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Kristina Fernandez is the National Bilingual Manager of Program Coordination, Innovation, and Quality with NPower Canada. In this role, she works nationally, supporting individuals in achieving their career goals. A member of CPC and a Certified Work-Life Strategist (CWS), Kristina is grateful for the community of like-minded professionals striving to make a positive impact. One of her most significant professional accomplishments is founding and growing Promoting Harmony, a social media platform dedicated to Work-Life Balance, Career Coaching, and Living your Dream Life. Reflecting on her career, Kristina is reminded that having…
In 2020, I made the career transition from corporate recruitment to independent career service provider. I had been a recruiter for 15 years and decided it was time to make a move. At the time, all my social media and online presence was entirely centred around being a recruiter. Having a master’s degree in business, and a specialization in marketing, it didn’t take me long to realize that, without a solid plan, I was heading toward failure. Re-inventing myself and deciding how I would present myself to the world needed…
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…