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By Sharon Graham. It’s hard to believe that some ten years ago, The Secret came on the scene causing quite a bit of excitement and uproar. The great ascent of the book and video can be credited somewhat to Oprah Winfrey’s support, but much criticism arose because some believed people would use The Secret to focus more on obtaining material possessions. To many of us in the career services field, “The Secret” is really no secret at all. It’s the Law of Attraction. If you’re hoping to achieve your goals, you can…
By Lise Stransky. In my work with clients, I am most often influenced by the theory of one of my heroes, John Krumboltz, mainly because I see his theory of Planned Happenstance alive in my own career. John Krumboltz’s planned happenstance theory makes it OK to not always plan, because unplanned events could lead to good careers. This theory specifically addresses the need for people to deal with change within the rapidly changing labour market. Krumboltz states that people with these qualities are more likely to capitalize on chance events and turn serendipity…
CPC Member Snapshot: Angelika Trinkwon develops uniquely branded marketing packages for her clients through resume and cover letter innovation. Her designations as a Certified Resume Strategist (CRS) and Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) prove to be a winning combination for her clients. Her work is featured in Best Canadian Resumes – Third Edition and Best Canadian Cover Letters – Second Edition. Welcome to our new PROFESSIONAL Members: Bonnie Wong Cem Turetken Kim-Ann Samuda Thank you to our renewing PROFESSIONAL Members: Amy Bjerknes Carole Marinier Charmaine Johnson Elizabeth Piergeti Kathleen Weston Kevin Schafer…
By Karine Touloumjian. “Digital marketing” is a term we use for marketing products and services using technologies. Digital marketing is a great way to expose your career service to a vast audience and convert leads into customers. You control your digital brand image and, therefore, you can market your brand successfully and attract your ideal clients. Create a website for your service Start by creating a website to represent your brand effectively. It is estimated that we only have around eight seconds to make a first impression with a new visitor; this first impression will make your…
By Lee-Anne Geseron. We often work with clients who are contemplating a change – be it personal, life style, or career choice/growth. Statistics show that 70-80 percent of people dislike their current jobs. This ranges from a mild irritation to downright loathing. That is 4 out of 5 workers! This is incredibly sad when you think about it, since the majority of our time is spent at work! The reality of this is that many workplace roles are simply not being filled by the right people. If the roles and responsibilities of…
By Sharon Graham. If you are a resume writer, employment consultant or career practitioner, you want to give your clients the best chance for success. Here’s a compilation of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) resources recommended by Career Professionals of Canada’s Resume Strategist Mastermind Group. There is a lot of discussion and contradiction about ATS systems and how they work. Read each of these resources to get meaningful insight into optimizing resumes for your clients. Make your own informed conclusions and prepare yourself well to support clients effectively. Applicant Tracking System…