CMS Program Insights and Information

 
Unique Learning Styles Demand Customized Career Transition Support #canadianjobseekers #careercoaching #careertransition #cmsoutplacement #customizedsupport #hrcanada #outplacement #outplacementcanada Apr 08, 2026

Everybody has their own unique style when it comes to learning new things and working in general. Some learn best by doing, talking and collaborating, while others learn most easily by reading and listening.

The same is true when one is learning how to find a new job.  For example, some of the cand...

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The Subtle Importance of Personalized Cover Letter Writing #canadianjobseekers #careercoaching #careertransition #careertransitionprograms #competitivemarket #customizedcoverletters #hr #hrmanagers #hrsupport #outplacement Mar 04, 2026

As we can all generally attest to, whether it is a customized résumé or an introductory cover letter, writing about ourselves for ourselves, can be a bit of challenge.

In a competitive job market, how one delivers their personal introduction through a cover letter can make all the difference in sta...

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The Importance of Goal Setting during Career Transition #careercoaching #careertransition #goalsetting #hrcanada #hrsupport #outplacement #outplacementcanada Jan 14, 2026

Goal setting is probably the most important thing one can do when between jobs, especially if when between jobs involuntarily. 

Many people in this unfortunate position will have a knee-jerk reaction to find a new job as quickly as possible—randomly applying to any job posting that closely resemble...

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Trials & Triumphs of Career Transition, v.26 - Encouraging Organization, Engagement and the Utilization of Powerful Job Search Tools #careercoaching #careertransition #cmscareers #employeecoaching #hrsupport #jobseach #outplacement Oct 08, 2025

It is important to us at CMS that our outplacement program candidates have a well-rounded experience while working with us. Encouraging the organization of their job search, the use of personal exercises as well as a program feedback questionnaire is part of how we accomplish this.

For Lori, the ov...

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Trials & Triumphs of Career Transition, v.25 - Provoking Sheila's Curiosity into Career Trends (and helping to confirm her direction!) #careercoaching #careertransition #cmscareers #hrcanada #hrsupport #jobseach #outplacement #outplacementprograms Oct 01, 2025

As part of helping their candidates look for a new job, CMS Program Coaches also encourage their outplacement program clients to explore current job market trends, and outlooks as they relate to their particular industry, position, and career stage so that they can anticipate outcomes and potential ...

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