Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
A lot of online articles about career assessments include the phrase, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is a question many of us may have heard as children and perhaps it’s still asked today. But in a way, the question can be asked of many adults who are either launching into their careers or are unsatisfied with the job they currently hold. There are many things to consider when deciding on a career path. How do we know which path is best? How can we…
Have you ever worked for a company where relatives or close friends were treated much differently than staff who had no connection to management? If so, you can probably relate to your clients when they talk about nepotism; career-related favouritism based on an employee’s relationship to those in power at a company. Whether during the hiring process or in day-to-day work life, those with some relationship are often given preferential treatment. Nepotism is often not taken as seriously as it should be. Its practice can impinge on a firm’s ethics.…
Job development is a distinct and specialized role in the realm of career development. Career professionals who perform the important work of job development have a specific set of qualifications, skills, and qualities. In our current labour market, Job Developers are in demand and their unique skillset is held in high regard. Read on to learn about what Job Developers do and the key skills they need to be successful in the role. What is Job Development? Job development is about connecting with employers to create work opportunities and place…
In our rapidly evolving world of work, the future of learning is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditional educational models are gradually giving way to a more personalized and empowering approach: self-directed education. This dynamic method puts you in control of your own educational journey, allowing you to shape your learning experiences according to your unique needs, interests, and aspirations. Let’s delve into the remarkable potential of self-directed education and explore how it’s reshaping the future of learning. What is self-directed learning? In self-directed learning, you take charge of your own…
How does the song go? “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…” With the longer days, warm weather, and abundant sunshine, it’s easy to forget about our problems and just relax. But, for job seekers, no matter how nice the summer weather is, there’s the ever-present worry about when their next opportunity will come along. While they, too, may be tempted to just kick back and temporarily put their search on hold, it’s important for career pros to let their clients know about the benefits of a summertime job search. It’s…
Let’s face it. Job search is anything but linear these days. And when jobseekers face seemingly insurmountable obstacles, constant rejection, or setbacks, job search depression can begin to set in. It is real and impacts millions of jobseekers. Pew Research Center uncovered that about half of US adults who are unemployed and looking for a job are pessimistic about their prospects for future employment. As career practitioners, we know that job search is stressful, but we also have tools we can use to support our clients, hopefully helping to shorten…