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CPC Blogs Written by: Lori Jazvac

 

View these links to published posts on Career Professionals of Canada for updated knowledge and resources on career related developments and issues.

 

Hello Generation Z : Embracing a new approach to the changing world of work

Are the expectations of new graduates changing as they enter the new world of work?

The Follow-Up Letter: The Forgotten Career Search Tool

Does the Functional Resume Really Work?

The Phone Interview: A Valuable Screening Tool

Why you should not skip the cover letter

How effective are career and personality assessments?

Marketable Skills for the Future

Contacting Recruitment Firms & Employment Agencies

- Addressing Career Related Obstacles in the Interview

Strategically Addressing Past Work Experience in the Resume

Your Client's Career Transition in the Current Economy

- Informational Interviews: A valuable networking tool for career transitions

Mitigating Obstacles and Barriers for Newcomers

Become a True Career Professional in 2016

- Your Attitude Impacts Your Job Search

- Supporting Newcomers to Canada

- The Labour Market is Changing and so is the Workplace

The New Resume: Brand Engineering

Thoughtfully Portray Your Client's Story in the Resume's Career Summary

Emotional Intelligence: A Marketable Skill for Career Success

Certification in the Career Field:  A Wise Investment

Do you practice handshaking with your clients?

How advanced resume training helped me innovate

Tips for Branding: the Cornerstone of your Career Service

- Ten Tips for Starting Your Own Career Business

​- What Recruiters Want

Generation Z Enters the Labour Market

Embracing the Face of Dynamic Change

The Growing IT Market: Building Powerful Resumes for IT Professionals

Help Your Client Discover their "Soul Career" and Stop the Vicious Cycle of Job-Hopping

- From Chaos to Clarity: The Chaos Theory of Careers

Unleash Your Full Potential through Interactive Online Learning

Why ethics are crucial to delivering career services in today's market

Gain A Competitive Edge With your CDP

How Maslow's Theory Stands Up Today

Certification in the Career Field: A Wise Investment

Understand Employment Strategy and You'll Write Superior Resumes

Workplace Flexibility on the Rise

- Case Study: How Language Impacts New Immigrant Outcomes

How to Build Your Client's Resilience During Tough Times

- Interview Practice: A Perfect Summer Activity

The Secret to Alleviating Job Search Stress: Yoga

Positioning Clients to Excel in Their Performance Reviews

10 Ways to Help Clients Find Meaning in their Careers

Incorporate a Powerful Career Narrative in Resume Building

Helping Clients Identify their Ideal Workplace Culture

Are You Up to Date on the Many Benefits of CPC Membership?

- Supporting Mental Wellness in the Workplace

- Do You Make Assumptions About Clients?

Helping Clients Succeed in the Gig Economy

Ten Resume Tips from Best Canadian Resumes

- The Benefits of Partnering with a Professional Association

- Lori Jazvac MCRS: Newest Member of an Elite Professional Group

- Are You a Voice of Inspiration for Your Clients?

Be Your Clients' Champion

- 10 Tips for Uncovering and Showcasing Your Clients' Accomplishments

Volunteerism: The Vehicle for Driving Change in the Community 

- Employing  a Creative, Holistic Approach to Interview Preparation

How to Help Clients Turn Office Politics into Positive Outcomes 

- How to Transform Your Clients into Preferred Candidates

- The Power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming: Transforming Careers and Lives

