T.O. Career Voice
Toronto Chapter E-News
http://www.acpinternational-toronto.org
Table of Contents
1) "T.O. Career Voice", Toronto Chapter Newsletter - Letter from the Editor, Jack Cunningham
2) President's Message, Kristina Vohma, Toronto Chapter President
3) Doing Business
- Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
- Errors and Omissions Insurance
- Independents' Meetings
4) Future Thoughts
- Career Seer
- 50Plus Jobseekers: Barry Witkin speaks to the HRPAO Conference
5) Professional Development
Strengthening our Career Management Credentials
Career Site Bites
6) News Flash We Have A Winner!
7) New Guidelines for Fair Assessment in a Diverse Workplace
8) Welcome to new members
9) Toronto Chapter Events
10) Join ACP International
11) Contact Toronto Chapter
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1) TO Career Voice - Letter from the Editor
Thanks to all the members who have contributed articles to this, our second edition of T.O. Career Voice: Elaine Sigurdson, Donald Smith, Kristina Vohma, Irene Zimmerman , and Barry Witkin, our first guest contributor.
The articles cover a wide range of subjects about the practice and business of career professionals, reports on some of our chapter meetings and a look into the crystal ball to see some future trends.
Jack Cunningham
2) Spring Greeting from Kristina Vohma, Toronto Chapter President
ACP International - Toronto Chapter President' Message, Spring 2004
http://www.acpinternational-toronto.org/sys/anno_detail.php?id=41306
3) Doing Business
Errors and Ommissions Insurance, Donald M. Smith
Many Toronto Chapter, ACP International members will be aware that I have been doing some explorations on our members' behalf regarding Errors & Omissions (Professional Liability) insurance.
Initially the advisor we consulted believed that the annual premium for each subscribing member to this group insurance program would be paying a premium of something over $200. Kristina Vohma, Nelson Cusitar and Mark Venning did a lot of work in updating our by laws and preparing the documentation.
Once our information was sent off to the insurance companies, it turned out that this initial advice (about the $200 premium) was outside of the marketplace, and we would have to be paying over $800 per member per year because we do not at this time have enough members to justify the economics.
It is the opinion of Kristina, Mark and myself that this is too much to pay, and we have cancelled this line of enquiry. But all is not lost. Kristina is following up on some other leads and will report back as soon as she has some news to share.
"Independents Forum" - Toronto
Independents Forum Winter Meeting (Report)
A group of ten hardy souls weathered sub-zero January temperatures and rose to the task of putting a little more structure in place for upcoming meetings of the Toronto Chapter's Independents' Forum, both in terms of dates and subject matter to be discussed.
Click here for more: http://www.acpinternational-toronto.org/sys/anno_detail.php?id=41305
4) Future Thoughts
Career Seer - April 2004
Opinions and predictions from ACP International - Toronto Chapter Members and other professionals in the Career Services industry.
Q: "What do you see happening in the Outplacement/Career Consulting industry?"
Here are some answers from our members:
Big is not better - Larger transition firms re-shaping their organization charts. Fewer consultants, more emphasis on using computer to craft the "tool-box", i.e., resumes, cover letter, marketing letters, business plans and marketing plans.
Continued pressure on fees and further heightening the reality that career transition services are a commodity. Balancing the service and marketing components of our profession will continue to be a very challenging need.
Those in transition are going to have to be even more proactive and self-reliant and not only on sending resumes at random and waiting for the mail carrier and phone to ring. Of key importance (always has been!) how do I differentiate myself in a compressed market demand for fitting job openings. In many ways, the beat goes on!
Dick Cappon
Cappon Associates
coachcappon@yahoo.com
More people will find ways to combine the restorative experience of being active outdoors, with the renewing power of taking time away for reflection and self-assessment as they consider important career and life decisions.
Mark Franklin, M.Ed., P.Eng.
CareerCycles www.careercycles.com
markfranklin@sympatico.ca
Members sharing notes and views on what's hot and what's not, where the industry is headed, the greatest challenges facing career related organizations, etc, will reach a critical mass in the coming year.
Jack Cunningham
Career Consulting
jackj@interlog.com
50Plus Jobseekers: Barry Witkin speaks to the HRPAO Conference - Feb 19, 2004
The Age of Diversity - The Future is NOW
Full Speech: http://www.acpinternational-toronto.org/doc_detail.php?doc_id=20
5) Professional Development
Strengthening our Career Management Credentials, Donald M. Smith
Each of us must set priorities for the use of our time - delivering services, maintaining work-life balance, and investing in professional development. Two available solutions can help develop our professional future - becoming certified through the Institute of Career Certification International, and taking career management courses with the Adler Learning Consortium.
