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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…
Have you ever worked with clients who left an organization for another opportunity and, shortly thereafter, found themselves wanting to return to their original place of employment? These individuals are called boomerang employees. Boomerang employees are not uncommon these days; workers frequently change roles and companies for many different reasons. The changing nature of the work landscape, stressful demands on employees, high-volume workloads, and stiff competition, coupled with the aftermath of the Great Shift or the Great Resignation, are just some of the factors that are causing many employees to…
Isabeau Iqbal (she/her) is a career coach who specializes in empowering individuals to take decisive action, make informed choices, overcome overwhelm, and conquer procrastination, ultimately fostering a profound sense of fulfillment in their professional lives. With a focus on assisting ambitious perfectionists in the higher education sector, Isabeau, who identifies as a perfectionist herself, comprehends the unique challenges associated with this trait and offers valuable strategies to harness its potential. In addition to her coaching work, Isabeau is actively involved as a volunteer on both the CPC Social Media Team…