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By Maureen Farmer. Without a doubt, serving as a career professional is rewarding; helping people win a promotion, get a new job, or change careers is the pinnacle of success. In performing this vital work, you are trusted with important information, which you must keep confidential. As a business owner and career professional, I have noticed a phenomenon that alarms me: breach of client information. The inappropriate disclosure of client information can derail your client’s career as well as your business. Even an innocent conversation in a coffee shop, restaurant, or other public…
By Maureen McCann. “Resume writers are not just typists who can make a document look nice. It takes a trained individual with knowledge in labour market trends and job search techniques, as well as with solid skills in interviewing, information gathering, strategic thinking, technical savvy, wordsmithing and so much more.” Christine Cristiano, CCS I recently set off to answer the question, “How much does a Canadian resume cost?” I had a lot of help along the way. I first reached out to the CPC Facebook Community. I polled group members by asking…
By Lori Jazvac. Dr. Viktor Frankl, a neurologist and psychiatrist, believed that the search for meaning of human existence, coined as “Logotherapy,” represented one of humanity’s most powerful driving forces. Translated into our world of career management, when clients lack meaning, they may experience career stress and anxiety. For employers, a deficit in meaning might produce higher employee absenteeism, high turnover, and low employee engagement rates. Dr. Frankl would explain that we have an “inner pull” to search for better opportunities. We can see examples that support the pursuit of meaning in today’s world.…
In your employment service, you need to increase clients’ knowledge, understanding, and skills, and motivate behaviour change. That’s not new. What is new, and has been evolving in recent times, is your funder’s expectations. You are doing more with the same resources, and sometimes with even less, yet with greater accountability than ever before. It is time to reflect on your practices, as something must give. We know that digital learning is ESSENTIAL to creating more capacity, so staff have the time to focus on those clients that need the most attention. It’s easy…
Do you have prospects who question your value? Clients want to know the return on investment (ROI) of career services. Maureen McCann helps you answer your client’s “Why should I hire you?” question. By Maureen McCann. According to the Canadian Education and Research Institute of Counselling (CERIC), against the backdrop of an increasingly freelance economy and the rapidly shifting nature of work, career development matters more than ever. “Research shows career development is associated with many educational, societal, and financial benefits. Individuals realize greater well-being and satisfaction in life. Schools lift student success and…
By Skye Berry-Burke. Career Professionals employ many strategies and approaches to guide clients to access the hidden job market. The “hidden job market” is a broad term used to describe jobs that aren’t posted online or in advertisements. With more than 80% of positions being filled by direct and indirect job leads, clients need to go beyond online job boards and search engines to find their next opportunity. I recently facilitated an online discussion with members of Career Professionals of Canada. My colleagues agreed that the number one way job seekers can tap the hidden…