Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
– By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – Job seekers often ask career professionals, “What are hiring managers really looking for these days?” It’s a smart question, but not an easy one to answer. In 2025, hiring decisions are shaped by more than résumés, skills, or qualifications. They’re influenced by shifting priorities, workplace trends, external pressures, and even silent biases that job seekers may never be aware of. As career professionals, we’re trained to help with the fundamentals: refining the résumé, preparing for interviews, improving…
Over the past 33 years, Steve Miller has created and refined the Implicit Career Search (ICS) and its offshoots. Backed by multiple studies across Canada, the UK, and corporate settings, Steve’s programs have consistently demonstrated exceptional outcomes, including higher employment rates, improved engagement, and lasting career success. His innovative approach, dedication, and measurable results earned him the 2025 Award of Excellence for Outstanding Career Leader. CPC Members Matter! Contact us to let us know that you would like to participate in this program.
Your clients have polished their LinkedIn profiles—now what? In this powerful follow-up to our LinkedIn profile workshop, you will discover how to transform a static profile into a proactive career tool that opens doors, builds meaningful connections, and gets results. Join us on October 21, 2025. What You’ll Learn ✔ How to identify and connect with high-value targets such as recruiters, decision-makers, and influencers✔ The Alumni Power Play—why alumni are more likely to respond and how to engage them effectively✔ “Where Are They Now?”—networking strategies to reignite old connections and…
Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) is thrilled to announce the 2025 Awards of Excellence recipients. These awards recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals in the career development field across the country. These prestigious awards celebrate the dedication, innovation, and excellence demonstrated by career professionals who have made significant contributions to the success of their clients and the advancement of the profession. The competition proved rigorous as we received and qualified 40 outstanding submissions to evaluate. This year’s winners exemplify the highest standards of service and expertise, showcasing the impact that skilled…
🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡 Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, Career Professionals of Canada stands in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. We pause to reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and honour the Survivors, their families, and the children who never returned home. Guided by our creed of Purposeful Kindness, we recognize that reconciliation begins with awareness, learning, and action. We acknowledge the traditional territories where our members live and work, and we are committed to walking this path…
Honesty and authenticity matter. In a recent Globe and Mail article, CPC member Lama Shaath shared that candidates using AI should be transparent about how they use it, emphasising improvement and refinement rather than full reliance. Trust and credibility are built through transparency and genuine effort. Read the full article here. CPC Members Matter! Contact us to let us know that you would like to participate in this program.