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By Shannon Mack. CPC Mastermind, Shannon Mack discusses the effect of ebbs and flows with the economy on employers, employees, and job seekers. Economies ebb and flow. When the economy is flowing, life is good. It seems that things will always be this way. Job opportunities and money are abundant and no one gives much thought to “wants” versus “needs.” For some reason, ebbs in the economy take us by surprise. Most of us have lived through downturns before and we should know that eventually all good things come to an end. But, for […]
By Sharon Graham. As our career development sector continues to go through changes, many practitioners are re-thinking their career path and prospects. Many government-funded contracts are winding down and organizations are restructuring their operations. Some practitioners are nervous about their future and considering entrepreneurial options. With over 17 million Canadians working today, independent career service providers are benefiting from a positive shift in the market. Because our labour market has changed tremendously over the last decades, many proactive Canadians are seeking out résumé writers, employment consultants, career counsellors, and career […]
By Lori Jazvac. CPC Mastermind Lori Jazvac shares some Canadian trends and marketable skills that will be required in the future. This article brings together provincial, national, and international recommendations with tangible steps for career professionals and their clients. According to the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, data and analysis of trends in the labour market can provide valuable insights. By forecasting future labour market trends, people can detect certain patterns. Knowing these patterns enables them to make better choices about the direction, growth, and development of their careers. Staying up to date […]
By Lotte Struwing. CPC Mastermind, Lotte Struwing shares her research and ideas about Career Development. Read about our past, present, and future. In this article, Lotte provides a synopsis of Innovation in Career Counseling, a benchmark article published in the Journal of Career Development. She draws from the recent CERIC publication, Career Development Practice in Canada – Perspectives, Principles and Professionalism. The piece closes with some contemporary ideas garnered from an interview with industry leader, Norman Amundson Ph. D. Professor, University of British Columbia. Our world is changing at an incredible pace and will continue to […]
The Career Thought Leaders’ 2014 Global Career Brainstorming Day included career professionals from Canada, United States, and overseas. Their newly released 2014 Global Career Brainstorming Day White Paper covers trends in careers, resumes, job search, hiring, recruiting, and much more. Here are 20 intriguing predictions from the report reproduced, with permission, from the Career Thought Leaders (CTL): Identity theft concerns drive elimination of home addresses on resumes. Some predict use of only email and phone number and relying on LinkedIn as a primary way to protect personal information. Companies that specialize in erasing digital history will become […]
By Sharon Graham. National Volunteer Recognition Week April 12 to 18, 2015 Have you noticed how many awards and acknowledgements there have been lately – thanking volunteers for their contributions? Volunteer Canada along with Investors Group conducted a Volunteer Recognition Study which indicated that many volunteers appreciate a genuine thank you. “Volunteers want to be thanked and shown how they have made a difference – they want to know the impact of their contributions.” Volunteer Canada, 2013 Volunteer Recognition Study Across Canada, we have a number of National and Provincial Award […]