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How prepared are you to explain the term “zombie firm” to your clients? Can you describe a zombie firm’s implications on their career growth and success? A zombie firm is a company that is unable to stand on its own feet. It either relies on bailouts or manages to stay afloat by dealing with lenient creditors. It may also refer to a firm that is unable to reduce the principle on what is owes, but can repay the interest on its debts. However, if interest rates rose, it would probably…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…