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By Christine Cristiano. It’s been said that one of the keys to success is to surround oneself with like-minded people; the CPC Facebook Group enables group members to do just that. Whether you are flying solo in your own private company or working within an organization helping individuals along their job search journey, having access to a platform to connect and share resources, knowledge, and best practices is a win-win for all parties. Since the decision to launch the CPC Facebook Group in mid-2017, membership and participation has skyrocketed. When CPC’s…
By Tanya Kett. When people ask “What do you do?” many of us will answer in a way that indicates that we define ourselves by our career. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Careers foster self-esteem, status, social responsibility, and well-being. All of these things are benefits of a satisfying career, and things that non-disabled people can easily take for granted. With growing numbers of highly educated people with disabilities, the challenge for these individuals is finding gainful employment. Clodagh Nolan and Claire Gleeson state, in their 2016 report…
By Lori Jazvac. Are your clients feeling stressed at work? Today’s continuously changing workplaces are increasingly fast-paced and competitive, and it seems that employers have ever-higher expectations and demands. Examples of themes and scenarios contributing to workplace stress are: High-end technologies and artificial intelligence are enforcing the requirement for additional training related to the development of new and marketable skills. Globalization, industry changes, and competitive customer demands are fuelling concerns about job and financial security. Bullying and harassment incidents in the workplace are on the rise. Some clients I work…
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.…