Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
As we launch into 2022, I think many will agree the past two years have been a rollercoaster of challenges. As I write this, we now face a new health crisis caused by the spread of the Omicron variant. As career professionals, we are the calm in the storm. We help clients follow their passion and find purposeful careers while we’re all immersed in a world of chaos. To be able to weather the storm, we need to be flexible and prepared. There is a way to protect your energy…
We spend time every year preparing for the harsh winter — installing snow tires, getting the right snow removal equipment, clearing our sidewalks, tackling the daily commute, or getting stocked up to maintain a remote work lifestyle. To “winterize” means to prepare and make ready — a house or car, for example — to withstand cold weather and function smoothly. The same concept of preparing for harsh conditions can apply to our jobs, too. We’d like to offer ten strategies you can share with your clients to help them winterize…
Leaders in our sector are making a concerted effort to build awareness of the importance of career development and its significance to the complete outcome of a person’s work and life. Organizations like Career Professionals of Canada are working together to ensure that people outside of our sector understand the need for career development. This requires us to first establish career development as a recognized profession across Canada. What’s Happening in the Profession Key players are moving toward formalizing the industry. We are working together to build a consistent standard of professionalism…
Dear friends, The holiday season is upon us once again. For many of us, 2021 was a year of learning, change, and growth. We now find ourselves looking forward to a new year filled with promises of happiness and health. As I take a look back, I am reminded of our welcoming community of members. Throughout this demanding year, we have been blessed by the generous efforts of our very responsive volunteers. CPC members give back in so many ways. Career development is a helping profession and the work you do…
Career Professionals of Canada is Leading the Way Again In 2022, all our eGuides, online courses, and certifications will be better than ever! New CPC eGuides! Career Professionals of Canada’s eGuides are now more robust and comprehensive. These are must-have resources for any career professional: The Canadian Career Strategist, 202 pages. The Canadian Work-Life Strategist, 215 pages. The Canadian Interview Strategist, 154 pages. The Canadian Employment Strategist, 159 pages. The Canadian Résumé Strategist, 146 pages. If you currently have a CPC certification, or are in the process of being certified, log…
Job development is about engaging with employers to create opportunities for our clients. I’ve worked for many years in not-for-profit employment services where I support clients of all abilities. It is my role to connect with employers and get jobs for my clients. Now that the holiday season is upon us, I’m reminded that it’s time to lay the groundwork for a successful 2022. I would like to share some job development tips for the holiday season and beyond. These tactics have worked for me and, more importantly, to the…