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Most of us grew up with a clear rule: if you copy someone else’s work and claim it as your own, that is plagiarism. It was a rule that was straightforward, teachable, and enforceable. Then AI arrived, and suddenly the line felt blurry for many people. A client says, “I used AI to help me rewrite my cover letter because my writing is not strong.” A student says, “I asked AI for an outline because I did not know where to start.” A jobseeker says, “I used AI to write…
When I arrived at Cannexus26 in Ottawa, I’ll admit I felt a mix of excitement and nerves. This was not just because it was my first time attending Canada’s largest career development conference, but it was my first time as Executive Director of Career Professionals of Canada. Add to this, winter decided to make a bold statement with frigid temperatures and record-breaking snow. Living in Northern Ontario teaches you to respect the weather, and as snow followed me from Sault Ste. Marie to Toronto and then on to Ottawa, I…
Afreen Akhlaque Sayyed is a career strategist dedicated to supporting and uplifting professionals as they navigate growth and change. Known for her approachable, client-focused style, she coaches, facilitates workshops, and guides individuals to build confidence, explore career paths, and manage career transitions with clarity and purpose.. Her background in the service industry sparked her passion for connecting people to meaningful work. Today, as a Workforce Development Coordinator at Ignite Fredericton, Afreen creates positive and inclusive impact by equipping young talent with the right resources and supporting them as they take…
If you have been in the résumé writing business for any length of time, you already know that change is part of the work. Trends come and go, hiring cycles rise and fall, and technology continues to reshape how people look for work. But something about 2026 feels different. Artificial intelligence (AI) is now part of everyday practise. Hiring markets remain uneven and unpredictable. Long-standing business models are not delivering the same results they once did. Many experienced résumé writers are quietly asking themselves hard questions about sustainability, value, and…
A quick visit to Marian Bernard’s Facebook page offers a glimpse of her vibrant personality. She describes herself as Canada’s only while-you-wait résumé writer, a Zumba fan, an oldies music geek, a dance diva, and, above all, human mama to her adorable dog Oreo. That same energy carries into her work with job seekers. Marian has been supporting clients since 1985. She has helped people from the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) to as far away as New Zealand. Marian focuses on shortening job searches by writing résumés and…
A while ago, a careerpro said something that stayed with me: “I feel like everyone got a secret manual for modern job searching, and I missed the day they handed it out.” That is what AI is doing for many Canadians. It is changing how work gets done, how hiring happens, how people learn, and how they communicate. Some individuals are adapting quickly. Others feel like the ground is moving under their feet. They are not resisting change; they are overwhelmed. A recent CERIC survey highlights how career professionals in…