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By CPC Mastermind, Charmaine Johnson. As a GenXer, I’ve had the privilege of watching the world go online. I remember handwriting letters and mailing them until email changed the way we communicated. I have fully embraced the digital explosion and love all the gadgets that make my life so much easier. Admittedly, I’m not well versed on all the new trends, especially social media. But, I’m ready to make better use of my Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts. It’s not that I don’t know how to use the social mediums – it’s that I’m not comfortable doing it. Sharing what I’m…
By Sharon Graham. A short while back, I evaluated a resume for a young manager. On initial review, it seemed that he had a great deal going for him. His resume started off with a glowing summary of his senior-level accountability and high-profile role. However, delving deeper, I found that the young man had NO corroborating stories to tell. When asked why he wrote these pie-in-the-sky statements in his resume, he said – with all the confidence in the world – “I know that I can do those things. I just need to be given the chance.”…
Want to start your own Private Career Practice? Access this FREE short course: START A CAREER PRACTICE Are you thinking about starting your own home-based private career practice? Start off on the right foot. As requested by popular demand, Career Professionals of Canada’s FREE information session is now available in full. Explore self-employment with Sharon Graham, founder of Career Professionals of Canada. In this session, you’ll receive practical information from a business insider. This interactive session will answer these questions: What do I need to know about private practice? Can…
By Dorothy Keenan. Here’s another reason to be a member of Career Professionals of Canada! Save significant money on your insurance. I have been a member of Career Professionals of Canada for the last two years and the benefits keep happening. Not only have I improved my resume writing skills, I have met people from all over the country who share my interest in the career industry, now I have saved money on my insurance simply because I am a member of CPC! My liability insurance for the business has…
By CPC Mastermind, Skye Berry-Burke. Your website is your brand; it is usually the first impression you will have with your potential clients. They want to learn about you, see samples of your work, and reassure themselves that you are the right fit for them and their needs. Research shows that prospects are more likely to convert to clients if your site is responsive, looks professional, is easy to navigate, and is authentic to your brand. But, is website development and brand development something you should tackle on your own, or would…
By Kerry Bell. As a CPC Mastermind and career entrepreneur, I recently researched LinkedIn as a tool for promoting my career brand and business. LinkedIn is 277% more effective for lead generation than Facebook or Twitter. There are 400 million users on LinkedIn and most people looking for career help will search on LinkedIn at some point. Most career professionals are very busy. So, I would like to get to the point and share with you some ideas about how to leverage this valuable tool. Here are some simple tips you can use to quickly…