Member Testimonials

“I have received numerous contract offers and requests for services through the CPC website, expanding my business while having access to tools such as a variety of newsletters and industry updates to stay current with both career and business perspectives helping to support and better serve clients.”

“Career Professionals of Canada has provided me with a supportive network of colleagues with a diverse range of skills in the field of Career Consulting. I have been impressed by the energetic, creative and well-organized leadership of this organization. I am continually amazed at the many wonderful, ongoing opportunities provided to members who wish to participate.”

Julie Fulford, Coaching Solutions

“I have found Sharon Graham's comments and assistance extremely valuable as a resource for the career advice stories I write for The Globe and Mail. She is also tireless in organizing experts and lobbying for high professional standards for career counselling in Canada.”

“After performing due diligence, researching qualifying organizations, and career professional institutions, I quickly uncovered that there were no organizations in Canada helping career professionals get better at being career professionals – none but Career Professionals of Canada (CPC). Sure, there were a number of programs being offered at universities and colleges, and I did attend one or two of these…but working in the non-profit sector, it was difficult to apply these high-level concepts to the day-to-day challenges I was facing.”

“After performing due diligence, I quickly uncovered the only organization in Canada helping career professionals get better at being career professionals – Career Professionals of Canada (CPC). Instantly after joining, I learned that this was much more than a typical non-profit association…I realized that this was a place where I could ask questions and get answers to the tough issues I was facing.”

“I have a special affinity for Career Professionals of Canada because it is Canadian-based. Each time our annual convention has been announced, I have – without hesitation – cleared my calendar to attend this event, which is bursting with knowledge that I can apply to my own resume-writing practice.”

“CPC has contributed to the JSW Program in countless ways. Executive Director, Sharon Graham custom-created and delivered a full-day workshop on Advance Resume Preparation at our Professional Development Staff Retreat and is a contributing writer for our JSW staff newsletter. Over the years, CPC has provided referrals of professionals to speak at various COSTI JSW professional development events.”

“Upon joining CPC, I immediately gained access to numerous tools, resources, and a network of professionals across Canada. My career and independent business would flourish as a result of my membership with CPC. I not only had the ability to take what had been a part-time contract business to new heights but I improved the services that I offer to job seekers in various sectors and industries.”

“CPC offers training unavailable elsewhere in Canada. When I began my search for resume writing training, I did stumble on other training - but it was U.S.-based, and I was determined to exhaust all Canadian possibilities first. I have now completed the Certified Resume Strategist (CRS), Certified Interview Strategist (CIS), and Certified Career Strategist (CCS) certifications which have given me the confidence to serve diverse clients in steering their career strategies.’’

“Several members of our staff benefited immensely from CPC’s training and are now Certified Resume Strategists (CRS). With the training we received, we were able to structure our clients’ resumes so that they make it to the top of the pile. Many clients are now gainfully employed in their field, and I have to acknowledge Sharon’s training for this success.”

“I have increased my business by using the Career Professionals of Canada’s logo in my marketing material. I find that it helps to close a sale to let prospects know that I am a member.”

Karen Shane, The Business Writing Network

“With membership in CPC, comes credibility and confidence. CPC gave me the confidence and support to launch a tele networking session to facilitate peer-to-peer development. The concept was simple. Have leaders mentor new career professionals. Mentor new career professionals to become leaders. Many other organizations would not have responded with such enthusiasm and warmth. CPC’s Executive Director, Sharon Graham supported my idea, and within a month, we began implementing the sessions.”

“Certainly, my membership over one short year has done amazing things for me and my practice. I have led two committees and obtained by Certified Resume Strategist and Certified Interview Strategist Credentials. I have spoken at three conferences and have been able to contribute to articles in The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, and The Sun. Through Career Professionals of Canada, I have developed great friendships, professional relationships, and a sense of peer support/family, which is important to me in my private practice. In all the years that I have been a member of other organizations, I have never gained so much!”

Linda Schnabel, Career Works 

“I have been involved with Career Professionals of Canada and Sharon Graham through my work in Career Services at Seneca College. CPC delivered a four-session professional development teleseminar (Certified Resume Strategist series) to our Career Services Coordinators in preparation for the CRS Certification Process. These classes were informative, well run and fully prepared my staff for their certification process. All those who participated were successfully certified. Being the first Ontario college with a fully certified staff was important in increasing the quality of services that we offer students and has led to the development of a "fee for service" unit accessible to the public. The credibility of our Career Centre also has been impacted by our staff's new qualifications.”

“When I challenged myself to pursue the Certified Resume Strategist designation – and more recently the Master level, I heightened my credibility with my clients. Through CPC, I have achieved leading-edge resume writing expertise that sets me apart from the competition, recognition by clients seeking more than a basic resume package, and marketing and promotional programs that were painless – and often free – to implement.”

“I had always wanted a career association that was “distinctly Canadian” so when I was asked to be a founding member of Career Professionals of Canada I jumped at the opportunity. CPC offers leadership and volunteer opportunities and a chance for members to learn from the collective expertise that exists in the group. Members are also encouraged to submit their work for publication or contribute articles or comments for the media.  These exposures lend additional credibility to the organization and its members. I am pleased to be associated with this dynamic Canadian organization.”

