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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…
Pallavi Bhujbal immigrated to Canada in 2019 from India. She holds an MBA in Human Resources Management and has accumulated over 10 years of experience in the field of talent acquisition. For the past two years, Pallavi has been employed as an Employment Liaison Specialist with the BCCA Integrating Newcomers Program. As an immigrant herself, she derives immense pleasure from assisting newcomers and serving as their career coach. Pallavi’s responsibilities include providing guidance on labour market trends, offering support in résumé writing, and providing career counselling services. She experiences a deep sense…
Susan Fleming is currently teaching Career and Employment strategies for a private career college, combining her long-time career knowledge and skills with a passion for teaching. She attributes a significant portion of her success to being a member of CPC. Susan refined her résumé development skills by becoming a Certified Résumé Strategist (CRS) through CPC. Membership in the organization has opened numerous opportunities and added credibility to her career as a freelance professional résumé writer. It has also helped her land a dream job where she assists new graduates in…