Career Professionals of Canada
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During a recent Advanced Résumé Development (CDP-105) course, students enjoyed a lively and interesting discussion about the pros and cons of clients following up on a job application. The discussion came out of the analysis of a cover letter in which the job seeker closes with the statement “I will try to reach you next week to see if we can arrange an interview or a brief meeting.” Some students took exception to the phrase “try to reach you next week to see if…,” labelling it passive language. But, even […]
Job seekers inevitably interact with a recruiter at some point in their job search. One of the prime goals of a recruiter is to find the best qualified candidates to fill vacant positions in the shortest amount of time. Career professionals diligently prepare their clients to impress the recruiter and help them land their target job. With careful preparation and current information, a win-win outcome is possible! Recognizing that everyone has their own work processes, and likes and dislikes, I’d like to share – from my perspective – a behind-the-curtain […]
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 […]
A positive trend is becoming increasingly evident in the labour market. Employers are focusing on making their workplaces more diverse and inclusive. This has created more opportunities for the clients I support. But in spite of advancements, hiring practices continue to present challenges and the experience is often not a good one for my clients. Many employers I partner with have asked what they can do to improve the process. In this article, I would like to offer my suggestions for creating a better hiring experience, many of which will benefit […]
Journaling is defined as keeping a regular record of experiences, ideas, or reflections for private use (think diary). The act of journaling is often recommended for its many benefits. But in the midst of a stressful job search, how do we persuade our clients that journaling can be an effective job search tool that reaps benefits? And how can we encourage and coach them to give it a try? In the last two years alone, journaling has been recommended in several articles found on Career Professionals of Canada’s News Feed. 50 […]
“The Great Resignation” — also known as “The Big Quit” — has become a well-known phrase over the last year. After working from home for months and having time for self-reflection, many employees are choosing to quit due to a desire to realign their values, goals, needs, and purpose with their careers. At the same time, many hard-hit entrepreneurs and self-employed workers are choosing to change course and secure formal employment. In reality, The highly-publicized trend in resignations is just part of the story. Perhaps the new landscape of the labour market […]