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On July 1, 2022, Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) incorporated as a national not-for-profit associationdedicated to the advancement of the career development sector in our country. This step forward in CPC’s evolution ensures the longevity of an organization that—since 2004—has been the community of practice for career development professionals serving the Canadian labour market. What is a Community of Practice (CoP)? Community of Practice.ca tells us: A community of practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a common concern, a set of problems, or an interest in a…
As career practitioners, we work with clients daily, yet we may never know what these individuals have experienced in the past. Trauma can evolve from a distressing event—a job restructuring, injury, the loss of a loved one, an accident, or even a transition from one country to another. A trauma-informed care approach is necessary for safe and supportive crisis intervention and service delivery. It acknowledges that a client has experienced some form of trauma in their life. What is Trauma? Trauma involves the event, experience, and effect. Trauma is an…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Career Professionals of Canada Announces New Not-For-Profit Association Canada’s largest national non-profit association for Career Development Professionals. New Hamburg, Ontario, July 1, 2022 – Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) today announced the creation of a new not-for-profit association for the career development sector, becoming Canada’s first national association supporting Career Development Professionals from coast-to-coast-to-coast. “CPC is a caring and sharing community of career professionals. We are excited to re-introduce our association to the sector as a not-for-profit organization. This move positions CPC to be a national leader…
With life gradually returning to normal after COVID, some people report that they’re having difficulty adjusting. Some feel exhausted, unmotivated, unsettled, anxious, and perhaps even depressed. For the last two years, all of us have had to draw heavily on our physical and emotional resources. But, let’s face it, those resources are not limitless! Think of the different aspects of yourself as being similar to a bank account; you can’t maintain a healthy account if you continuously make withdrawals. It’s vital to focus on making deposits to keep your reserves topped-up. I’d like…
During a recent Advanced Résumé Development (CDP-105) course, students enjoyed a lively and interesting discussion about the pros and cons of clients following up on a job application. The discussion came out of the analysis of a cover letter in which the job seeker closes with the statement “I will try to reach you next week to see if we can arrange an interview or a brief meeting.” Some students took exception to the phrase “try to reach you next week to see if…,” labelling it passive language. But, even…
Job seekers inevitably interact with a recruiter at some point in their job search. One of the prime goals of a recruiter is to find the best qualified candidates to fill vacant positions in the shortest amount of time. Career professionals diligently prepare their clients to impress the recruiter and help them land their target job. With careful preparation and current information, a win-win outcome is possible! Recognizing that everyone has their own work processes, and likes and dislikes, I’d like to share – from my perspective – a behind-the-curtain…