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7 Meaningful Resume Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Resources for Career Practitioners

April 24, 2016 |

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…

Video Marketing – Take the Plunge!

April 22, 2016 |

By Lee-Anne Geseron. One of the branding strategies I have been interested in “mastering” is the art of video marketing. When I joined Career Professionals of Canada last year I had no idea about the level of support, resources, and collaboration that would prevail. Along with gaining my certifications as a CRS, CIS, and CES, I attended the November CAREERPRO Virtual Conference and was thrilled with the aha moments. I then began digging a little deeper into all that CPC had to offer. I came across the opportunity to join a…

Tips for Branding – the Cornerstone of your Career Service

April 20, 2016 |

By Lori Jazvac. Branding is the cornerstone for a successful career service. According to Entrepreneur.com, “your brand is your promise to your customer. It tells them what they can expect from your products and services, and it differentiates your offering from that of your competitors. Your brand is derived from who you are, who you want to be and who people perceive you to be.” When I started my virtual resume writing and career consulting practice, I had a vision to assist clients with furthering their career objectives using a strategic approach.…

The Canadian Resume Strategist

April 11, 2016 |

Resume Writers and Employment Consultants  Want to refine your strategic resume writing abilities? Need to address real-world client situations more effectively? Want to exploit Microsoft Office to develop custom, high-end resumes?  Invest in yourself, your career and your clients   THE CANADIAN RESUME STRATEGIST | 6th Edition | Order Your Copy Now!   OPTION 1 – BUDGET On a budget? Purchase The Canadian Resume Strategist (PDF eGuide). This 150-page PDF eGuide is a valuable resource used by resume writers and employment consultants across Canada to develop their professional expertise. This study…

Be A Resume Writer Program – Get Clients Now

April 10, 2016 |

By Christine Cristiano. In my quest to generate leads and secure paying clients, I researched every program that I came across that promised that I would increase my income to thousands of dollars per week. As wonderful of that sounded, it just wasn’t realistic. I am all for positive thinking and ‘The Secret’ mindset but I needed something that would provide me some detailed actions that I could take to increase my business. I have been a member at www.bearesumewriter.com for a couple of years.  I would occasionally login into…

Do you practice handshaking with your clients?

April 8, 2016 |

By CPC Mastermind, Lori Jazvac. SET THE SCENE: In the employer’s waiting room, Jane, your client, feels well prepared. Because you’ve helped her practice how to respond to various questions, she is now primed to showcase her expertise. Walking into the interview room, she meets the prospective employer who extends a firm hand. She reaches out with initial jitters, responding with a weak grip. As the interview progresses, Jane’s nervousness dissipates — she answers each question with new-found confidence. At the interview close, she tentatively accepts the interviewer’s steady handshake before leaving…