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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…

Are you looking for that “inside edge”? Have you considered upgrading your resume writing skills this year? Career Professionals of Canada is committed to setting the Canadian standard for excellence in resume writing. The Certified Resume Strategist (CRS) and Master Certified Resume Strategist (MCRS) designations enhance your credibility and visibility as a career professional. CPC’s Certified Resume Strategist (CRS) credential is attained though a self-study program that you can complete on your own schedule within one year of registration. Participants will come away with a solid understanding of the techniques…

Are your employment consulting and coaching skills up to date? Want to boost your credibility within the Canadian market? Need to authenticate your expertise?  Introducing the 2014 CANADIAN EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIST 160+ Page Certified Employment Strategist (CES) eGuide All New – Order Your Copy Now! Introducing the 2014 Certified Employment Strategist (CES) certification program. If you provide employment coaching, job search strategy, or career transition consulting services, the CES designation is ideal for you. Use this designation to feature your expertise on your website, business card, and resume. Take your career transition…