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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 development is a lifelong process, but most career practitioners have access to a limited number of career exploration assessments. Moreover, for most not-for-profit career services, the time and cost of administering a full battery of tests is prohibitive. The good news is that there are plenty of free career exploration and personality assessment resources available online. In the past, career exploration was used primarily during secondary or post-secondary education. The goal was to guide and assist students in making informed choices when preparing to enter the work world. But these days, most…
Are you a secondary or post-secondary career advisor working in the academic or educational sector? This CPC Special Interest Group (SIG) discussion panel is designed just for you. Join us for an engaging session with special guest Daniel Dorogi, Assistant Teaching Professor of Sociology at Thompson Rivers University and Registered Clinical Counsellor, and special guest Nicole Kleemaier-Raaijen, LLM, RCIC, an accomplished legal professional with a background in Dutch notarial law and immigration consulting. Together, we’ll explore pressing questions such as: How is the world of work evolving, and how can…
– By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – Right now, Canada’s job market has a somewhat uncomfortable undercurrent. Across our country, within companies, among clients, and throughout our career circles, uncertainty is in the air. As a career professional, you can feel it too, not stability, but a quiet sense of hesitation. Employers are holding back, waiting and watching trade policy changes, technological developments, and economic signals before making hiring or restructuring decisions. This is a pause, not a resolution. We’re already seeing the signs…
-By Maggie Jiang, Founder & Neurodiversity Consultant, Cogent Inclusive – One in Five Canadians Thinks Differently. That’s a Strength Did you know that 1 in 5 Canadians is neurodivergent? This includes individuals with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences. These are not outliers; they’re your clients, your colleagues, and your next top performers. Neurodivergence can be an untapped competitive advantage. Neurodivergent individuals often possess exceptional capabilities, including pattern recognition, creativity, attention to detail, and deep problem-solving skills. However, despite these strengths, many individuals face barriers that traditional coaching practices…
June’s job gains are a welcome shift after months of weak data, with +83,000 positions added and unemployment dipping to 6.9%. However, much of the growth stemmed from part-time roles, and long‑term unemployment remains elevated. While this offers short-term relief, the recovery is still fragile and uneven across sectors. Read full article: Conference Board of Canada — “June Job Gains Offer Relief … For Now”