Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
Career professionals are not exempt from the universal truth that learning is a lifelong journey. Even for seasoned professionals well into their careers, there is always room for growth and development. In a rapidly changing professional landscape, adaptability and continuous learning become more critical than ever. This article explores how career professionals can unleash their full potential by continuing to develop late into their careers. Embrace a Growth Mindset The foundation of late-career development is adopting a growth mindset. Understand that your skills and knowledge can continually expand and evolve.…
In our rapidly evolving world of work, the future of learning is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditional educational models are gradually giving way to a more personalized and empowering approach: self-directed education. This dynamic method puts you in control of your own educational journey, allowing you to shape your learning experiences according to your unique needs, interests, and aspirations. Let’s delve into the remarkable potential of self-directed education and explore how it’s reshaping the future of learning. What is self-directed learning? In self-directed learning, you take charge of your own…
Let’s face it. Job search is anything but linear these days. And when jobseekers face seemingly insurmountable obstacles, constant rejection, or setbacks, job search depression can begin to set in. It is real and impacts millions of jobseekers. Pew Research Center uncovered that about half of US adults who are unemployed and looking for a job are pessimistic about their prospects for future employment. As career practitioners, we know that job search is stressful, but we also have tools we can use to support our clients, hopefully helping to shorten…
Whether they’re our own kids, or relatives, neighbours, or the children of our friends, many of us enjoy having young people in our lives. After all, if we didn’t, how could we possibly keep up with the latest trends in slang? Amirite? School will be ending soon and many teens will be taking on a summer job. They may view it as a necessary evil; something required to earn money to spend on the things they enjoy. But a summer job is much more than that. If you have the…
Career professionals now have access to a new resource, the Skills for Success Practitioner Competency Framework. This comprehensive tool supports practitioners in delivering training related to the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success program. The program focuses on groups that are underrepresented in the workplace and includes a model that provides nine foundational skills required for living, learning, and working. The Framework is a valuable tool for career professionals. It allows practitioners to take ownership of their own professional development and ensure that they have the skills and knowledge needed…
As a career professional, you help clients achieve their professional goals and find fulfilling work. However, it’s important to remember that financial stability is a crucial part of their overall well-being. One way to support our clients’ financial health is by understanding the concept of living wage and its implications for job seekers and workers. A living wage is the minimum income needed to cover basic expenses such as food, housing, clothing, transportation, healthcare, and other essentials. It should also allow for modest savings to cover emergencies. This figure varies…