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The Canadian Employment Strategist – Transitioning Clients Effectively

June 9, 2014 |

Introducing the 2014 CANADIAN EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIST 160+ Page Certified Employment Strategist (CES) eGuide All New – Order Your Copy Now! Career transition can inflict much stress on our clients. Job searching, resume writing, networking, interviewing, and negotiating are all accompanied by a steep learning curve. Keeping things on even keel is not an easy task. Clients need help to keep their job search in steady, forward motion – and the Certified Employment Strategist (CES) Program can help you enable and empower them. Want to get your CES certification? Get certified through…

Stop Comparing Yourself to Others, Claim Your Greatness!

June 6, 2014 |

By Daisy Wright. Stop comparing yourself to others. That is, on the assumption that it’s something you often do. Do you find yourself saying things like: “She always seem to have it all together; what’s the matter with me?” “He gets all the attention in meetings; why I can’t I?” “Why did she get the promotion over me? We have the same qualifications.” Have you ever said any of the above, or something that close? We all do, at some point or another. We should stop these comparisons. Oscar Wilde…

Are you Ready for Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation? A Primer on Commercial Electronic Messages

June 4, 2014 |

Important information for Canadian Career Services that distribute newsletters or other information by electronic means. On July 1, 2014, Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”) will come into effect, instituting strict compliance measures and hefty penalties for violators. As business and commerce have become more interconnected and reliant on electronic communications, there has arisen a need to monitor and regulate types of communication.  On July 1, 2014, Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”) will come into effect, instituting strict compliance measures and hefty penalties for violators. 115 countries have already enacted their own anti-spam legislation,…

5 Characteristics New Grads Should Not Talk About When Applying for Jobs

June 3, 2014 |

A survey of nearly one thousand Canadian employers has identified the characteristics they value most in applicants, and, intriguingly, those they value least – and the second list is surprising. Each year, the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) surveys Canadian employers to enquire about their hiring practices and intentions, including the characteristics they seek in a recruit. For the past three years, the Top 5 Characteristics have been the same. 5 Most Favoured Characteristics Communication Skills (Verbal) Teamwork Skills Analytical Skills Strong Work Ethic Problem Solving Skills These…

CPC Member Appreciation – May 2014

May 31, 2014 |

“Simply being with other people who are also seekers and who are involved in the same quest you are is very meaningful.” Dan Wakefield Welcome to our new PROFESSIONAL Members: Shannon Mack Shellie Deloyer Thank you to our renewing PROFESSIONAL Members: Esther Schvan Hassan Abtidon Joumana Azzi Tami Cooper Congratulations to our newly CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL Members: Andrea Torraville, CRS Esther Schvan, CRS Naomi Kolke, CRS Shelley Jessop, CRS Stephanie Gillies, CRS Yanny Oi-Yan Yeung, CRS Much gratitude goes to all our other volunteers who work diligently throughout the year!

Career Practitioners: Get Your Ideal Client with the Law of Attraction

May 28, 2014 |

By Sharon Graham. Are the right clients finding and using your Career Services? Ten entrepreneurial masterminds share their ideas on how to use the Law of Attraction to get and keep the ideal client. Career Professionals of Canada’s Career Entrepreneurs Mastermind Group recently had a rich discussion on how to use the Law of Attraction to identify, attract, and keep the ideal client. If you run an entrepreneurial career service, you can use these best practices to enhance your business. By attracting the right clients, you can enjoy an abundant…