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By Lorraine Morris. The idea of creating a values-based daily plan came to me when I realized that after slashing through years of daily To-Do lists, I felt very little sense of control and focus. My lists were almost completely business-driven and did not in any way reflect the “whole me.” I was out of balance, and I knew it. I wasn’t sleeping well, I was tired most of the time, and I was far from energetic in any part of my life. So, what was I missing? I had […]
By Marian Bernard of The Regency Group. “I’m always looking for opportunities to connect and share industry insights with fellow career professionals – [Career Professionals of Canada’s] Facebook Group allows just that. I can post a question or insight and typically read feedback within hours. I love the themed days and enjoy contributing to and reading the responses and feedback from other colleagues. The group allows me to interact and expand my knowledge and keep up to date on industry trends through my association with other career professionals.” – Christine Cristiano, CDP, […]
By Maureen McCann. Some days our clients may feel that they have the worst jobs in the world. Every once in a while we are there to remind them that perhaps when compared to other jobs, their jobs aren’t as bad as they might seem. As career professionals, we know there’s no such thing as the “worst job” or “best job” because both are subjective. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” What might be horrible from one client’s perspective is an amazing opportunity for another. The only “worst job” […]
Excellence in Career Development | Career Development Professional Certificate Programs CDP: Career Development Practitioner | Career Development Professional | Career Development Program CCDP: Certified Career Development Practitioner | Certified Career Development Professional What is a Career Development Practitioner? CDP: Career Development Practitioner | Career Development Professional The Canadian field of career development is fascinating. Practitioners are diverse, specializing in areas such as employment consulting, career coaching, resume writing, job development, personal career branding and much more. Career Development Practitioners can be found in not-for-profit, academic, government, and private […]
By Lysa Appleton. It is no secret that networking is an integral part of any job search, and an essential activity for long term employability. So, how can we support and guide our clients in networking successfully? To begin, I believe that we need to clearly define what networking is – and what it is not. Networking is not about dressing in power clothes and asking for a job. That tactic may have worked 10 years ago, but it’s not a comfortable or appreciated approach today. Networking is about building […]
By Daisy Wright. Want to be a part of something awesome? Join CPC’s Facebook Group! One of the best parts of membership in the group is that it’s FREE. CPC’s Facebook Group is the quickest way to get answers to your work-related challenges. Launched in July 2017, the group has quickly grown to 200+ members, as of this writing. Since then, the page has logged more than 450 posts, 3000 comments, and 5000 reactions. On average, 100 members per day actively engage with the group. And, this is not engagement […]