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By Sharon Graham. It’s hard to believe that some ten years ago, The Secret came on the scene causing quite a bit of excitement and uproar. The great ascent of the book and video can be credited somewhat to Oprah Winfrey’s support, but much criticism arose because some believed people would use The Secret to focus more on obtaining material possessions. To many of us in the career services field, “The Secret” is really no secret at all. It’s the Law of Attraction. If you’re hoping to achieve your goals, you can…
By Lise Stransky. In my work with clients, I am most often influenced by the theory of one of my heroes, John Krumboltz, mainly because I see his theory of Planned Happenstance alive in my own career. John Krumboltz’s planned happenstance theory makes it OK to not always plan, because unplanned events could lead to good careers. This theory specifically addresses the need for people to deal with change within the rapidly changing labour market. Krumboltz states that people with these qualities are more likely to capitalize on chance events and turn serendipity…
The guide was developed by the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC), a national charitable organization, in partnership with Canada Company, the leader in military employment transition, to provide Canadian career service professionals with the tools they need to help veterans transitioning into civilian careers. Each year approximately 5,000 new, highly skilled veterans enter the competitive job market, and one in four will have difficulty transitioning to civilian life. Many will require help in finding good jobs after serving their country despite bringing unique skills and experiences to…
Want to start your own Private Career Practice? Access this FREE short course: START A CAREER PRACTICE Are you thinking about starting your own home-based private career practice? Start off on the right foot. As requested by popular demand, Career Professionals of Canada’s FREE information session is now available in full. Explore self-employment with Sharon Graham, founder of Career Professionals of Canada. In this session, you’ll receive practical information from a business insider. This interactive session will answer these questions: What do I need to know about private practice? Can…
By CPC Mastermind, Lori Jazvac. Career Professionals of Canada’s CAREERPRO 2015 Online Conference was a phenomenal success. The event featured presentations from experts in our field. Career Masterminds facilitated live chats on a wide array of concepts from career assessments, labour market trends, best resume practices, to career development. One topic that stood out, in particular, continues to intrigue professionals from all walks of life – Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence is a marketable skill that is required in today’s competitive labour market and is crucial for success – both personally and professionally. Some clients consistently have…
This brings me around to you. Have you shown yourself some love lately? What if today you decide to proclaim to yourself that you are, indeed, the cat’s pyjamas or that you are the best thing since sliced bread? What if you decide to stop being sorry for yourself, stop listening to your inner critic telling you that you don’t measure up; that you will never get the job or promotion you have always dreamed of? What if, just for today, you take a chance and put a little love in yourself?