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Phuong Tran decided to immigrate to Canada three years ago and has successfully secured meaningful work. For some people, having a job in this country is no big deal but it’s a huge success to immigrants like Phuong. She is even more proud that she is serving new immigrants in their settlement process. She profoundly understands the struggle and confusion of finding a job, getting the kids to school/daycare, obtaining new skills to integrate into their new life, etc. Phuong wanted to pursue her life counselling/coaching career precisely to help more people achieve…
Sydney Ducharme is a third-generation career development practitioner who currently works in her family business, Career Assistance Network, in Alberta. As a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP), Certified Résumé Strategist (CRS), and Certified Interview Strategist (CIS), she has worked hard to develop her skillset in meaningful ways that support holistic client care. In addition, Sydney has a Business Administration degree and has recently developed a training program that helps individuals target entry level financial services jobs. Outside of work, Sydney is a self-published fiction author, which is her proudest accomplishment to date. CPC…
I’ve been living in Canada for a year now and, honestly, it’s been quite a ride. It’s one thing to advise international job seekers based on theory and books and another to go through the experience yourself. Although my parents relocated our family several times for various reasons when I was younger, relocating for economic reasons, with my own family to consider, was completely different as the responsibility fell directly on my shoulders. The experience brought many fears, but with one year behind me, and through my own ups and…
Paula Hayes is a consummate professional with over twenty years of experience in the non-profit and employment services industry. Paula currently works with Easter Seals, Newfoundland and Labrador, where she is the Director of Employment and Educational Services. She has been instrumental in the continued growth of her department, and proudly leads a dedicated team in developing and implementing programs that support individuals with disabilities to obtain employment or post-secondary training. Paula builds lasting relationships with key stakeholders and is an accomplished proposal writer. Recently, she secured multi-year government funds to continue to…
Donna Norcott, a Certified Career Strategist, has been a proud member of CPC for several years. Donna is endlessly fascinated by people’s life stories, their passions, and what drives them. Understanding their narratives is an essential aspect of her coaching approach. Donna considers the founding of her practice, Kaleidoscope Careers, located in Newfoundland and Labrador, one of her most significant professional achievements. Her primary focus is assisting clients in navigating change, pursuing fulfilling career paths that highlight their strengths, and fostering a healthy work-life balance. She takes immense pleasure in empowering…
We all know about workplace exit interviews. Some of us have probably experienced an exit interview firsthand. And, as career practitioners, many of us have coached clients to develop workplace exit strategies as they prepare to make their next career move. But have you heard about workplace “stay” strategies? A workplace stay strategy refers to practices and initiatives implemented by an employer to retain high-value employees. The goal of a stay strategy is to create happy, fulfilled, and productive employees who want to stick with the company for the long…