Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
By Natalie MacLellan. Whether we are engaged in career coaching, interview consulting, or résumé and profile writing, our clients rely on our specialized knowledge. Clients come to us because we are assumed to know things that they do not. People regard us as Subject Matter Experts. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a recognized authority in their field. You can achieve recognition as an SME through a combination of education, experience, and marketing. Education One of the most straightforward ways to position yourself as Subject Matter Experts is – not surprisingly…
Not sure how to write a strategic resume? You’re not alone. Build your credibility… …and your resume writing skills. Advanced Resume Development Program Next 5-week fully facilitated online program is scheduled for May 2017 If you are serious about advancing your expertise in resume writing, or if you are considering applying for your Certified Resume Strategist (CRS) Certification in the future, you will discover that this program is designed to help you achieve your goal! This fully facilitated program includes virtual lectures, interactive discussions, follow-up assignments, and online mentoring by your program…
By Joanne Savoie Malone. As a recruiter, I read resumes daily and I appreciate a well-written one. I recognize that putting together a resume is personal and everyone has an opinion. But, there is more to resume writing. To be a good resume writer, you need excellent interviewing skills in order to assess your client’s background, experiences, and abilities. It’s also advisable that you fully understand your client’s niche or market and the recruiter’s preferences. One of my duties is to help potential candidates review their resumes, make suggestions, and sometimes…
By Kamee Gilmore. Price…the cost at which something is obtained. In the field of résumé writing, that “something” for our clients is their desired job or promotion as a result of the services we have provided. In Canada, the average individual makes anywhere from $36,000 to $64,000 per year. If you break this down, a person makes from $139 to $244 per day. If our services help a client speed up their job hunt by even one week, then the immediate value to that person would be anywhere from $693.00 through $1222.00. Chances…
By Lori Jazvac. In my earlier career, a manager suggested that I start working from home to perform collection calls in the evening. At the time, I declined. I had grown up with the notion that a traditional “9-5” role constituted working only outside of the home, an assumption likely formed because my parents worked shifts in a factory for over three decades and retired without ever considering flexible work options. During the recession, I returned to school. My passion for supporting job seekers was on the horizon. During this time,…
March 22nd, 2017 (OTTAWA) – Career development professionals from across Canada are applauding the federal government’s agenda for increasing labour market participation. The 2017 Federal Budget, tabled today in Ottawa by Minister Morneau took important steps to invest in labour force participation for underrepresented groups, especially youth, women, indigenous populations and veterans. While the government did not commit to a national school-to-work transition strategy, many of the measures in this budget will make career transitions easier, by allowing more people to access retraining and upskilling programs without losing other benefits. The…