Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
A while ago, a careerpro said something that stayed with me: “I feel like everyone got a secret manual for modern job searching, and I missed the day they handed it out.” That is what AI is doing for many Canadians. It is changing how work gets done, how hiring happens, how people learn, and how they communicate. Some individuals are adapting quickly. Others feel like the ground is moving under their feet. They are not resisting change; they are overwhelmed. A recent CERIC survey highlights how career professionals in…
Canada continues to welcome newcomers with optimism and urgency. Immigration targets remain high, labour shortages persist, and employers speak openly about the need for global talent. On paper, the story looks promising. But beneath the headlines, another story is unfolding — one career professionals see every day. It is the story of arrival without belonging, employment without alignment, and skills without opportunity. It’s the story of people who did everything right, yet still feel invisible in the very country they were invited to help build. In 2026, Canada’s newcomer challenge…
This is a reflective look at the pressures that have shaped our profession, the resilience that carried it forward, and the shared responsibility of building what comes next. The beginning of a new year often arrives quietly. There is space to pause, to look ahead, and to ask not just what happened, but what did we learn. For career development professionals (CDPs) across Canada, that pause feels especially meaningful as 2026 begins. At Career Professionals of Canada (CPC), we believe we are at a turning point. Not because disruption has…
There is an emotional reality to job searching during the holidays; the season can amplify uncertainty and anxiety for job seekers—especially those navigating job loss, financial strain, or disruptions to professional identity. For many clients, this time of year brings heightened emotions such as grief, social comparison worry, guilt, or pressure to appear “okay.” For career development professionals (CDPs), this is our opportunity to empower our clients’ holiday job search. Along with acknowledging and allowing space for our clients’ emotions, empowering our clients during the holidays involves: Normalizing slower energy…
In today’s fast-changing world of career development, many practitioners are seeking more than just credentials—they’re seeking community, purpose, and opportunities to grow, connect, and lead. Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) offers abundant opportunities for community and connection. Whether you’re a career coach, résumé writer, HR specialist, employment counsellor, or a career development practitioner at any stage of your journey, now is the time to join CPC. Why? After two decades of groundbreaking milestones, CPC is undergoing another vibrant transformation. The organization is entering a bold new phase grounded in renewal,…
– By Carol Brochu, CCDP, CHRL, CWS – Although National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) came to a close at the end of October, the event prompts us to reflect and keep the conversation going. It’s an opportune time to delve deeper and talk about how we see ourselves. Written from a neurodivergent perspective, this reflection invites all of us to consider the power of self-perception and the quiet barriers that shape our work lives. For many of us, the hardest barriers aren’t physical—they’re the stories we’ve been told about…