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[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…
As career professionals, we support our clients by creating a compelling résumé. However, it’s important for all of us to maintain a constantly-evolving, living, “breathing” blueprint of our professional, academic, community, and volunteer activities and achievements. This is the living résumé. The living résumé is a valuable tool for every individual, even those who love their jobs and their employers. Who knows when a lucrative offer that cannot be refused may come along? A living résumé serves as a valuable and handy resource to help populate multiple customized résumés, biographies,…
As a career strategist in Canada, staying up to date with the latest trends, techniques, and resources can benefit you and your clients. To assist you in your professional development, I’ve compiled a list of ten essential resources that every Canadian career strategist should know about. By using these resources, career professionals can expand their knowledge, stay current with industry trends, and provide better support for their clients. Whether you’re just starting out in your career or have years of experience, these resources can help you achieve your professional goals.…
How prepared are you to explain the term “zombie firm” to your clients? Can you describe a zombie firm’s implications on their career growth and success? A zombie firm is a company that is unable to stand on its own feet. It either relies on bailouts or manages to stay afloat by dealing with lenient creditors. It may also refer to a firm that is unable to reduce the principle on what is owes, but can repay the interest on its debts. However, if interest rates rose, it would probably…