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

June 4, 2014 | Comments Off on Are you Ready for Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation? A Primer on Commercial Electronic Messages

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 | Comments Off on 5 Characteristics New Grads Should Not Talk About When Applying for Jobs

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 | Comments Off on CPC Member Appreciation – May 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 | Comments Off on Career Practitioners: Get Your Ideal Client with the Law of Attraction

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…

Six Parallels between Career Development and Building a Business

May 27, 2014 | Comments Off on Six Parallels between Career Development and Building a Business

By Janet Barclay. I worked in employment services for many years before I decided to start my business, and I’ve noticed that job seekers and entrepreneurs really have a lot in common. Small business owners and job seekers need to define their target market and develop a plan for connecting with key decision makers within that market. Job seekers and small business owners need to identify and articulate their unique attributes and why employers or clients should choose them rather than their competitors. Entrepreneurs require marketing materials that clearly indicate…

Best Canadian Resumes Series – Newest Editions are Available Now

May 22, 2014 | Comments Off on Best Canadian Resumes Series – Newest Editions are Available Now

TARGETING THE CANADIAN JOB MARKET? The Best Canadian Resumes Book Series – New Editions of the Canadian Bestsellers Available Now! Hundreds of Resume Samples and Cover Letter Samples Written by and for Canadians ORDER THE BEST CANADIAN RESUME SERIES NOW For millions of Canadians, the resume and cover letter are crucial in the job search.  BEST CANADIAN RESUMES and BEST CANADIAN COVER LETTERS are Canada’s first and only resume sample guides for job seekers and professionals targeting the Canadian job market. Review over 250 sample resumes and cover letters crafted…