Help Clients Circumvent Honeymoon Hangover

- The Power of Alchemy: Helping Clients Recover from Downsizing

- This Canada Career Month, Let's Talk About Career Growth & Meaning

- Help Clients Navigate Change and Positively Embrace a New Year

- T.O.T.E Your Way to Greater Success

Ghosting During a Job Search: How to Help Clients

Mindfulness: A Powerful, Transformative Skill

Book Review: Mindfulness in 8 Weeks

- Global Crisis: A Wake-Up Call to Raise Our Consciousness 

- How Advanced Resume Training Helped Me Innovate

Raise Your Paw -- Submit a Nomination for a CPC Award of Excellence

- Informational Interviews: A Valuable Networking Tool for Career Transitions

- Interview Practice: A Perfect Summer Activity

Bias Is A Four-Letter Word

Work-Life Balance is Possible: 10 Simple Strategies

A Holistic Approach to Wellness: Why It Matters

Helping Clients Maintain Focus and Productivity 

Social Justice and Career Development

What is the Difference Between a Coach and a Counsellor

- Ten Tips for a Victorious Client Experience 

- Seven Tips for Navigating Career Development Theory in 2021 and Beyond

Using Metaphor to Unlock Career Narratives: The Sailboat Metaphor

How to Craft the Best Canadian Resume 

Ten Tips for Supporting Clients in Career Transition During the Holidays

Ten Strategies to Help Your Client Winterize their Career

The Great Shift: How Career Practitioners Can Support Their Clients

Five Necessities for Navigating the Changing World of Work

Essential Tools to Have in a Career Treasure Chest

The Power of Reframing: Helping Clients Think Differently about Work

The Value of Cultural Intelligence

The Comfort Zone Factor: How to Help Clients Embrace Change 

Anger: How to Rechannel it for Self-Reflection and Self-Regulation

Learning Quotient (LQ): What It Is, Why It's Important

- Gaslighting in the Workplace: How to Help Your Clients

Trauma-Informed Care: A Necessary Skill for Career Professionals

-  Case Management: Why Note-Taking Matters

 - Wage Impacts of the Great Resignation

How to Help Clients Deal with a Toxic Work Environment

- Why You Need to Join Career Professionals of Canada (CPC)

Members Matter! Meet Lori Jazvac

How to Help Clients Navigate a Potential Recession

How to Help Clients Strengthen their Work Ethic

 - AI: What Does It Mean for the Future of Work

Meet CPC Member of the Week: Lori Jazvac

Let's Get Real About the Trend of Rage Applying

- What Clients Should Know About Navigating Zombie Firms

The Importance of Maintaining a Living Resume

How to Help Jobseekers Tackle Job Search Depression

Are Your Clients Running a Side Gig on Company Time?

How to Help Clients Deal with Nepotism in the Workplace

- Continuous Learning - Why It's Important for Jobseekers 

Labour Market Info (LMI): How to Support Jobseekers in Navigating LMI

Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ Clients: Fostering Inclusivity and Equity in Career Development

Leveraging MS Word for Resume Writing

- Recognizing the Importance of Self-Care

- Helping Jobseekers Navigate a Successful Job Search in the Summer

How to Help Your Clients Clarify their Career Target

Empowering New Beginnings: Strategies for Career Practitioners to Support New Canadians

Harnessing the Power of Gratitude in Job Search: A Guide for Career Professionals 

- PowerPoint for Career Development Professionals: Engaging Clients with Effective Visual Storytelling

- Celebrating Black History Month: Empowering Jobseekers to Navigate the Labour Market
- Supporting Jobseekers During Economic and Labour Market Shifts

Supporting Clients in Pursuing Green Careers: A Path to Purpose and Sustainability

 

Career Professionals of Canada Announces Winners of the 2024 Awards of Excellence

Featured in Readers' Choice Awards - Business and Professionals Categories

-TOP TEN -  Best Employment Services, Best Life Coach, and Best Life Coaching

- Featured in Congratulations to our 2017 Awards of Excellence Recipients

- Featured in: Congratulations to our 2016 Awards of Excellence Recipients...

Interview strategies featured in Video: Using Relaxation Skills to Improve Your Interviews by Teacher Linda G. Robert

"Congratulations to Lori Jazvac for her excellent work as a content contributor for the CPC News Feed and the CAREERPRO Conference. Lori has researched and crafted blogs regarding labour market trends, best resume practices, and industry-related news. She has also worked diligently to review the technology and content for the conference."    -- Executive Director, CPC

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Maximizing Your Virtual Career Conference Experience

- Featured in "What Every Resume Needs to Succeed"

- Featured in "Overcoming Interview Anxiety"

- Featured in: Career Pros Share Resume No-No's

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YOUR JOB SEARCH PLAN/STEPS FOR 2025 - "CREATE"

Clarify Your Job Target: Understand your ideal roles and industries, and identify the key factors that are important when selecting target companies.

Research & Organize Your Search: Compile a list of target companies and create a strategy for tracking and managing your job search activities.

Elevate Your Messaging: Develop personalized and engaging messages to use during networking, ensuring you communicate effectively before reaching out to potential connections.

Assess with a Detailed Plan: Tailor a specific, customized plan for each industry and role you’re targeting; remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all strategy.

Tap Into Your Power Circle: Accelerate your job search by leveraging existing relationships and asking for warm introductions to open doors quickly. Leverage your circle of champions to support you throughout the process!

Execute with Focus: Integrate all parts of your job search strategy, while staying persistent and seeking support through the triumphs and challenges of the process.

This approach emphasizes taking intentional and actionable steps to optimizing your job search in 2025!

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