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By Lori Jazvac. Years ago, the art of “alchemy” caught my attention and was instrumental in helping me transmute challenging experiences into positive ones, leading to personal growth and transformation. Alchemy is the “Hermetic science and art of causing change, both physically and spiritually.” Alchemy, a practice that began in the middle ages, was shrouded in mystery and secrecy. Its practitioners mainly sought to turn ordinary metals into gold, a quest that has captured the imaginations of people for thousands of years. In modern times, we can think of alchemy as…
By Kamy Anderson, guest contributor. Artificial intelligence is everywhere. A recent global consumer survey has shown that while 33% of consumers think they use AI tech, the actual number is much higher. Currently, around 77% of people use popular AI-enabled devices and services whether they’re aware of that or not. The same goes for businesses. Modern-day entrepreneurs falsely believe that AI-driven business technology cannot be afforded at the small to medium-sized business (SMB) level. They associate machine intelligence with mega-brands such as Apple or Google, failing to realize that AI has…
By Sharon Graham. The future of work is changing and so are we! 2020 is just around the corner and we’ve got your back. Once again, CPC is setting the Canadian standard for excellence in our field. For 2020, all of our online courses are being overhauled! As part of our Future of CPC initiative, courses will be updated with the most current information for career professionals. They will also be condensed to a shorter timeline. You’ll still receive the amazing content, but in a rich and intense learning environment. You…
By Maureen McCann. Career professionals are career advocates. We believe in the power of career development. We educate clients about what’s happening in the labour market. But what about our own professional development? We are often so busy helping others, who among us is making our own career development a priority? How can we future-proof our own careers in a constantly changing world of work? Here are a few ways I am working to future-proof my career and some suggestions on how you might do the same. Volunteer and engage with…
By Cathy Milton. As part of Career Professionals of Canada’s “Future of CPC” initiative, we’re pleased to announce the launch of CPC Tip Sheets. Tip Sheets are created by members and friends of Career Professionals of Canada, and each one delivers helpful and informative tips on a wide variety of topics. Tip Sheets can be found under the “Resources” tab of the CPC members-only Career Club. Over time, our library of tips will expand. The sheets you’ll find in the Career Club today have been contributed by facilitators of our…
By Donna Norcott. I don’t know if this is something unique to me, but even though I don’t have children, I love the back-to-school season! The colourful binders, notebooks, and new pens and pencils inspire my creativity and I look forward to “sweater weather” as being an ideal time to reflect, reorganize, and turn a fresh, new page for a season of setting (and re-setting) goals! This is the time of year when I conduct a holistic assessment of myself, my career path, and my private practice. I take a hard…