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By Conny Lee. Being authentic means being true to who we really are – being honest and transparent. Being authentic helps you relate to your audience. Authenticity means: We know, or figure out, who we truly are, and what our values, interests, dreams, and strengths are. We find the courage to face the fear of not being liked or accepted. We stop conforming to who we believe we should be. We let our unique, individual self shine through. Some of the benefits of being authentic are that we are happier…
By Cathy Milton. CPC member Amy Watt is the first person to successfully complete all five courses in Career Professionals of Canada’s Career Development Practitioner (CDP) Program. This is a significant achievement that required a lot of hard work and focus. In CPC’s record book, Amy will always hold the distinction of being the first CDP graduate of this widely endorsed Canadian online program for career practitioners. Amy kindly agreed to be interviewed, sharing her thoughts and reflections on her achievement. Get to know Amy better by reading on. For the benefit…
By Adrienne Tom. Professionals can employ a wealth of tips and best practices to raise the value of a resume. Recognizing that no two job seekers are exactly alike, the following resume tips offer a variety of starting points and next-level improvements for both Canadian career practitioners and job seeking clients. Apply the tips that best suit your resume creation requirements and create a document that rises above the rest: Pick out a job target before you start. Unsure of career direction? Work with a CPC Career Strategist. Exploring multiple…
By Giselle Mazurat. I love trend research because without it we wouldn’t have a clue about where the world is going. As career practitioners, if we don’t know where things are going, we might share outdated information with our clients, leaving them improperly equipped to compete in the marketplace. We need to see the coming trends so we can position our clients to find the greatest opportunities. And then there are the solid job search tips that seem timeless. Here are 21 job search tips and trends that will help you…
By Sukhjit Singh. Happy National Volunteer Week #NVW2017, here is my gift to awesome #volunteers V-Power #MakeADifference #Canada150 #NewCdn #cdnimm We are cognizant that Canada would not be the country it is today without the peace and friendship of Nations indigenous to Canada, and the innumerable contributions of peoples from a diverse cultural mosaic. In recognition, as the country marks 150 years since confederation, we invite you to join us in celebrating Canada 150 PLUS.
By Sharon Graham. National Volunteer Recognition Week April 23 to 29, 2017 “13.3 million Canadians volunteer 2.1 billion hours, the equivalent of 1.1 million full-time jobs.” Canada Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating conducted by Statistics Canada and supported by Volunteer Canada. During National Volunteer Recognition Week, we’re reminded of the outstanding volunteer leadership provided by members of Career Professionals of Canada. As a social enterprise. CPC is a member-run, volunteer-driven community of professionals. With varied backgrounds and specialties, CPC’s volunteers form a brilliant, well-rounded team. A warm THANK YOU goes out to all…