Career Professionals of Canada News Feed

CPC Member of the Week: Sonya Hince

May 8, 2023 |

Sonya Hince is Manager of Career Services at Manitoba Start. A seasoned Career Development Practitioner, she has over ten years of experience in direct client support and five years of experience in leadership and program development within the non-profit sector. Sonya is skilled in career coaching and workshop facilitation, and she has helped newcomers, international students, and individuals with diverse abilities in the areas of career exploration, job search, interview skills training, and résumé and cover letter writing. Sonya is passionate about career development and enjoys helping people achieve their fullest potential with their…

CPC Member of the Week: Olubenga Sowunmi

May 8, 2023 |

Olugbenga Sowunmi is a Human Resources Specialist with YMCA GTA where he enjoys providing support that makes positive impact in the lives of the people that he serves. Olu is very proud of being able to launch Sordmax Connoisseurs Inc., a human resources consultancy firm that supports organizational strategy, business development, and growth. As a Certified Career Strategist, he aims to provide support to new immigrants and new graduates on career choices, career counselling, and career development planning. CPC Members Matter! CPC Members Matter! Contact us to let us know…

Free Resource: Skills for Success Practitioner Competency Framework

May 5, 2023 |

Career professionals now have access to a new resource, the Skills for Success Practitioner Competency Framework. This comprehensive tool supports practitioners in delivering training related to the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success program. The program focuses on groups that are underrepresented in the workplace and includes a model that provides nine foundational skills required for living, learning, and working. The Framework is a valuable tool for career professionals. It allows practitioners to take ownership of their own professional development and ensure that they have the skills and knowledge needed…

CPC Member of the Week: Komal Parekh

May 1, 2023 |

Komal Parekh is an Employment Communication Workshop Coordinator at Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS). She is a Certified Résumé and Interview Strategist with a proven track record of helping professionals achieve their employment goals. Komal’s passion for supporting job seekers is matched only by her dedication to excellence, as evidenced by her award-winning Outstanding Interview Strategist submission in CPC’s Awards of Excellence. With a background in various fields and a strong understanding of the job market, Komal brings a unique perspective to her work. Her personal experience as an immigrant to Canada…

Empowering Clients for a Living Wage: Strategies for Career Professionals

April 28, 2023 |

As a career professional, you help clients achieve their professional goals and find fulfilling work. However, it’s important to remember that financial stability is a crucial part of their overall well-being. One way to support our clients’ financial health is by understanding the concept of living wage and its implications for job seekers and workers. A living wage is the minimum income needed to cover basic expenses such as food, housing, clothing, transportation, healthcare, and other essentials. It should also allow for modest savings to cover emergencies. This figure varies…

CPC Member of the Week: Tara Lehman

April 24, 2023 |

Tara Lehman is a life / career and leadership coach who helps her clients by empowering and supporting them with their goals, challenges and struggles. An Advance Life Skills Coaching level 4 diploma, along with her CCS and many other professional development certifications have enabled Tara to work with a variety of backgrounds. Tara and her sister opened Twin Life Coaching & Business Services originally as a part time evening business to empower people to find solutions and transform what they are unhappy about in life and career. Overcoming her own limiting beliefs with a personal…