Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
How does the song go? “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…” With the longer days, warm weather, and abundant sunshine, it’s easy to forget about our problems and just relax. But, for job seekers, no matter how nice the summer weather is, there’s the ever-present worry about when their next opportunity will come along. While they, too, may be tempted to just kick back and temporarily put their search on hold, it’s important for career pros to let their clients know about the benefits of a summertime job search. It’s…
Let’s face it. Job search is anything but linear these days. And when jobseekers face seemingly insurmountable obstacles, constant rejection, or setbacks, job search depression can begin to set in. It is real and impacts millions of jobseekers. Pew Research Center uncovered that about half of US adults who are unemployed and looking for a job are pessimistic about their prospects for future employment. As career practitioners, we know that job search is stressful, but we also have tools we can use to support our clients, hopefully helping to shorten…
Dear CPC Members, I’m excited to let you know that Career Professionals of Canada has launched our new member portal, which provides a one-stop-shop for member benefits. The portal is a haven where you can continuously learn, evolve, and grow along with your colleagues. It’s a platform that provides you with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. You’ll discover exclusive resources designed to empower you in your career journey and you’ll engage in forums and events that expand your knowledge and skills. Embracing the spirit of purposeful kindness, our portal…
[playht_player width=”100%” height=”90px” voice=”en-US-JennyNeural”] I recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with a Third Age job seeker in Toronto. She had just accepted a job offer after one year of active searching. Her candid insights provide food for thought for anyone supporting clients aged 55+ in their job search efforts. But what is “the Third Age,” you may wonder. Well, midlife marks the beginning of what is often referred to as our Third Age. This time of life is considered by many to be the “golden…
I’ve been living in Canada for a year now and, honestly, it’s been quite a ride. It’s one thing to advise international job seekers based on theory and books and another to go through the experience yourself. Although my parents relocated our family several times for various reasons when I was younger, relocating for economic reasons, with my own family to consider, was completely different as the responsibility fell directly on my shoulders. The experience brought many fears, but with one year behind me, and through my own ups and…
We all know about workplace exit interviews. Some of us have probably experienced an exit interview firsthand. And, as career practitioners, many of us have coached clients to develop workplace exit strategies as they prepare to make their next career move. But have you heard about workplace “stay” strategies? A workplace stay strategy refers to practices and initiatives implemented by an employer to retain high-value employees. The goal of a stay strategy is to create happy, fulfilled, and productive employees who want to stick with the company for the long…