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On July 1, 2022, Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) incorporated as a national not-for-profit associationdedicated to the advancement of the career development sector in our country. This step forward in CPC’s evolution ensures the longevity of an organization that—since 2004—has been the community of practice for career development professionals serving the Canadian labour market. What is a Community of Practice (CoP)? Community of Practice.ca tells us: A community of practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a common concern, a set of problems, or an interest in a […]
As career development practitioners, we’re aware of various forms of bullying and manipulation that can occur at work. But what happens when the manipulation is not that obvious and leads your client to question their abilities, and even their mental health? You may have heard or read about the phenomenon known as “gaslighting.” According to Psychology Today, gaslighting is defined as a subtle form of manipulation and psychological control. The term actually originated from a 1938 play called “Gas Light” in which an abusive spouse psychologically torments his wife by causing their home’s […]
“Impostor syndrome” is a term used by clinical psychologists when referring to high-achieving individuals who are unable to internalize their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as frauds. A quick Google search reveals that up to 82% of high achieving professionals suffer from this psychological phenomenon, which affects their confidence and fulfillment at work. The encouraging news is that there are ways that impostor syndrome can be overcome. Neither career professionals nor their clients are immune to occasionally feeling like a “charlatan.” In fact, 90% of career development […]
A relatively new kind of “quotient” is gaining recognition and prominence in workplace hiring practices. The Learning Quotient (LQ) refers to our willingness and ability to grow and adapt to new situations and challenges in our work lives. It refers to our “learnability.” Along with IQ (Intelligence Quotient) and EQ (Emotional Quotient) assessments, the practice of testing a candidate’s learning quotient as part of the recruitment process is gaining traction. Understanding LQ and learning how to enhance it benefits both career practitioners and their clients. The Importance of Maximizing Learning Quotient […]
Imagine this; you and your client work hard to prepare for their next career move. They ace the interview and the final step in the hiring process approaches; they are presented with a lucrative job offer. But here’s the catch; they quickly turn the job offer down! Why!? Why would the client turn down a long-desired job offer that guarantees career advancement? In a nutshell: the comfort zone factor. Comfort Zone vs. Empowerment If the client accepts the job offer, it would undoubtedly cause disruption, uncertainty, and some anxiety. It may […]
Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with people of different cultures. As career professionals, we need to hone the critical skill of cultural intelligence because it’s linked to our emotional intelligence (EQ). I’d like to share why I believe CQ is so important to the work we do. My Background As a Canadian-born citizen with parents from eastern Europe, I have learned a lot about different cultures over the years. Culture, whether as part of one’s background or within an organization, is the driving force that brings […]