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People can get themselves stuck in a rut very easily. We are all guilty of it at some level or another – and when we are stuck, even the simplest of nudges can help get us out of our own heads and back into reality. I’m grateful to get to talk to many people about […]
By Sharon Graham. The world of work is changing dramatically. It is becoming increasingly evident that there is a profound mismatch between the Canadian labour market and career opportunities for new entrants. Our youth are encountering seemingly insurmountable challenges in career decision-making, career development, and long-term career growth. We call this the “youth disconnect.” As a Canadian Career Practitioner, you need to be informed and prepared to provide meaningful support and services to your clients. Career Professionals of Canada’s Experienced Practitioners Mastermind Group has done the research and selected the…
By Sharon Graham. Shifts in the Canadian economy drive our labour market and the compensation that employers are willing to offer employees. The recent recession has caused a downward pressure on salaries and benefits. As a result, negotiation has become trickier than ever. The compensation negotiation is an inevitable part of the interview process. To secure a job offer, every candidate must be able to negotiate confidently and effectively. Yet many dread the prospect of negotiating a salary. No doubt, your next client will encounter the question, “What is your salary…
Career Professionals of Canada – By Career Practitioners for Career Practitioners Who are Career Professionals of Canada? CPC is the leading Canadian credentialing, professional development, and networking organization for career practitioners. We connect Canadians to a nationwide network of career development advisors. As a member-run, volunteer-driven association of professionals, our members work together to achieve their career and business goals by: Showcasing their expertise Highlighting their professionalism Promoting quality services Instituting ethics within the Canadian career industry Visit us online to learn more about Career Professionals of Canada and our…
By Sharon Graham. The world is constantly evolving and, to survive and thrive, your clients need to become CareerPreneurs. “We are living in a time of change. Many of our clients are faced with the daunting task of navigating their way through the many challenges and opportunities found in the new world of work. Because of shifting market trends and worker values, the Career Strategist will play a pivotal role in helping clients take on a more “careerpreneurial” attitude.” Angelo Di Giorgio, CPC Member Career Professionals of Canada’s Certified Career…
Welcome to our new PROFESSIONAL Members: Brent Irwin Daya Ganeshakumar Idil Osman Jama Jennifer Miller Laura Mitchell Lisa Liu Margaret Goslin Mindy Sperber Mona Abdoon Yanny Oi-Yan Yeung Yenna Hua Thank you to our renewing PROFESSIONAL Members: Adrienne Tom Charmaine Johnson Hassan Abtidon Kathy Weston Kevin Schafer Lori Rubinger Lotte Struwing Michael Thompson Pat Harper Paul Oliveira Zahra Hirji Congratulations to our newly certified PROFESSIONAL Member: Adrienne Tom, CRS Kudos to our CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Assessment Team for their hard work: Angelika Trinkwon, CRS Carole Marinier, CRS Gabrielle LeClair, MCRS, MCIS,…