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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…
By CPC Mastermind, Cindy Harvey. Launched in March 2015, Periscope is Twitter’s live video streaming mobile app. At this time, it’s available on iOS and Android. You can share a live video broadcast (called a ‘Scope’) with your followers on Periscope and Twitter. The idea is to let someone else see what’s happening right now, through your eyes. How is Periscope used? Since it’s a mobile app, it can be used on the fly. Or, you can plan to broadcast at a specific day and time and let your network know they can join you…
By CPC Mastermind, Lori Jazvac. Career Professionals of Canada’s CAREERPRO 2015 Online Conference was a phenomenal success. The event featured presentations from experts in our field. Career Masterminds facilitated live chats on a wide array of concepts from career assessments, labour market trends, best resume practices, to career development. One topic that stood out, in particular, continues to intrigue professionals from all walks of life – Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence is a marketable skill that is required in today’s competitive labour market and is crucial for success – both personally and professionally. Some clients consistently have…
“It is SO VITAL to recognize when a client needs support and help beyond our expertise. Sometimes, we can be the first person that a client in crisis comes in contact with, so listening compassionately while being able to refer is important.“ Lise Stransky ~ CPC Member, Resume Writer CAREERPRO Career Development Conference Welcome to our new PROFESSIONAL Members: Debora Dekok Jenna Peeples Jill Farmer Kamee Gilmore Michaela Fengstad Roula Tzianetas Sarah Strel Thank you to our renewing PROFESSIONAL Members: Adrian Schuurmans Amanda Wencel Dorothy Keenan Ginette Comeau-Roy Lee-Anne Geseron Tracy…