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Recently, a good friend of mine was transitioned out from her long-time corporate employer. Collaborating with her outplacement consultant, my friend created and polished up a new résumé. She then sent it to me and asked what I thought. The new résumé was pretty good, but something didn’t sit right with me, even after reading it over several times. For a couple of days, I tried to figure out why it left me feeling “blah.” Then it struck me. The résumé is BORING. My friend is brilliant, funny, and very…
Urvashi Sharma works as an Employment Counsellor at MOSAIC, specifically within the Career Path Program for skilled immigrants. Driven by her belief in the potential for everyone to achieve success in their careers, Urvashi made the decision to become a career coach. A Certified Résumé Strategist with extensive training from CPC in advanced résumé development and interview coaching, she has a proven track record of aiding new immigrant professionals in attaining their career aspirations. Urvashi’s approach involves guiding clients in enhancing their confidence, developing their skills, and taking responsibility for…
If you had asked me about résumé writing ten years ago, just as I was starting my career practice, I would have said that it is as much an art as it is a science. Résumé writing requires comprehensive research, forethought, and strategic planning, and an ability to gather the right information. It’s all about presenting the client’s value through high-quality content, yet design and formatting are equally important if you want to catch the reader’s eye. I’d like to share what I’ve learned over the years about how to…
Patricia Mosca (she/her) is a graduate of McMaster University’s Bachelor of Commerce program, which included specialized courses in human resources and leadership. Boasting nearly 20 years of recruitment experience across diverse industries, Patricia possesses a deep understanding of the current job market and the requirements of today’s employers. In 2019, she embarked on a consulting career and has assisted nearly 100 clients in forging new career paths. Her career coaching expertise was further validated when she obtained CPC’s Certified Interview Strategist (CIS) designation. Patricia has made notable contributions as a…
Andrea Fowler is an esteemed member of CPC. With four years of experience as an Administration Officer at the NWT Career Centre in Yellowknife, Andrea brings valuable expertise to her role. A member of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, she resides in a settlement near Yellowknife, which boasts a population of approximately 220 individuals. At the Career Centre, Andrea and her team cater to a diverse clientele, with a significant portion being Dene First Nations. Andrea finds inspiration through her clients. She skillfully aligns clients’ remarkable qualities with their career aspirations, all…
The ongoing debate over return to office (RTO) mandates continues to receive a lot of attention. In Canada, employers began rolling out return to the workplace policies in mid-to-late 2022. In December 2022, the Canadian federal government announced that, starting in the spring of 2023, public servants would be required to work at least two to three days a week in person. As the world continues to adjust and struggle with the post-pandemic work scene, conflict and debate between employers and employees persists. What are the main points on both sides of…