Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
The recent article from HRD Canada highlights the multifaceted challenges Canadian job seekers face in 2025, including résumé gaps, skill deterioration, and diminished confidence. These findings resonate deeply as a career development professional, underscoring the critical need for comprehensive support systems to navigate the evolving employment landscape. Extended periods of unemployment can lead to significant résumé gaps and skills atrophy. Career development professionals are pivotal in helping individuals articulate transferable skills and experiences gained during these gaps, such as volunteer work or personal projects. Moreover, we guide clients toward upskilling…
A recent article in Western Built magazine talks about how artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed the employment landscape in Canada. Employers increasingly utilize AI-driven tools to streamline recruitment processes, such as resume screening and candidate assessments, enhancing efficiency and reducing biases. However, concerns persist regarding potential discrimination and the need for ethical AI implementation to ensure fair hiring practices. Job seekers are encouraged to adapt by acquiring digital skills and understanding AI’s role in modern recruitment. Read the full article here.
-By Lori A. Jazvac and Ksenia Lazoukova – U.S. tariffs on Canadian industries can have significant, often overlooked impacts on careers. These include job insecurity, wage stagnation, and declining job quality and career progression, particularly in sectors heavily reliant on U.S. markets, like manufacturing and agriculture. As career professionals, we must support individuals to thrive during volatile times. We can provide strategic support for job seekers to remain proactive, emotionally resilient, and optimistic during transitions while connecting them to valuable resources for career growth. Vulnerable Industries at Risk In 2025,…
In her March 21, 2025 article for The Logic, journalist Isabel Slone discusses the increasingly arduous journey faced by job seekers in today’s uncertain economic climate. Despite expectations for economic recovery in 2025, many candidates find themselves ensnared in protracted hiring processes characterized by multiple interviews, extensive screening procedures, and unpaid assignments. This trend reflects employers’ growing reluctance to take risks amid ongoing economic uncertainties. The article highlights the frustration and challenges job seekers encounter, including automated rejections and the perception of companies exploiting candidates for free labour. Slone’s piece…
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s a moment to honour the incredible contributions of women across all sectors. But it’s also a time to acknowledge the road ahead. This day holds a special significance for me. As a business leader, I’ve had the privilege of working with exceptional teams, shaping organizational strategies, and driving innovation. However, my journey, like that of many women in leadership, has been marked by challenges. These challenges, often rooted in bias, outdated perceptions, and systemic barriers, are still prevalent in many workplaces. My leadership…
A recent survey highlights that half of Canadian job seekers are considering career changes, with many seeking new industries or roles for greater flexibility, advancement, better work culture, or pay. While 56% of respondents have already switched careers, many face barriers such as limited opportunities, starting over, or needing new qualifications. Younger generations are leading this trend, with employers encouraged to embrace adaptability and growth-focused workplaces to attract talent.