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Many résumé writers feel unsettled right now. I hear it in private conversations, CPC community discussions, and questions that start with, “Do you think this work is changing too fast?” After 20 years in this industry, and 18 running Career Impressions, I’ve watched our field evolve through economic cycles, the pandemic, hiring debates, and now major discussions about automation and AI. While uncertainty may feel louder today, it is not new to us. Résumé Writing Has Always Been About More Than Documents My business began as a small, local practice.…
Shobana Thangavadivel is a career development and training professional with over 20 years of experience. She supports individuals and organizations by offering employment navigation tools, career transition advice, and skills‑building opportunities. In her current role as an EV Training Success Advisor with the EVolveSkills Program at Achēv, she guides individuals in the automotive sector through professional development pathways and connects them with accessible, no‑cost training programs. Shobana’s career has included roles such as Career and Training Counsellor, Project Manager, Career Specialist, and Employment Specialist in community and employment service organizations.…
Job scams aren’t just increasing, they’re evolving and becoming more sophisticated. In 2024, nearly $50 million was lost to employment fraud in Canada alone. This is exactly why Career Professionals of Canada is bringing this conversation forward now. We’ve secured Julie Matthews for an exclusive LIVE-ONLY webinar designed to help you and your clients stay protected. As fraudulent job postings, fake recruiters, phishing attempts, and AI-generated scams become more sophisticated, job seekers are increasingly vulnerable. Career development practitioners are often the first line of defence. This session will provide practical…
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…
Something important is beginning to take shape in the career development profession. Across Canada, career professionals are working in an environment that looks very different from even a few years ago. Hiring systems are increasingly automated. Credential pathways are shifting. Labour markets are evolving quickly. Clients are navigating more transitions, more uncertainty, and more complex career decisions than ever before. Many practitioners are quietly asking the same question: How do I remain effective in a profession that is evolving this quickly? The expectations placed on career professionals are changing. Clients…
Sukhjit Singh is a Certified Career Strategist (CCS) and has been proudly associated with Career Professionals of Canada since 2015. An award‑winning professional with more than 25 years of experience across the education and non‑profit sectors, he has been recognized repeatedly for his dedication to public service and his commitment to building strong, inclusive communities. Widely regarded as a change agent, Sukhjit received the Outstanding Community Outreach Strategist Award from CPC in 2016. He is the published author of Same Shoes, Different Doors and The Desi Leadership—two influential works that…