Career Professionals of Canada News Feed

CPC Member Spotlight: Anadi Jangra

March 12, 2026 |

Dr. Anadi Jangra is an accomplished career development and training professional with more than a decade of experience advancing student success across higher education and industry. In their role as Career Success & Credential Specialist at International Business University, Anadi is leading the institution’s movement toward a skills‑first career development model. This entails embedding micro‑credentialing, employer‑validated competencies, and structured work‑integrated learning into the student journey. Anadi has coordinated 150+ career, training, and employer engagement events, delivered 200+ hours of employability and professional development training, and managed 100+ applied and experiential…

CPC Member Spotlight: Tara Lehman

March 5, 2026 |

Tara Lehman is a Certified Career Strategist (CCS), leadership and business coach/consultant, and founder of Amplifying Leadership (a division of Twin Life Coaching & Business Services). Confident that everyone has the potential to succeed as a leader, she helps bosses and organizations align teams, clarify vision, and achieve their goals. After spending over 23 years in the trucking and transportation industry — rising from customer service to leading Canada’s distribution centre for her organization — Tara now draws on that practical, real-world leadership experience in her work today. Tara’s passion…

CPC Member Spotlight: Shaye Belanger

February 26, 2026 |

Shaye Belanger is a nationally Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP®)), career coach, workshop creator, and mentor with over 10 years of experience guiding newcomers, students, and professionals through career transitions. Based in Ottawa, she is the founder of Full Circle Immigrant Services. Shaye has held leadership roles in employment and student services and has supported hundreds of individuals in finding clarity, confidence, and direction in their careers. Her work has earned national recognition, including nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Community Outreach Strategist Award through Career Professionals of Canada and the Women…

CPC Member Spotlight: Afreen Akhlaque Sayyed

January 29, 2026 |

Afreen Akhlaque Sayyed is a career strategist dedicated to supporting and uplifting professionals as they navigate growth and change. Known for her approachable, client-focused style, she coaches, facilitates workshops, and guides individuals to build confidence, explore career paths, and manage career transitions with clarity and purpose.. Her background in the service industry sparked her passion for connecting people to meaningful work. Today, as a Workforce Development Coordinator at Ignite Fredericton, Afreen creates positive and inclusive impact by equipping young talent with the right resources and supporting them as they take…

CPC Member Spotlight: Marian Bernard

January 22, 2026 |

A quick visit to Marian Bernard’s Facebook page offers a glimpse of her vibrant personality. She describes herself as Canada’s only while-you-wait résumé writer, a Zumba fan, an oldies music geek, a dance diva, and, above all, human mama to her adorable dog Oreo. That same energy carries into her work with job seekers. Marian has been supporting clients since 1985. She has helped people from the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) to as far away as New Zealand. Marian focuses on shortening job searches by writing résumés and…

CPC Member Spotlight: Gabrielle Suttis

January 15, 2026 |

Gabrielle Suttis is a Certified Résumé Strategist (CRS) and the owner of Go-Getter Resumes, where she empowers mid-career professionals to articulate their value and accelerate their job search success. A proud CPC member since 2018, Gabrielle secured her very first client through the CPC Member Directory—an early milestone that shaped her dedication to the community. Her award-winning writing and ongoing volunteer service on the CPC Awards of Excellence judging team reflect her commitment to elevating the career development profession and supporting fellow practitioners. Beyond her client work, Gabrielle has been…