Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
As career development professionals, we are trained to empower clients to move forward: align a résumé to a job, activate the network to identify opportunities, and prepare for interviews with impact. But for many clients, job loss is not simply a transition to navigate. It is a loss to process. This distinction is important to recognize. When grief is present (whether acknowledged or not), it can significantly shape a client’s ability to engage in job search activities. Without space to process the loss, even the most well-designed strategies can bump…
The conversation about work-life design has evolved beyond the debate over remote versus in-person work. Today, it is about creating a career and a life that feels meaningful, sustainable, and aligned with personal values and multiple dimensions of wellness. Flexibility is no longer just about where you work; it includes how and when you work, how you manage your energy, what boundaries you protect, and how deeply your work connects with your life’s purpose. Career professionals can help guide clients to design more balanced careers using effective work-life design strategies.…
In Canada, the third week in February is celebrated as “Kindness Week.” Last week, we invited CPC members to share their stories of kindness, both received and given. The tales gathered here are small glimpses of kindness in action — simple gestures, thoughtful choices, unexpected generosity. Each one is a reminder that even the smallest act can ripple outward in ways we may never fully see. We hope these stories leave you a little lighter, a little warmer, and maybe even inspired to pass something good along. Felisha Ali Two…
Every December, I take time for one of my favourite personal activities – choosing my word of the year. I like selecting a word or phrase that sets my intention for the year ahead. It gives me a chance to reflect on what I have learned, recognize the progress I’ve made, and look toward the possibilities that lie ahead. This simple exercise helps me stay grounded and focused in both my life and work. My Word of the Year I’ve always found it easier to centre myself around one meaningful…
In 2025, Canada’s career landscape is a puzzle of contradictions. These contradictions are likely to continue into 2026 and beyond. Labour shortages and high unemployment exist side by side. People are told the future is full of opportunity, yet many are struggling to afford rent. We’re encouraged to embrace innovation, but millions feel left behind by technology they don’t understand or trust. As career professionals, we are walking into this reality every day. Whether we identify more as coaches, counsellors, educators, or advocates, we are here to help people make…
– By Carol Brochu, CCDP, CHRL, CWS – Although National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) came to a close at the end of October, the event prompts us to reflect and keep the conversation going. It’s an opportune time to delve deeper and talk about how we see ourselves. Written from a neurodivergent perspective, this reflection invites all of us to consider the power of self-perception and the quiet barriers that shape our work lives. For many of us, the hardest barriers aren’t physical—they’re the stories we’ve been told about…