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By Sharon Graham. When it comes to termination in Canada, it is important for employers, employees, and outplacement service providers to understand and adhere to Canadian employment standards and human rights legislation. The provinces and territories have jurisdiction over the majority of employment matters including employee termination while certain workers are protected by federal laws. Termination of employment is one of the most important components covered by Canadian legislation. Depending on the jurisdiction, laws cover minimum standards for such things as termination notice and severance pay. The Institute of Professional…
By Cathy Milton. In today’s world we can truly say that “To Sell is Human”. It is so easy for one to sell their favourite book, movie or television show but as soon as one is asked to sell themselves, they freeze. What is it about the word “sell” that sets people into a panic? With the labour market being such a competitive market it is imperative that our clients face this phobia and learn the art of being proud of their accomplishments and success stories and become comfortable sharing…
By Shannon Mack. “Social media” is a relatively new concept. The term was introduced only about ten years ago. Using social media for career advancement is even more recent. The nature of social media is a relationship tool. It is designed to make connections, and get to know the people you are connected with and vice versa. This can be a huge opportunity for today’s job seeker. As career practitioners, we need to understand how social media marketing works and how to apply these tactics towards a client’s career transition. Whether they like it or…
“We’re strong when we walk together. Together we can sing much louder. Louder than any voice alone. With the strength of a thousand soldiers. We can climb any mountain higher.” “Together We Are One” official TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games song recorded by multiple Juno Award-winner and platinum recording artist Serena Ryder. Welcome to our new PROFESSIONAL Members: Ann Muise Anthony Markus Eireann Montreuil Jacqueline Baillie Kim Richards Linda Brown Peter Sainas Rob Porter Shannan Laing Sukhjit Singh Susan Peacock-Agnel Yasmin Smith Quintal Thank you to our renewing PROFESSIONAL…
By Maureen McCann. One of the factors I find most influences successful people is their ability to be self-aware enough to make good life changes. Call it a goal, an aspiration, or a dream – most successful people are focused on achieving a positive end result and continue to pursue it because they are self-motivated. Self-motivation doesn’t come naturally. In fact, many of us give up on our resolutions quite quickly. However, those people making positive change in their lives stick it out. They make things happen, regardless of what…
By Sharon Graham. Over the last two decades, the term “value proposition” has gained much popularity in the corporate world: Companies use it to describe the value an organization offers customers. Marketers use it to summarize a core strategy for differentiating competitors. Advertisers employ the term to differentiate products in specific markets. Manufacturers define it as the primary benefit of a product or service. The concept of Value Proposition* is a formalized approach to job search, derived from various established corporate and personal branding strategies. It is a marketing strategy…