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Daisy Wright is the founder and Chief Encouragement Officer (CEO) at The Wright Career Solution where she specializes in career coaching, executive résumé development, interview coaching, and LinkedIn profile writing. She is also a founding member of Career Professionals of Canada, an advisory board member, and a Certified Résumé Strategist. In addition to her membership in CPC, Daisy is also a member of the International Coach Federation and Forbes Coaches Council. Daisy is the author of two books: No Canadian Experience, Eh? A Career Success Guide for New Immigrants (a Canadian best seller in the job-hunting genre),…
Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with people of different cultures. As career professionals, we need to hone the critical skill of cultural intelligence because it’s linked to our emotional intelligence (EQ). I’d like to share why I believe CQ is so important to the work we do. My Background As a Canadian-born citizen with parents from eastern Europe, I have learned a lot about different cultures over the years. Culture, whether as part of one’s background or within an organization, is the driving force that brings…
Felisha Ali is a full-time Learning & Development Specialist and a part-time professor at Seneca College. She is a Career Development Practitioner (CDP), a member of Career Professionals of Canada, and volunteer. In her full-time role, Felisha provides career development support for employees of Seneca College. In her part-time position as a professor, she teaches Career Planning. Felisha is dedicated to helping her colleagues and students succeed on their career paths. She is currently undertaking a Master of Education in Educational Leadership. When she is not working, Felisha volunteers as a mentor helping new…
Job vacancies in Canada remain high and the news continues to tell us that many people are in career transition. As a career professional, you advise and coach your clients on the use of various strategies to connect with employers and distinguish themselves from the competition. A portfolio of career documents has the potential to strengthen a candidate’s confidence and credibility, yet some clients are reluctant to invest the time it takes to create such a portfolio. The following describes just some of the career documents candidates can have prepared to boost any job…
As career professionals, we can use the concept of reframing to help our clients think more strategically about work. Reframing is an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) technique that involves thinking about things differently to assign them a new meaning or perspective that can free us from negative thoughts. I recently stumbled upon a sign in front of a local storage company that read: “Working isn’t hard, but thinking about it is.” It made sense. How many times do people think about work in a way that does not serve their best…
A positive trend is becoming increasingly evident in the labour market. Employers are focusing on making their workplaces more diverse and inclusive. This has created more opportunities for the clients I support. But in spite of advancements, hiring practices continue to present challenges and the experience is often not a good one for my clients. Many employers I partner with have asked what they can do to improve the process. In this article, I would like to offer my suggestions for creating a better hiring experience, many of which will benefit…