Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
-By Lori A. Jazvac and Ksenia Lazoukova – Re-entering the workforce after a long-term leave can be a daunting task. Whether the break was due to personal health issues, caregiving, or other reasons, returning to work requires a unique set of strategies. As a career professional, you play a crucial role in supporting your clients in navigating this transition using a concrete action plan. Here’s a streamlined guide to helping clients return to work after a prolonged leave. Key Challenges Faced by Clients Returning to Work Clients returning after a…
-By Christine Ball, Executive Director CPC – As 2025 dawns, it’s time to embrace new opportunities and set ambitious goals to elevate your career as a career development professional. In a field that thrives on innovation and adaptability, stepping up your game requires a blend of introspection, professional development, and strategic action. Here’s how you can make 2025 the year that redefines your career. Reflect and Assess Start by taking a comprehensive look at where you are in your career. What milestones have you achieved, and what areas need improvement?…
We’re excited to share that we’ve made significant updates to our certification process for 2025. These changes are designed to provide more options and flexibility on your path to certification, making it easier to achieve your professional goals and advance your career. Watch the video below for all the details on what’s new and how it benefits you. We’re proud to support you on your journey and look forward to helping you succeed in 2025! Stay tuned for more updates.
PowerPoint for Career Development Professionals: Engaging Clients with Effective Visual Storytelling
– By Ksenia Lazoukova and Lori A. Jazvac – In today’s fast-paced world, presentations have become an essential communication tool for career development professionals, whether you are pitching an idea to investors, training clients, or sharing insights with stakeholders. PowerPoint, often used as a go-to software for presentations, portfolios, and tutorials, offers a flexible platform for engaging storytelling—yet many users only scratch the surface of its potential. Creating an impactful presentation requires more than slides filled with text and statistics. It is about captivating your audience, conveying a thoughtful story…
Ottawa, Ontario — August 26, 2024 — Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) is proud to announce an exciting new initiative to translate its suite of professional development courses into French. This project, made possible in part by the Government of Canada, reflects CPC’s commitment to providing career professionals nationwide with equitable access to high-quality educational resources. As a leading national association, CPC supports career practitioners’ professional growth. By translating its courses into French, CPC aims to ensure that Francophone Canadians, who represent a significant portion of the population, can fully…
– By Christine Ball, Executive Director CPC – Effective marketing is not just necessary; it’s the catalyst for growth and success in any entrepreneurial venture. You need to be loud and proud! Despite its critical importance, marketing is often overlooked by entrepreneurs who are understandably preoccupied with other pressing aspects of their business. From service development to financial management, the myriad of responsibilities can cause marketing to fall by the wayside. However, neglecting marketing can be a grave mistake that hinders growth and limits the potential of even the most…