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How to Help Clients Deal With Nepotism in the Workplace
Have you ever worked for a company where relatives or close friends were treated much differently than staff who had no connection to management? If so, you can probably relate to your clients when they talk about nepotism; career-related favouritism based on an employee’s relationship to those in power at a company. Whether during the…
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2023 Awards of Excellence Recipients!
It is our pleasure to announce Career Professionals of Canada’s 2023 Awards of Excellence Program recipients. With our new guidelines in place for the 2023 awards program, the bar was raised. Still, the competition proved rigorous as we received 42 outstanding submissions to evaluate. I’d like to offer special thanks to our 2023 team of judges who…
Read MoreAre Your Clients Running a Side Gig on Company Time?
Let’s face it. The number of people reporting having a side gig is on the rise, whether it’s to help meet financial obligations or to nurture their entrepreneurial side. With the rise of side gigs comes the increase of concerns from employers that employees are using company time and resources to run their business. Therefore,…
Read MoreHow to Help Jobseekers Tackle Job Seach Depression
Let’s face it. Job search is anything but linear these days. And when jobseekers face seemingly insurmountable obstacles, constant rejection, or setbacks, job search depression can begin to set in. It is real and impacts millions of jobseekers. Pew Research Center uncovered that about half of US adults who are unemployed and looking for a…
Read MoreThe Importance of Maintaining a Living Résumé
As career professionals, we support our clients by creating a compelling résumé. However, it’s important for all of us to maintain a constantly-evolving, living, “breathing” blueprint of our professional, academic, community, and volunteer activities and achievements. This is the living résumé. The living résumé is a valuable tool for every individual, even those who love…
Read MoreWhat Clients Should Know About Navigating Zombie Firms
How prepared are you to explain the term “zombie firm” to your clients? Can you describe a zombie firm’s implications on their career growth and success? A zombie firm is a company that is unable to stand on its own feet. It either relies on bailouts or manages to stay afloat by dealing with lenient…
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