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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…
As career professionals, we support our clients by creating a compelling résumé. However, it’s important for all of us to maintain a constantly-evolving, living, “breathing” blueprint of our professional, academic, community, and volunteer activities and achievements. This is the living résumé. The living résumé is a valuable tool for every individual, even those who love their jobs and their employers. Who knows when a lucrative offer that cannot be refused may come along? A living résumé serves as a valuable and handy resource to help populate multiple customized résumés, biographies,…
Tanya Kett is a career professional with almost 20 years of experience in both community and higher education settings, and a CPC member for over 10 years. Tanya is a Career Counsellor at McMaster University and part-time faculty at Conestoga College in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies where she teaches Career Management. She works with students and alumni who experience barriers to employment, instilling confidence, self-advocacy, and empowering them to successfully navigate transitions to achieve their professional goals. In 2022, Tanya was recognized by CPC with the Outstanding Career Professional award and by TalentEgg…