Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
In my research, I have come across an interesting theory, which reflects a client-centered approach: The Chaos Theory of Careers. At Vanderbilt University, Dr. Jim Bright, the co-author of Chaos Theory of Careers, sheds light on a perspective that seems to resonate today. In fact, you may have touched on this theory at some point in your career coaching without even realizing it. How Does the Chaos Theory of Careers Work? While seen as an offshoot of planned happenstance, the Chaos Theory of Careers allows for greater flexibility, allowing us to…
CPC Member Snapshot: Penny Alalouf is an Interview Coach with over 10 years of experience in coaching and recruitment. Penny wakes up every day focused on engaging people in meaningful ways. Her mission is to optimize her clients’ visibility and position them for top executive jobs. With an innate ability to understand people, she helps her clients bring the best version of themselves forward. Penny’s success stems from a relentless energy she brings to every person she works with, proactively identifying strengths and building confidence. She is passionate about connecting human potential and helping people feel more engaged in their life and by the…
By Skye Berry Burke. Precarious workers are no longer just minimum wage employees with irregular hours. They can be high-tech workers hired for freelance projects, accountants who seek contract after contract, service-sector employees who are no longer guaranteed hours, and teachers who are struggling to get a foothold in school boards. They are sometimes highly educated people who just can’t seem to find secure work. They do not have benefits, vacation pay, or the prospect of a pension. Precarious workers are becoming the norm in Canada. According to this Toronto Star…
By Eilidh Sligo. Unpaid internships have traditionally been seen as a way for new graduates to gain experience in their chosen industry. Growing up, I was aware of aspiring professionals who used their family network to secure unpaid opportunities in prestigious organizations in industries ranging from law, to consulting and accounting. However, times have changed, and new legislation requires all workers to be paid minimum wage. Legal Issues Within Canada, the employment law of each province will determine whether an organization can legally hire your client to work in an unpaid internship…
By Sharon Graham. It is my pleasure to announce Career Professionals of Canada’s 2016 Awards of Excellence Program recipients. This year’s competition was extremely tight, with 48 nominations. All the submissions were admirable – proving once again that our membership comprises some of the very best in our profession. Congratulations to all! I’d like to offer special thanks to our judging team who were presented with the difficult challenge of selecting the recipients from the stellar nominations – this was not an easy task! Here are this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients (Winners,…
CPC Member Snapshot: Sean Mukherjee is the founder/owner of Active Career Solutions Inc., a career consulting company in Calgary that is dedicated to helping those with all kinds of specialized career needs. Sean is a positive and energetic resourcing professional with over 15 years of experience in recruiting, career coaching, resourcing management and account management. He has placed numerous clients into many exciting roles as well as helping them achieve their career goals. Throughout his career, sean has supported those with career needs, he has now decided to focus his energy on Career Consulting and development.…