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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…
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…
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.…
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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…