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As information becomes easier to access, career professionals may need to rethink what clients actually come to us for. A résumé writer can no longer assume that producing a résumé is the whole value of the service when a client can generate one in seconds. A career professional is no longer the gatekeeper to career information when clients can ask AI about occupations, transferable skills, interviews, and labour markets themselves. The Human Trust Economy suggests that as information becomes more abundant, the ability to help someone decide what information…
My friend Kelly spent more than 20 years working in banking. When she was young, banking seemed like a cool place to work, where she could dress nicely every day. Once she was actually doing it, though, she discovered it wasn’t really her. It included a sales component, like encouraging clients to sign up for products such as credit cards, and the environment could be competitive. Kelly isn’t a competitive person. Still, the job served an important purpose. It was steady, provided a decent second income for her family, and…
Career resilience is often described as the ability to adapt, persevere, and move forward despite challenges. We tend to view it as a personal characteristic, something that can be strengthened through confidence, mindset, skills, and support. Yet resilience does not exist in isolation. Resilience is often influenced by the realities people face outside of work, including their financial situation. When layoffs occur, contracts end, industries change, or people contemplate a new career adventure, financial stress can quickly become part of the equation. Concerns about paying bills, supporting family members, managing…
Résumé development often begins with the past. We collect the client’s work history, review previous résumés, identify accomplishments, and begin deciding what belongs in the new document. It is a logical process. But what if we are beginning at the wrong end? A future-focused approach starts somewhere else. Before asking, “What has this client done?” we ask, “Where are they trying to go?” What will success look like there? What problems will they be expected to solve? What capabilities will matter? What might make an employer believe this person could…
October 1, 2026, would have marked my grandmother’s 102nd birthday. My grandmother was a remarkable woman: strong, fierce, and determined. But more than that, she was smart beyond her years. No matter what life threw at her, she always found a way to stand tall in her own truth. She experienced enormous change throughout her lifetime. Adapting because she had to, as so many people of her generation did, she never lost sight of who she was. She taught me that resilience isn’t about pretending things are easy. It is…
A prolonged job search can leave even experienced professionals questioning their skills, strategies, and career direction. When applications don’t lead to interviews or progress stalls, it’s not always clear what to change. In our latest CPC Community Insights, we asked members how they help clients reassess their approach, overcome obstacles, and maintain momentum when a job search takes longer than expected. Here’s what they said. What is the first thing you revisit with a client when their job search is taking longer than expected? “In my work with experienced trades…