. We work with people. And often, we meet them at moments when life feels uncertain, heavy, or unsettled. Job loss, underemployment, career transitions, immigration, workplace conflict, caregiving, financial strain, health concerns, and burnout all intersect with the work we do. Add rapid technological change, constant online comparison, and economic uncertainty, and it is no surprise that many clients arrive feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsure of themselves. Before going any further, I want to be clear about one…
Something important is beginning to take shape in the career development profession. Across Canada, career professionals are working in an environment that looks very different from even a few years ago. Hiring systems are increasingly automated. Credential pathways are shifting. Labour markets are evolving quickly. Clients are navigating more transitions, more uncertainty, and more complex career decisions than ever before. Many practitioners are quietly asking the same question: How do I remain effective in a profession that is evolving this quickly? The expectations placed on career professionals are changing. Clients…
I have worked in career development for many years now, supporting clients to become empowered in managing their careers. Along the way, I have worked side-by-side with outstanding career development practitioners (CDPs) who have shaped and strengthened my practice. I have also observed other practitioners where, in my view, clients did not always receive meaningful value for the time they invested—particularly when they were actively seeking employment. In many observed sessions, there appeared to be a race against the clock. Services were delivered at a rapid pace, and silence was…