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Nicolas Wang is the Career Service Manager at Acsenda School of Management, a post-secondary institution in Vancouver. In his role, he provides valuable support to international students and newcomers, offering various services, resources, and programs to help them secure employment opportunities. Nicolas considers completing his Career Development Practitioner (CDP) designation through Career Professionals of Canada to be one of his greatest professional accomplishments. He actively volunteers for Toastmasters International, where he enjoys providing mentorship to his fellow club members. As a father of a 1-year-old, he is continuously learning about…
Job development is a distinct and specialized role in the realm of career development. Career professionals who perform the important work of job development have a specific set of qualifications, skills, and qualities. In our current labour market, Job Developers are in demand and their unique skillset is held in high regard. Read on to learn about what Job Developers do and the key skills they need to be successful in the role. What is Job Development? Job development is about connecting with employers to create work opportunities and place…
Matt Purdey is a highly experienced career professional with over 10 years of expertise in assisting individuals in understanding and implementing best practices in job search. He has worked with various non-profit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and private clients, supporting thousands of people, including domestic and international students, internationally educated professionals, and mid-to-senior level professionals. Matt helps job-seeking clients to search smarter, improve their performance, and take control of their careers. In 2018, he launched Foresight Career Coaching to extend his reach and offer comprehensive career development services to a broader range…
It is our pleasure to announce Career Professionals of Canada’s 2023 Awards of Excellence Program recipients. With our new guidelines in place for the 2023 awards program, the bar was raised. Still, the competition proved rigorous as we received 42 outstanding submissions to evaluate. I’d like to offer special thanks to our 2023 team of judges who were presented with the difficult challenge of selecting the winners, honourable mentions, and nominees this year — this was not an easy task! CPC’s membership comprises some of the very best in our profession. Please…
Chloe Lyons is the owner and talent consultant at Lyons Talent Consulting, which was launched in January 2023. With 13 years of experience in corporate HR, Chloe has specialized in talent attraction, engagement, talent development programs, and recruitment. After gaining valuable expertise in various industries, including banking, insurance, engineering, and healthcare, Chloe decided to venture into her own consulting business. She has worked in diverse environments, ranging from large multinational corporations to small, fast-growing start-ups with 20 employees. As a Certified Career Strategist (CCS) and a Chartered Professional in Human…
We’re delighted to share an exiting opportunity for career professionals to participate in free training and development. Change it Up, a leading organization dedicated to fostering professional growth and advancement, is offering access to a transformative and complimentary professional development program for facilitators. The newly introduced professional development program holds tremendous promise for career professionals across Canada. If you’re interested in learning how to grow or strengthen your facilitation skills, read on! Change it Up provides strength-based, soft-skills training in ready-to-use workshops that are holistic, hands-on, learner-centred, and trauma-aware. Gathering…