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Janet MacDonald is a Scholarship Coach who assists Canadian high school students and their families in securing scholarships for university. Through her company, mycampusGPS, she conducts workshops and provides personalized guidance to students, helping them create compelling applications for admission and scholarships. Janet brings valuable experience as a former university Assistant Registrar and Admissions Officer, where she was responsible for student recruitment, admissions, and academic advising. She has a strong passion for guiding young people in their career development. In her role, she supports students in exploring various career options…
Zoha Khalid is a Certified Career Strategist (CCS) who works with young people facing barriers to employment. As a career development professional, her role involves training and supporting her clients so that they can gain the skills, experience, and education they need to transition successfully into the labour market and achieve their career goals. Zoha is also a social media content producer under the theme “Career Lifestyle.“ She shares career strategies and trends with a growing audience of more than 5000 subscribers. Zoha recognizes the importance of professional associations and the power of collective…
At Career Professionals of Canada (CPC), we are committed to helping shape the future of the career development profession. We’re thrilled to announce that as we continue to grow and expand our reach, we are seeking visionary leaders join us. Established in 2004, CPC has attracted members from all provinces and territories, as well as beyond our borders. Our diverse membership includes career professionals from universities, colleges, government organizations, non-profit services, and private sector businesses. In 2022, we took a significant step forward by incorporating as a not-for-profit association, positioning…
Rita Kamel is an award winning, master-certified career development strategist with an array of additional credentials. She actively volunteers for CPC, further demonstrating her commitment to the field. As the founder of DossierPro, she is dedicated to empowering professionals in navigating their international career moves. Her areas of specialization encompass career coaching, developing career documents, devising effective job search strategies, preparing for interviews, and facilitating mindset shifts. With fluency in English, French, and Arabic, Rita is able to cater to a diverse range of clients. She takes great pride in…
Maryam Heidarzadeh is a highly accomplished Certified Career Development professional with a diverse range of additional credentials including certification as a work-life strategist (CWS), community counsellor, and facilitator. She is also certified as a master reiki practitioner. Maryam brings extensive experience as a human resources professional, and WorkBC case manager and career advisor. Currently serving as an Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) employment services specialist at Impact North Shore, Maryam has made a significant impact on the lives of countless immigrants in Canada. She has been instrumental in assisting…
Let’s face it. Job search is anything but linear these days. And when jobseekers face seemingly insurmountable obstacles, constant rejection, or setbacks, job search depression can begin to set in. It is real and impacts millions of jobseekers. Pew Research Center uncovered that about half of US adults who are unemployed and looking for a job are pessimistic about their prospects for future employment. As career practitioners, we know that job search is stressful, but we also have tools we can use to support our clients, hopefully helping to shorten…