Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
By Lori Jazvac. For many clients, the days of working a “9 to 5” office job are gone. The workplace of 2016 is where you find it – at home, on the road, or in another location. On the surface, it may seem like our clients have more freedom. Yet, working from home can sometimes lead to a blurring of boundaries between work and life balance. According to a recent Spectator article, the freedom and flexibility of our new workplace comes at a price: greater expectations. New technologies along with the…
By Marian Bernard. Men and women are now taking time from their careers and the labour market to stay home with their kids. Career gaps range from a couple years to upwards of 20 years. This can result in many obstacles for those parents, from gaps in the resume, to no longer knowing their place in the labour market. When the time comes for them to jump back into the competitive job market they find themselves confused, insecure and feeling hopeless. But we can help. CPC Mastermind, Lee-Anne Geseron led this month’s…
Today, the vast majority of business professionals and job seekers are using LinkedIn as their resume to proactively learn about new opportunities that can advance their careers. As a result, LinkedIn has quickly risen to the top of the recruiting chain. With its millions of users and targeted groups, this social platform is a key tool for recruiters to find and hire top talent. Are you maximizing your odds of being noticed on LinkedIn? Grow your network and career with your profile on LinkedIn. By keeping your profile filled out…
By Sharon Graham. Up-to-date information for 2016. Statistics Canada provides in depth Labour Market Information (LMI) that is valuable for Career Professionals and our clients. LMI is abundant and Canadians should be using it for their overall career development. Yet, many workers and job seekers are not aware of the information. Some may not grasp the value of these resources and are unable to use them properly. Career Professionals refer to the Statistics Canada’s labour market activities feed for broad geographic and demographic information on the Canadian population. This resource provides a range…
By Lee-Anne Geseron. With a new year comes new energy, new hopes and new dreams. We all know that setting S.M.A.R.T. goals keeps us on track and focused. This is equally important to our clients when they are kick starting their job search. Whether you are working on an employment plan together or simply offering the tools and resources, you can set S.M.A.R.T. goals. Here is how I explain S.M.A.R.T. goal setting to my clients. S – Be SPECIFIC! You may have heard the saying “if you cater to everyone,…
By Lori Jazvac. As a career practitioner, I have worked with many newcomers to Canada. I have found that a positive attitude combined with patience and flexibility goes a long way. Those newcomers who are most successful exhibit a take-charge approach and determination to progressively meet their goals. They home in on a specific career target, leveraging important networks and various methods for career success. Ottawa World Skills interviewed and collected advice from newcomers who overcame obstacles to career success in Canada. Here are some of their insights and recommended…