Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
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,…
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…