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By Cathy Milton. During Canada Career Month in November 2017, CPC Masterminds Maureen McCann and Kamee Gilmore hosted a panel of eight top Canadian résumé strategists. The result was a very popular “Résumé Expert Q&A” podcast. One of the experts contributing to the podcast was Kristin Vandegriend. Kristin had conducted a survey of 60 hiring managers and HR professionals, so she had a lot of information “from the other side of the interview table” to share with résumé writers. During her podcast interview, Kristin was asked what hiring officials named…
By Tanya Kett. Whether you are helping clients set goals, or doing so for yourself, the beginning of the year is a great time for a fresh start. It’s a time to make plans and set targets, but unfortunately, good intentions often fall by the wayside in a few short weeks. To help improve your own chances for successfully achieving your goals, or to assist you in encouraging your clients to do so, I have some tips to share. Set SMART Goals! Most career practitioners are very familiar with the…
By Conny Lee. “Great things are brought about and burdens are lightened through the efforts of many hands anxiously engaged in a good cause.” – M. Russell Ballard When Career Professionals of Canada launched a Facebook Group, I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I quickly learned, though, is that the members of this CPC group are amazing in their willingness to answer questions. Everyone is eager to help. I’ve even enjoyed the privilege of having phone and email conversations with a few members when I first launched my business.…
By Sharon Graham. Interviewers use various strategies to uncover and identify each job-seeker’s “fit” for a particular position. Here are five major styles of interviews that our clients might encounter. The Traditional Interview is historically the most common interview style that employers utilize in Canada. In most cases, the interviewer will start with a cursory review of the client’s résumé and ask questions related to his or her background and qualifications. Then, the interviewer may follow up with common questions such as: What are your strengths and weaknesses? Why are…
By Lorraine Morris. The idea of creating a values-based daily plan came to me when I realized that after slashing through years of daily To-Do lists, I felt very little sense of control and focus. My lists were almost completely business-driven and did not in any way reflect the “whole me.” I was out of balance, and I knew it. I wasn’t sleeping well, I was tired most of the time, and I was far from energetic in any part of my life. So, what was I missing? I had…
By Marian Bernard of The Regency Group. “I’m always looking for opportunities to connect and share industry insights with fellow career professionals – [Career Professionals of Canada’s] Facebook Group allows just that. I can post a question or insight and typically read feedback within hours. I love the themed days and enjoy contributing to and reading the responses and feedback from other colleagues. The group allows me to interact and expand my knowledge and keep up to date on industry trends through my association with other career professionals.” – Christine Cristiano, CDP,…