Daisy Wright, The Wright Career Solution

“As a member of Career Professionals of Canada, I have attended the annual Professional Development Conference to learn and network. This has increased my business through referrals and subcontracting relationships. I have also shared and gained information by networking with colleagues in the e-Group, capitalizing on the fact that other members offer a Canadian – and oftentimes local perspective when I seek advice or help.”

Marian Bernard, The Regency Group

“With a vision for excellence and innovation, Sharon Grahams launched Career Professionals of Canada to fill a void and reach many Canadian career practitioners who did not have an association that catered to their professional development. They turned to US-based associations for legitimacy in the work that they do. Sharon thought the time had come to create an association with a focus that was uniquely Canadian. This bold step resulted in Sharon receiving a Leadership Recognition Award from her colleagues.”

“The increased value that I have been able to offer to my clients through CPC has been priceless. I have: gained insights into unique and creative strategies to resume writing, completed my advanced certifications Master Certified Resume Strategist, Master Certified Interview Strategist, Master Certified Career Strategist and have now earned the opportunity to chair the Certification Committee.”

“CPC has provided me with an invaluable network of professional career contacts and resources which assist my development as a new small business owner.”

"Being a member of the Career Professionals of Canada has really raised my business profile as well as connecting me with a whole new group of experienced, professional associates that I can call on for advice and potential partnerships. Since being a member and directly as a result of CPC's connections I have spoken at a major job fair and been profiled in The Globe & Mail and Toronto Sun, this coverage has led directly to other engagements and new clients as well as increased my credibility. For the career professional in Canada there is not another organization that can offer its members so much benefit."

Paul Copcutt, Square Peg Solution

“I have been fondly named “CPC’s teleclass junkie” – a name I am most proud to wear. The classes are delivered by members who have also been mentored and trained by Sharon. I am proud to have been selected to deliver training to my colleagues. I volunteered my expertise in English language and grammar, which is a required skill for resume writers. It is only because of my affiliation with CPC that I can identify myself as an expert in my field.”

“Through CPC I have attended a number of Job Fairs, where I have evaluated resumes, and presented resume workshops, and have twice been interviewed for articles with national exposure. I’ve also been interviewed live on CHCH-TV at the recent Halton-Peel Job Fair.”

“Career Professionals of Canada is made up of a diversified group of professionals that are willing to share their knowledge with other members of the organization, which I find extremely valuable. I am most impressed by the leadership provided by Sharon Graham. I find her to be very approachable, and a very genuine person.  Sharon is more than willing to provide advice and guidance to the newer members.”

Kathleen Weston, A Resume to Remember

“As a member, I have enriched my knowledge with respect to marketing initiatives. Members have steered potential business my way (and vice versa) – a mutually beneficial network indeed. I also had the opportunity to be involved in the development of the Certified Resume Strategist and was awarded the key accreditation supplying credibility so valued in my business.”

Lynda Margaret, Added Value Resumes

“In the short time I have known you, and been exposed to CPC, I am impressed with the professionalism, the willingness to support the success of members, the breadth of services you provide in training, marketing, and support, and your prompt response to all my questions and requests.”

Faith West

“CPC’s Certified Resume Strategist program was instrumental with expanding and fine-tuning the skills of resume writers across the nation. It is quickly becoming the industry standard and separates the typists from the professionals. The training has been vital for my success with creating resumes that produce results for my clients on a daily basis.”

CPC supported my desire to become a leading career professional and gave me, and many others like me, ample opportunity to lead – first within the organization, then in our own career. Because of CPC, I was able to earn and promote my credentials to start my own successful business, create a monthly tele networking session sharing knowledge amongst members, and be nominated for and awarded two CPC Awards of Excellence.”

“Our CPC forum is an invaluable source of information and inspiration. As a regular contributor, both of questions and suggestions, I start my day by opening the CPC mail update. This habit has rewarded me with, not only the ability to offer insight into colleague’s challenges, but with opportunities for promoting my business.”

“We were first introduced to The Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) out of a desire to find training and staff development opportunities for a non-profit employment service in Ottawa. After extensive research, we discovered that very few Canadian based organizations existed and none were available to offer the training or certifications that we sought. This was particularly true in the area of resume strategy. CPC however was a perfect fit.”

“Sharon Graham’s catalytic involvement with the Career Professionals of Canada Association is proving to be a revolutionary force in the Canadian career services industry. Driven by her devotion to excellence in the field, Sharon has shown extraordinary leadership by providing structure, cohesiveness and high standards education to her membership.”

 “I thoroughly enjoy being a part of a dynamic, talented, and collaborative virtual team.  I am so impressed with the expertise and I've learned so much from both the people and the activities we've engaged in.  I especially appreciated facilitating teleclasses – something new for me – and volunteering at The National Job Fair and Training Expo.”

Heather Erskine, Erskine & Associates