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Feeling Isolated in Career Development? Strengthen Your Network and Join Your Professional Community
For many career professionals across Canada, the career development landscape has become increasingly challenging. Limited government and regional support, and decreasing career and business opportunities, can feel isolating and overwhelming. Many professionals are seeking meaningful work, struggling to stay connected to peers, and longing for guidance, collaboration, and community. Networking Within Your Career Community Matters If you want to grow your career development relationships and opportunities in Canada, you need to be part of the country’s national career development association. As the nation’s first and only professional community dedicated exclusively…
Rita Kamel is an award-winning Career Development Practitioner (CDP) and founder of DossierPro, dedicated to helping professionals navigate careers with clarity, confidence, and purpose. She works with clients from around the world, guiding them through career transitions, résumé development, job search strategies, and interview preparation. Passionate about career development, Rita’s mission is to empower individuals to recognize their value, make informed decisions, and pursue meaningful opportunities worldwide. She draws on extensive recruiting experience gained in Lebanon, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Europe, and Canada, helping clients succeed…
At Career Professionals of Canada (CPC), we often reflect on what makes our association so unique. The answer is simple; it’s the people. Beyond our caring and sharing community, CPC thrives on deep collaboration and volunteerism. From the very beginning, career professionals across Canada have united to raise the standards of our field and support each other’s success. Our Longstanding History of Certifying Canadian Career Development Professionals When CPC was founded in 2004 by Sharon Graham, one of her first major initiatives was creating a national certification program. Sharon brought…
Brad Whitehorn has been a member of Career Professionals of Canada since the very beginning. As a CPC board director and leader of our Digital Team, he’s now taking on the expanded role of Team Lead for our new Communications Team. Brad’s dedication to CPC was recognized with the Executive Director’s Award for Volunteerism, and he continues to bring his energy and expertise to support our community. Professionally, Brad is the associate director at CLSR Inc., which offers valuable career assessment tools, including Personality Dimensions. CPC members can log in and access exclusive affiliate discounts on some of these…
– By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – In an age of rapid technological disruption, rising inequality, and growing calls for justice in the workplace, members of Career Professionals of Canada are more essential than ever. Our services can either reinforce outdated practices or help build a future where everyone can thrive. This isn’t just about being optimistic. It’s about being strategic, intentional, and values-driven. Through advocacy and tools, we can support both people and progress. We can integrate four guiding tenets into our everyday…
Lori Jazvac has been an invaluable member of CPC since 2013, earning multiple Awards of Excellence and consistently giving back through her volunteer work. As a Master Certified Résumé Strategist, Career Transition Coach, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, Lori has shared her expertise through numerous feature articles. Over the years, she has led and facilitated many of CPC’s networking discussions and webinars, becoming a trusted contributor and mentor within the community. Recently, she accepted the Team Lead role for CPC’s new Events Team, further demonstrating her commitment to supporting fellow…