Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
Have you ever experienced that feeling of not wanting to go into the office? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed or unmotivated by the pile of work on your desk? These feelings can hinder productivity, raise stress levels, and lower career satisfaction and growth. They also cause a weak work ethic and loss of forward momentum. The good news for our disengaged clients is that we can help them strengthen their work ethic and regain career momentum. What is Work Ethic? According to Indeed.com, work ethic can be defined as: “….an attitude of…
Amy Britta Watt is a multi-credentialed career development and résumé master, and instructional designer who offers her services through Career Marketing Centre. Amy tells us that her most valued accomplishment is leaving an established career (with a steady paycheque) to begin her own business. The first professional association she joined was Career Professionals of Canada. She attributes a great deal of her success to the kindness, feedback, and support she received from CPC. A recipient of numerous international and national awards for her precise and highly effective résumé development, personal branding,…
You’ve heard the news by now. A potential recession is on the horizon in 2023; not only for Canada but possibly, globally. As inflation runs rampant, driving up our cost of living, and with the Bank of Canada increasing interest rates, many Canadian families are struggling to keep up with growing financial demands. The last thing any of us need to worry about is layoffs, but, sadly, they will be a reality for many this year. Read on to learn how you can help clients navigate and survive a potential recession.…
Maureen Farmer is CEO and Founder of Westgate Executive Branding and Career Consulting. Maureen leads a successful career development and executive leadership optimization firm with a major emphasis on executive branding. She recently launched WordRightCareer.com (a Westgate brand) to support members of the careers industry worldwide. Maureen earned the 2021 Career Leader of the Year Award with CPC and the 2022 Career Innovator Award with Career Directors International. She is also a proud long-time member of CPC and conceived and established our new member of the week program. CPC Members…
The phrase “net zero” gained high profile in November 2022 during the COP27 climate change conference held in Egypt. It appeared daily in print and online news reports and was heard frequently during news broadcasts on radio and television. Read on to learn about net zero, why it’s important to the future, and how it impacts our work as career professionals. What is Net Zero? We’ve all heard the term net zero, but what exactly does it mean? Put simply, net zero refers to the balance between the amount of…
Are you familiar with the acronym PLAR? It stands for Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition and is Career Professionals of Canada’s formal evaluation process whereby applicants may be granted credit for their prior learning and experience. Prior learning can be obtained through several avenues. As a career professional, you have acquired knowledge and skills in formal and informal ways. You may have completed a course related to career development at an accredited institution. Alternatively, you may have achieved your competence in another way, such as self-study, on-the-job learning, or through volunteer work.…