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By Maureen McCann. Some days our clients may feel that they have the worst jobs in the world. Every once in a while we are there to remind them that perhaps when compared to other jobs, their jobs aren’t as bad as they might seem. As career professionals, we know there’s no such thing as the “worst job” or “best job” because both are subjective. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” What might be horrible from one client’s perspective is an amazing opportunity for another. The only “worst job”…
By Lysa Appleton. It is no secret that networking is an integral part of any job search, and an essential activity for long term employability. So, how can we support and guide our clients in networking successfully? To begin, I believe that we need to clearly define what networking is – and what it is not. Networking is not about dressing in power clothes and asking for a job. That tactic may have worked 10 years ago, but it’s not a comfortable or appreciated approach today. Networking is about building…
By Daisy Wright. Want to be a part of something awesome? Join CPC’s Facebook Group! One of the best parts of membership in the group is that it’s FREE. CPC’s Facebook Group is the quickest way to get answers to your work-related challenges. Launched in July 2017, the group has quickly grown to 200+ members, as of this writing. Since then, the page has logged more than 450 posts, 3000 comments, and 5000 reactions. On average, 100 members per day actively engage with the group. And, this is not engagement…
By Stephanie Clark. A business owner since 2007, I’ve not always been as attuned to business as I could have been. If I were to begin again, I would incorporate an annual business review into my practice. Why? Because you don’t know what to fix if you don’t know what’s broken! Admittedly, I am not an entrepreneur at heart; I am a writer. And yet, if I wish to succeed as a self-employed writer, I cannot ignore basic business principles. I urge all, whether self-employed or not, to take a…
By Tanya Kett. The 2017 holiday period is upon us. It’s a time to get together with friends, family, and work colleagues. Invitations to parties and dinners abound. For many people, the season offers a welcome break from the stress and intensity of day-to-day work life. For introverts, however, the holiday season can create stress. For introverted job-seeking clients, the stresses of the season may be compounded. These individuals dread the prospect of having to attend uncomfortable social gatherings, and, if they do attend, they do so while burdened with the…
By Makeda Waterman, Guest Contributor. There is a popular misconception that December is an unfavourable time for clients to find quality job opportunities. Clients may believe this for various reasons. They may think that most organizations do not have the budget at year end to hire new employees, that it is a busy time of the year for human resources to conduct interviews, or that the economy tends to slow down in December. All of these pre-conceived notions are often untrue and may be detrimental to a client’s job search. According…