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[playht_player width=”100%” height=”90px” voice=”en-US-JennyNeural”] I recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with a Third Age job seeker in Toronto. She had just accepted a job offer after one year of active searching. Her candid insights provide food for thought for anyone supporting clients aged 55+ in their job search efforts. But what is “the Third Age,” you may wonder. Well, midlife marks the beginning of what is often referred to as our Third Age. This time of life is considered by many to be the “golden…
As career professionals, we support our clients by creating a compelling résumé. However, it’s important for all of us to maintain a constantly-evolving, living, “breathing” blueprint of our professional, academic, community, and volunteer activities and achievements. This is the living résumé. The living résumé is a valuable tool for every individual, even those who love their jobs and their employers. Who knows when a lucrative offer that cannot be refused may come along? A living résumé serves as a valuable and handy resource to help populate multiple customized résumés, biographies,…
Whether they’re our own kids, or relatives, neighbours, or the children of our friends, many of us enjoy having young people in our lives. After all, if we didn’t, how could we possibly keep up with the latest trends in slang? Amirite? School will be ending soon and many teens will be taking on a summer job. They may view it as a necessary evil; something required to earn money to spend on the things they enjoy. But a summer job is much more than that. If you have the…
How prepared are you to explain the term “zombie firm” to your clients? Can you describe a zombie firm’s implications on their career growth and success? A zombie firm is a company that is unable to stand on its own feet. It either relies on bailouts or manages to stay afloat by dealing with lenient creditors. It may also refer to a firm that is unable to reduce the principle on what is owes, but can repay the interest on its debts. However, if interest rates rose, it would probably…
Career professionals now have access to a new resource, the Skills for Success Practitioner Competency Framework. This comprehensive tool supports practitioners in delivering training related to the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success program. The program focuses on groups that are underrepresented in the workplace and includes a model that provides nine foundational skills required for living, learning, and working. The Framework is a valuable tool for career professionals. It allows practitioners to take ownership of their own professional development and ensure that they have the skills and knowledge needed…
As a career professional, you help clients achieve their professional goals and find fulfilling work. However, it’s important to remember that financial stability is a crucial part of their overall well-being. One way to support our clients’ financial health is by understanding the concept of living wage and its implications for job seekers and workers. A living wage is the minimum income needed to cover basic expenses such as food, housing, clothing, transportation, healthcare, and other essentials. It should also allow for modest savings to cover emergencies. This figure varies…