Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
About 3 million Canadians, or 8.1% of Canada’s population, live below the poverty line. Over the past several years, the idea of basic income has been put forward as a possible way to improve the lives of people and to create a fairer and more equitable society. In Canada, the idea has been tested and debated for several years. As career professionals, we can take strides to learn about basic income. This will strengthen our understanding, stimulate empathy, and inform our actions as we serve our clients. Many Canadians are…
Saima Zuberi is a certified career development professional living in the Middle East. As an independent consultant, through SimpleCareerStrategies.com, she offers Canadian-style résumé writing and career coaching services to prospective immigrants to Canada. Saima brings extensive experience within the Canadian immigrant settlement industry, having provided both pre-arrival and newcomer orientation services. She recently used her global cross-cultural awareness to design a personal growth coaching program that helps clients take a more holistic approach to their career transition. CPC Members Matter! Contact us to let us know that you would like to participate in this…
Cannexus23, Canada’s national career development conference, wrapped up last week. Among the lineup of talented and insightful presenters was Linda Nazareth, economist, author, and respected authority on the future of work. In this synopsis of Linda’s keynote presentation, she reflects on how the pandemic upturned not only the economy and our lives, but the world of work as well. A series of megatrends, including climate change, demographics, and the fourth industrial revolution, are about to disrupt work even further. Linda gives us a glimpse into what we should expect and how…
David Owen is program manager at Bredin Centre for Career Advancement and a college and university instructor. A scholar, award-winning playwright, director, and gamer, he recently had his first book published. It was the culmination of a several year journey that started with moving his family across the county to complete a PhD program at York University. David was encouraged to approach publishers regarding his dissertation. The first publisher he approached jumped at his book and a year later, he was holding a copy of Player and Avatar: The Affective Potential of…
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,…