CMS Program Insights and Information

 
The Art of Effective Résumé Writing #canadianjobseekers #careertransitionsupport #hrmanagers #hrsupport #outplacement #outplacementcanada #outplacementprograms #strategicresumewriting Feb 04, 2026

Résumé writing is an art and a prerequisite exercise in marketing skills and work experience. Effectively and efficiently communicating career level and the experiences and contributions one can bring to the table of a new employer, ensures that a résumé ends up on top of the pile—not on the bottom ...

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Organizational Changes affect HR Teams, too. #careertransitionsupport #cmscareers #difficultmeetings #downsizing #hr #hrsupport #outplacement Jan 28, 2026

The role of human resources is integral to making necessary organizational changes as efficient and as effective as possible. However, the effects of implementing difficult company decisions, especially when it comes to laying off staff can be profound on HR team members.

As an HR professional, you...

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Developing a Job Search Objective with an Ultimate Career Goal in View #careerjourney #careertransitionsupport #goalsetting #goalsettingexercises #hrmanagers #hrsupport #outplacement #ultimatecareergoals Jan 21, 2026

Taking advantage of formal goal-setting exercises, like the ones found within the CMS outplacement program, is paramount to one's job search success. 

These exercises were originally developed with the assistance of an industrial psychologist to help the job seekers at CMS reflect on their past exp...

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Trials & Triumphs of Career Transition, v.28 - How Practical Job Search Tools Created the Biggest Pool of Opportunities for Candidates like Dana #canadianjobseekers #careertransitionsupport #hrsupport #outplacement #outplacementprograms #practicaljobsearchtools Nov 19, 2025

There are three main pillars that can describe the CMS full-service outplacement program.  In our last blog, we discussed the value of Pillar #1 during job loss and career transition when emotions tend to run very high: personalized program coaching.

This week we focus on Pillar #2, which is equall...

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