Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
By Sharon Graham. The field of Career Development has made significant strides towards certification, training, and quality standards. Here is an update on three important initiatives you need to know about. Start 2017 right with a clear understanding of your role and requirements within our profession of Career Development. Career practitioners across the nation have adopted the Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners (S&Gs). Practitioners have embraced the need for professionalism by registering with their respective provincial association. Many provinces have already launched certification programs for Career Development Practitioners (CDPs).…
By Lori Jazvac. As career professionals, we study to enhance our skills and to build a wealth of knowledge so that we can better foster positive change. We recommend that our clients do the same so that they can advance in their careers. Ongoing professional development is not only encouraged, but expected. However, we can expand our definition of professional development. Interactive online learning can help us expand our skills, knowledge, and potential. Clients commonly express their concern about a lack of formal post-secondary education. However, we must keep in mind that…
Overview of certification for Career Development Practitioners by Paula Wischoff Yerama, CCDP. Paula is Executive Director of the Career Development Association of Alberta (CDAA), Chair of the Canadian Council for Career Development (CCCD) Certification Working Group, and member of Career Professionals of Canada (CPC). The Canadian Council for Career Development (CCCD) Certification Working Group (CWG) promotes collaboration and greater cohesion across provincial certification initiatives and has representation from all provinces with existing or emerging career practitioner certification. The group has been instrumental in supporting the formation of new provincial professional associations and the…
By Lee-Anne Geseron. We often work with clients who are contemplating a change – be it personal, life style, or career choice/growth. Statistics show that 70-80 percent of people dislike their current jobs. This ranges from a mild irritation to downright loathing. That is 4 out of 5 workers! This is incredibly sad when you think about it, since the majority of our time is spent at work! The reality of this is that many workplace roles are simply not being filled by the right people. If the roles and responsibilities of…
By Lee-Anne Geseron. One of the branding strategies I have been interested in “mastering” is the art of video marketing. When I joined Career Professionals of Canada last year I had no idea about the level of support, resources, and collaboration that would prevail. Along with gaining my certifications as a CRS, CIS, and CES, I attended the November CAREERPRO Virtual Conference and was thrilled with the aha moments. I then began digging a little deeper into all that CPC had to offer. I came across the opportunity to join a…
By Christine Cristiano. In my quest to generate leads and secure paying clients, I researched every program that I came across that promised that I would increase my income to thousands of dollars per week. As wonderful of that sounded, it just wasn’t realistic. I am all for positive thinking and ‘The Secret’ mindset but I needed something that would provide me some detailed actions that I could take to increase my business. I have been a member at www.bearesumewriter.com for a couple of years. I would occasionally login into…