Click here for full report: http://www.acpinternational-toronto.org/doc_detail.php?doc_id=23
Career Site Bites
This is considered one of the best overall resource sites for careers or the world of work: http://www.211toronto.ca/fs_eet.jsp
Youth site: http://www.youth.gc.ca
LearnSave: http://www.sedi.org/html/individuals/assets.asp
Privacy Link: http://www.contactpoint.ca/bulletins/v7-n3/v7-n3p.html
6) Newsflash! We have a Winner!
Steve Konstantelos won the free Conference registration for ACP International's Conference, May13-15 in Venice. You can still register for the event. For information, go to http://www.acpinternational.org, or call Caroline Capers at +1 (202) 547-6377.
7) New Guidelines for a Fair Assessment in a Diverse World
Public Service Commission's Guidelines for Fair Assessment in a Diverse Workplace
To support hiring managers, the Public Service Commission's (PSC) Personnel Psychology Centre has produced this document, Guidelines for Fair Assessment in a Diverse Workplace: Removing Barriers to Members of Visible Minorities and Aboriginal Peoples.
Full Report: http://www.acpinternational-toronto.org/doc_detail.php?doc_id=24
8) Toronto Chapter Events
Upcoming Toronto Chapter Events
Six Legs Jazz Club: A Journey to Uncovering Your Best Life
Meet the authors of Six Legs Jazz Club on Wednesday evening, April 28th, 2004.
For all Toronto Chapter events, go to: http://www.acpinternational-toronto.org/localevents.php
9) Toronto Chapter New Member Profiles
WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW MEMBERS:
Valerie Battler, Career Transition Consultant Victor Apa Associates
Douglas Behl, Market Manager, Southwestern Ontario Victor Apa Associates
Kelly Elms, President, Client Services NEX Career
Cindy Fruitman no employer named
Alexandra Gellman, President Guru & Associates
David Gellman, President Gellman Company
Paul Hayward no employer named
Leah Paikowsky - student
Terrence Paupst, Principal Paupst Group
Valerie Phelps, President The Phelps Group
Remy Piazza, Strategic Advisor Frannet
Dr. Christine Turner, President Christine Turner Coaching
The following members responded to our request for bios to include in the newsletter:
Alexandra Gellman HD, RBC, C.C.Ir., M.Ir.
A Doctor of Homeopathy, Registered Behavioural Coach and an Iridologist, Alexandra has a lifetime steeped in complementary wellness, and over ten years experience in the hospitality industry. She guides both corporations and individuals to rebalance the mind, body and spirit for optimal wellness. President of the corporate consulting company Guru & Associates Wellness Inc., she offers companies innovative wellness presentations, on- site coaching and wellness services.
David Lawrence Gellman CA, CPA, RBC, Reverend
A Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, Registered Behavioural Coach and a Reverend for Universal Oneness United Faith Canada, David has a vocation to bring spirituality into the work place. He blends his consulting, business, financial, teaching and spiritual abilities, when advising corporations and individuals on diverse financial and life situations for positive outcomes. David uses coaching, financial and spiritual counselling, and emotional therapy to help people navigate their life path.
Dayle Whiteside's Peak Performance Career Enhancement Seminars, packed with a whole arsenal of the most advanced tools for making changes known today, are now available for those going through transition and for those driving transition processes. In our world of Career Change professionals a significant change is taking place. By using the same tools and techniques that peak performers and Olympic champions use to give themselves the winning edge, seminars are designed specifically for those who set themselves apart by having the vision and courage to think outside the box to create New Beginnings. A Corporate Executive Search Professional herself for more than seven years now, Dayle Whiteside combines Corporate Executive Search business savvy with an extensive background in Executive Coaching and Performance Enhancement Seminars.
Leah Paikowsky (rhymes with Tchaikovsky) is a student in the Career and Work Counsellor Program at George Brown College in Toronto, in the process of completing the program and also studying Psychology at university. She has school practicum experience and looking for more experience, including employment in the field. Email address is leahp03@yahoo.ca.
10) Join ACP International
Become a member of the association.
http://www.acpinternational.org/join.html
11) Newsletter Contacts
Jack Cunningham, Newsletter Editor
Kristina Vohma, Toronto Chapter President
Angela Colangelo, Website Manager
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