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By Stephanie Clark. When I was a high schooler, I recall hearing that by the year 2000 (it seemed so very far off at that time!), we would all be working 4-day work weeks as there wouldn’t be enough jobs to go around. I feel short-changed! Not only are we not working part time hours, some people find it necessary to work a full time and part time job to make ends meet! Somewhere something went awry! Here’s a link to an interesting infographic titled “The Hidden Benefits of Part-Time…
As career professionals, we all need to keep vigilant and focused on our future and that of our employees, colleagues, and clients. Security, privacy, ethics, transformation, knowledge, and health are at the top of every progressive organization’s wish list. Moreover, if we want to deliver, our employees must become unsurpassed careerpreneurs. Career Professionals of Canada researched a wide variety of Canadian career trends for the development of their most recent certification program, the Certified Employment Strategist (CES). What we found is that the permanent job, for the most part, is a thing…
By Sharon Graham. Across Canada, it has become commonplace for recruiters to pre-screen a candidate’s internet presence, social media profiles, and social networking activities. Before presenting an offer, they consider every aspect of a candidate’s personal life and business situation. The best recruiters are not careless; they systematically exclude all candidates that may have the potential of being detrimental to an employer. Recruiters know that one poor hiring decision can be extremely costly for an employer. Terminating an employee is complex, time consuming, and expensive. Canadian dismissal laws favour employees…
By Sharon Graham. Canadians are passionate about surfing the web. More than 27 million are online on a daily basis. This accounts for 80% of our population. 6SMarketing’s Canadian Internet Usage Statistics on Mobile, Search and Social Media suggests that we spend more online time than many across the globe. On average, each of us spends more than 17 hours surfing the internet every week. Those that are in career transition are likely to spend much more time online. More than ever, Canadians are building and documenting their career through…
People can get themselves stuck in a rut very easily. We are all guilty of it at some level or another – and when we are stuck, even the simplest of nudges can help get us out of our own heads and back into reality. I’m grateful to get to talk to many people about […]
By Sharon Graham. The world of work is changing dramatically. It is becoming increasingly evident that there is a profound mismatch between the Canadian labour market and career opportunities for new entrants. Our youth are encountering seemingly insurmountable challenges in career decision-making, career development, and long-term career growth. We call this the “youth disconnect.” As a Canadian Career Practitioner, you need to be informed and prepared to provide meaningful support and services to your clients. Career Professionals of Canada’s Experienced Practitioners Mastermind Group has done the research and selected the…