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How do you help parents re-entering the workforce? Tips from Career Professionals

February 4, 2016 |

By Marian Bernard. Men and women are now taking time from their careers and the labour market to stay home with their kids. Career gaps range from a couple years to upwards of 20 years. This can result in many obstacles for those parents, from gaps in the resume, to no longer knowing their place in the labour market. When the time comes for them to jump back into the competitive job market they find themselves confused, insecure and feeling hopeless. But we can help. CPC Mastermind, Lee-Anne Geseron led this month’s…

CPC Certification Information Session Recording

February 1, 2016 | Comments Off on CPC Certification Information Session Recording

Are you considering applying for CPC ‘Strategist’ Certifications? CPC’s Certified “Strategist” designations are an excellent way to enhance your own resume and add to your credibility as a Career Professional. This session is ideal if you want to learn more about attaining your designations: CERTIFIED RESUME STRATEGIST (CRS) CERTIFIED INTERVIEW STRATEGIST (CIS) CERTIFIED EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIST (CES) CERTIFIED CAREER STRATEGIST (CCS) Download your handout and watch this 15-minute presentation below to learn all about CPC’s Certification Program. HANDOUT: Certification Information Session

What is your vision for career development in Canada?

January 30, 2016 |

By Sharon Graham. The following content was originally part of the CAREERPRO 2016 event. There is no question that Canada is diverse and resourceful, yet we have many challenges ahead. As CAREERPROs, it is incumbent on us to be aware of our nation’s policies and plans. Early this year, at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Prime Minister Trudeau featured Canada’s many strengths and potentials. Upon his return, he met face-to-face with 10 Canadians with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints to discuss their concerns. There is no doubt that our current economy…

CPC Member Appreciation – January 2016

January 30, 2016 | Comments Off on CPC Member Appreciation – January 2016

“Some people may think that career development is a luxury. I don’t think so. I believe that it is an essential service that should be accessible to everyone. If we can help people develop their careers, find jobs where they are happy and safe, and stand up for themselves if they are treated unfairly, I believe that we have done our job.” Giselle Mazurat ~ CPC Member, Resume Writer CAREERPRO 2015 Career Development Conference Welcome to our new PROFESSIONAL Members: Bill Eady Coreen Boucher Glenn Blaylock Kah Hock Koh Marianne Mesch Natasha…

Business success through professional associations: Why employers must care

January 27, 2016 | Comments Off on Business success through professional associations: Why employers must care

By Sharon Graham. The Canadian Council for Career Development (CCCD) is the hub for our Canadian associations. As our national advocacy voice, it promotes quality service, training, and certification for organizations and professionals who work in our field. Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) and other provincial associations have instituted the Canadian Standards & Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners (S&Gs) within our infrastructure. But compliance to the standards is just the tip of the iceberg. For an organization’s corporate ethics, integrity, and culture to be truly instituted, it needs to walk…

Breaking Down the Anatomy of a Successful LinkedIn Profile

January 22, 2016 | Comments Off on Breaking Down the Anatomy of a Successful LinkedIn Profile

Today, the vast majority of business professionals and job seekers are using LinkedIn as their resume to proactively learn about new opportunities that can advance their careers. As a result, LinkedIn has quickly risen to the top of the recruiting chain. With its millions of users and targeted groups, this social platform is a key tool for recruiters to find and hire top talent. Are you maximizing your odds of being noticed on LinkedIn? Grow your network and career with your profile on LinkedIn. By keeping your profile filled out…