Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
As career development professionals, we are trained to empower clients to move forward: align a résumé to a job, activate the network to identify opportunities, and prepare for interviews with impact. But for many clients, job loss is not simply a transition to navigate. It is a loss to process. This distinction is important to recognize. When grief is present (whether acknowledged or not), it can significantly shape a client’s ability to engage in job search activities. Without space to process the loss, even the most well-designed strategies can bump…
I am guilty of poking fun at my fellow career professionals when I hear them say something like “Thank goodness it’s Friday!” My reaction to this comes from a bit of a superior attitude about our field. I, ridiculously, assume that if we are to help others find fulfilling careers we should be enthusiastic about every second of our work and even be disappointed when the weekend comes. Now, as I reflect on that reaction, I wonder why is it that, sometimes, we get weary as we deliver what I…
The conversation about work-life design has evolved beyond the debate over remote versus in-person work. Today, it is about creating a career and a life that feels meaningful, sustainable, and aligned with personal values and multiple dimensions of wellness. Flexibility is no longer just about where you work; it includes how and when you work, how you manage your energy, what boundaries you protect, and how deeply your work connects with your life’s purpose. Career professionals can help guide clients to design more balanced careers using effective work-life design strategies.…
In Canada, the third week in February is celebrated as “Kindness Week.” Last week, we invited CPC members to share their stories of kindness, both received and given. The tales gathered here are small glimpses of kindness in action — simple gestures, thoughtful choices, unexpected generosity. Each one is a reminder that even the smallest act can ripple outward in ways we may never fully see. We hope these stories leave you a little lighter, a little warmer, and maybe even inspired to pass something good along. Felisha Ali Two…
– By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – Young Canadians are entering the workforce carrying unprecedented levels of anxiety, comparison pressure, and digital fatigue. Jonathan Haidt’s new book, The Anxious Generation shows that depression and self-harm among teens spiked soon after smartphones and social media went mainstream. The multiple Emmy Award winning Netflix docuseries Adolescence puts real faces on this issue, following youth who feel permanently “on display” and chronically anxious. Those same young people are now entering colleges, apprenticeships, and first jobs. As career…
Are you ready to strengthen your impact as a career professional? Join us on September 16, 2025, for this dynamic workshop designed to equip you with practical tools and insights to better support neurodivergent (ND) job seekers. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the unique challenges ND clients face and concrete strategies to help them thrive in their careers. What You’ll Learn ✔ Career exploration and self-awareness strategies✔ How to coach through executive dysfunction and emotional regulation✔ Labour market insights through an…