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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…
Are you considering applying for CPC ‘Strategist’ Certifications? CPC’s Certified “Strategist” designations are an excellent way to enhance your own resume and add to your credibility as a Career Professional. This session is ideal if you want to learn more about attaining your designations: CERTIFIED RESUME STRATEGIST (CRS) CERTIFIED INTERVIEW STRATEGIST (CIS) CERTIFIED EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIST (CES) CERTIFIED CAREER STRATEGIST (CCS) Download your handout and watch this 15-minute presentation below to learn all about CPC’s Certification Program. HANDOUT: Certification Information Session
By Janet Barclay. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of giving my How to Write Blog Posts that Get Results presentation at WordCamp Hamilton 2015. If just the thought public speaking makes you anxious, you might be questioning how I can describe such an experience as a pleasure. I get it! Not long after I started my business, I was invited to speak at a local bookstore, and it was just too good a marketing opportunity to turn down. I was so terrified, that I was actually relieved when…
By Janet Barclay. At one of the first small business networking events I attended, the group leader gave an excellent presentation in which she explained that no matter what you’re working on, you don’t have to learn everything the hard way. Whether it’s a marketing technique, an administrative procedure, or something specific to the services you offer, someone else has already done it. One of the reasons I started my own business is that I like to work independently, and I’m sure it’s the same for many of you. However,…
By Cathy Milton. “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.” Ernest Hemingway Imagine this…you attend your first appointment with a new dentist. The dentist greets you with a big smile, and the first thing you notice is that this dentist could really use a good dentist. Or, you visit a cardiologist for a stress test. When you enter the office for your consultation, you can’t help but notice that the doctor is about 100 pounds overweight and there are empty fast-food containers…