Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
– By Lori A. Jazvac – Summer is a crucial time for job seekers, as it’s not just a vacation season but also a period when employers actively seek talent to fill positions for the fall and winter. It’s a time ripe with opportunities that should not be overlooked. As career professionals, we are pivotal in supporting job seekers aiming for a new career or role change in the summer. Our expertise in strategic planning, skill development, networking, and leveraging seasonal hiring trends can be instrumental in helping jobseekers navigate…
– By Aparna Chakraborty – The challenges newcomers face in Canada are formidable, yet their resilience shines through. Systematic barriers hinder their chances of employability, including a lack of Canadian job experience, language barriers, difficulty in getting their foreign credentials recognized in Canada, and a limited professional network. They may also face difficulty adjusting to the Canadian culture, lack knowledge of job search strategies specific to Canada, and encounter discrimination and bias. Despite these hurdles, newcomers demonstrate remarkable resilience, a quality that career development professionals can harness to assist in…
According to HRD Magazine, summer job postings for youth have dropped. The latest report shows a dip in summer job postings in Canada, with a 6% decrease from last year and a notable 22% drop from 2022. Despite these figures, the postings are still 47% higher than in 2019. Youth employment remains tough as the under-25 population grows faster than job availability. While there’s a rise in seasonal jobs like camp counsellors, only 16% of small employers plan to hire soon. It’s a mixed bag for young job seekers this…
Many people find salary negotiation intimidating and end up settling for the offer on the table, often devaluing themselves in the process. While salary negotiation can be daunting, it is about earning what you deserve and establishing a foundation for future financial growth. By training clients on salary negotiation skills, we empower them to navigate these crucial conversations confidently and strategically. Salary negotiations rely on three primary factors: data to ensure your client understands the market, confidence to negotiate with ease, and experience to support the role’s requirements. How can…
ABC Life Literacy Canada is a national charitable organization that champions literacy by empowering adult learners, raising awareness, and supporting the adult learning sector. The organization develops and supports the use of foundational learning materials and helps build the sector’s capacity by convening and connecting the adult literacy community and advocating for skills programming. ABC Life Literacy Canada envisions a Canada where everyone has the skills and opportunities to fully participate in learning, life, and work. ABC Everyday Numbers – an exciting new program! Introducing ABC Everyday Numbers – a…
In the ever-evolving landscape of career development, inclusivity is not just a buzzword – it’s a fundamental necessity to protect the human rights of gender-diverse jobseekers and clients. As career development professionals, our role extends beyond résumé writing and interview coaching. We are change advocates who aim to champion the diversity and inclusivity of all our clients. We represent allies and supporters of our 2SLGBTQI+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and other sexual and gender diverse) clients. We have the power to create safe and affirming spaces…