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When I started the Certified Future Strategist (CFS) course with CPC, I expected to learn about the future of work, labour market trends, technology, AI, and the many changes affecting careers today. And I did. But what surprised me most was not the information itself, but how much the course made me reflect on the way we support clients. As career professionals, we often work with people seeking answers. They want to know which career is safe, which program is best, which opportunity is worth pursuing, or what decision they…
I can feel a hint of tension in the room…people shifting slightly, realizing I’m about to ask them to share something out loud. So, I pause and say, “How about if I start?” We are talking about answering hypothetical job interview questions, so I describe a “hypothetical” situation…the one we are in now. I say, “If I were facilitating a workshop with a larger group size than usual, I would have them share in pairs instead of sharing with the whole group to save time. I would take into consideration…
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…
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…
There is a scene many of us have watched unfold. A student sits at the kitchen table late at night, trying to finish an assignment. They are not looking for a shortcut; they are looking for help. They reach for an AI tool like ChatGPT the way they might open a dictionary, use a calculator, or type a query into a search engine. They ask for examples, ideas, and help on how to structure their thoughts. Then the uncertainty arrives. They have heard rumours that using AI tools is “cheating,” even…
In 2025, Canada’s career landscape is a puzzle of contradictions. These contradictions are likely to continue into 2026 and beyond. Labour shortages and high unemployment exist side by side. People are told the future is full of opportunity, yet many are struggling to afford rent. We’re encouraged to embrace innovation, but millions feel left behind by technology they don’t understand or trust. As career professionals, we are walking into this reality every day. Whether we identify more as coaches, counsellors, educators, or advocates, we are here to help people make…