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Career professionals do not simply work with résumés, job searches, or career plans. We work with people. And often, we meet them at moments when life feels uncertain, heavy, or unsettled. Job loss, underemployment, career transitions, immigration, workplace conflict, caregiving, financial strain, health concerns, and burnout all intersect with the work we do. Add rapid technological change, constant online comparison, and economic uncertainty, and it is no surprise that many clients arrive feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsure of themselves. Before going any further, I want to be clear about one…
There is a scene many of us have watched unfold. A student sits at the kitchen table late at night, trying to finish an assignment. They are not looking for a shortcut; they are looking for help. They reach for an AI tool like ChatGPT the way they might open a dictionary, use a calculator, or type a query into a search engine. They ask for examples, ideas, and help on how to structure their thoughts. Then the uncertainty arrives. They have heard rumours that using AI tools is “cheating,” even…
For decades, students, jobseekers, and career changers were encouraged to “learn technology” as a pathway to stability and success. Many followed that advice. They earned IT diplomas, learned to code, and mastered software that was considered cutting-edge at the time. But technology moved faster than anyone expected. Programming languages evolved, platforms disappeared, and tools changed before graduates could fully settle into their careers. Today, many people are asking a hard but necessary question: What actually matters now? We are living in a new era. Artificial intelligence is reshaping work at…
Most of us grew up with a clear rule: if you copy someone else’s work and claim it as your own, that is plagiarism. It was a rule that was straightforward, teachable, and enforceable. Then AI arrived, and suddenly the line felt blurry for many people. A client says, “I used AI to help me rewrite my cover letter because my writing is not strong.” A student says, “I asked AI for an outline because I did not know where to start.” A jobseeker says, “I used AI to write…
A while ago, a careerpro said something that stayed with me: “I feel like everyone got a secret manual for modern job searching, and I missed the day they handed it out.” That is what AI is doing for many Canadians. It is changing how work gets done, how hiring happens, how people learn, and how they communicate. Some individuals are adapting quickly. Others feel like the ground is moving under their feet. They are not resisting change; they are overwhelmed. A recent CERIC survey highlights how career professionals in…
– By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – In an age of rapid technological disruption, rising inequality, and growing calls for justice in the workplace, members of Career Professionals of Canada are more essential than ever. Our services can either reinforce outdated practices or help build a future where everyone can thrive. This isn’t just about being optimistic. It’s about being strategic, intentional, and values-driven. Through advocacy and tools, we can support both people and progress. We can integrate four guiding tenets into our everyday…