Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
By Juliana de Souza. As employment counsellors we all agree about the need to network, but why do so many job seekers dread the thought of networking? Clients have all sorts of concerns behind their fear of networking. Some that I have heard are: “I’m new to this country,” “I don’t know what to say,” and “I am shy.” Many think of social networking as an awkward way of meeting people in business suits and talking about complex ideas. Through my years of career counselling, I’ve learned that to help clients start networking I…
By Lori Jazvac. Generation Z, born between 1995 and 2010, will be entering the labour market in astounding numbers in a few years. This transition will fundamentally shape our workforce. About Generation Z Thus far, recruiters have been focusing on attracting, recruiting, mentoring, and retaining the millennial generation. However, there are already a growing number of Gen Zs in the workforce, revolutionizing corporate cultures with their entrepreneurial values and innovative ideas. This is supported by a Gen Z and Gen Y Workplace Expectations Study conducted by Randstad. They found that Gen…
The Regroupement québécois des organismes pour le développement de l’employabilité (RQuODE) just published Pinasuutitsaq – ᐱᓇᓲᑎᑦᓴᖅ, a new reference guide which aims to improve career development interventions with Inuit clients, in urban and northern settings. The goal of this guide is to equip counsellors working in Inuit communities or with Inuit clients so that they might better be able to identify cultural specific features in their interventions with this clientele, while improving their understanding of the major issues encountered by Inuit seeking employment. Click here to view or download the…
By Eilidh Sligo, CRS As a career advisor in a university, and a relative newcomer to the world of resume writing, I reached out to Career Professionals of Canada to build my strategic resume competency. The Certified Resume Strategist (CRS) credential undoubtedly boosted my knowledge, skills and credibility when working with clients. Work at your own pace One of the things that I love about the certification is the ability it gave me to work at my own pace. The self-study mode meant that I could block off a weekend to review the…
Celebrate CANADA DAY (Fête du Canada), the birthday of Canada. On July 1, 1867, Canada became a new federation with its own constitution. We recognize this important day across the provinces and territories with parades, fireworks, and fun-filled outdoor events. You’ll find presentations, music, and many other activities in public centres across Canada. From coast to coast to coast, we celebrate our history and the achievements that define who we are as Canadians. What’s your Canada? What’s your Canada? Anson Henry on how everyone loves Canada What’s your Canada? Paul Martin…
CPC Member Snapshot: Interview Skills Coach, Paul Olson RPC completed over 30 years within the fire service, the last seven of those years were as Assistant Fire Chief. One of his major tasks as a Chief was being responsible for the hiring. This meant working in all areas of the process. This involved HR, Industrial Psychologists, Dr’s for the testing process and resume review. Following the testing was of course the interviews. This is where he gained his interest in doing Interview Skills Coaching. Post retirement, Paul graduated with honors completing a Diploma…