Esther Berry
Marino G
"If you are having questions about how to move your career path forward, I highly recommend using the services offered by Careers By Design. They will tailor advice to your specific experience and use proven methods that will boost confidence and provide clarity on what to do. They will offer you concrete steps to enact big goals."
5 years ago
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Nadia Satnaraine
"Tami did an excellent job from our first interaction to the final resume delivery. She is an expert in resume writing and professional branding- I will be sure to recommend her to anyone that may need these services. Quick response time, face-to-face zoom meeting, professional, fast turn around, quality results. Thanks again Tami it was a pleasure working wi..." Read more
5 years ago
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Carly Ball
Guest Services Representative
"Tami Cooper from Careers by Design did an extraordinary job with redrafting my cover letter and resume. I am starting out a new profession and was looking for someone to specifically help me with rebranding my cover letter and resume. Part of Tami's services are geared towards individuals who are starting out new career paths, which is exactly what I was l..." Read more
5 years ago
Josie Kielstra
"Tami Cooper is incredibly lovely and highly professional. She not only massively improved my resume, but she also took the time to explain everything to me and supported me to understand how to link international experience and Canadian experience together. She’s also so kind and caring. I highly recommend Tami at Careers by Design!"
5 years ago
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Brad Spencer
Plant Manager
"Tami was very helpful in helping me understand what is important in a resume. She took the time to have an extensive conversation with me to understand my strengths and experience, and really guided me into providing feedback that would express who I am as a person in an attractive way to potential employers. I feel a lot more confident in my career knowin..." Read more
5 years ago
Kristen Biederman
Office Manager
"Stephanie was able to review my resume earlier this year, and her contributions provided a professional and polished tone to my resume, while still ensuring that it sounded like me! With her proposed changes, she brought forth what I had intended to say – highlighting and emphasizing my skills and experience, so even I was impressed. Stephanie is effici..." Read more
5 years ago
Jennifer Wynne
Social Service Worker
"I had been using the same resume for over 10 years, obviously edited slightly depending on what I was applying for, and although I felt attached to it, I knew it was time for change. My dream job had been posted and I knew I needed an edge to be able to land the interview so I sought out Stephanie’s help to bring my outdated resume into the future. I can..." Read more
5 years ago
Nicole Fortunaso
Marketing Director, CTRL + ALT Marketing
"Nadia is a fantastic writer who can capture a broad range of experiences to help design and distill your personal brand. She works with you closely to create an end product, leaving you feeling elevated and motivated in your personal achievements."
5 years ago
Susan Bengo
Finance Executive
"I had an enjoyable experience working with Tami Cooper during a challenging time for me last year. I would recommend her to anyone looking to craft an impactful resume and cover letter, and of course, Career by Design by extension."
5 years ago
Sumeru Koirala
Senior Product Manager
"Having recently made the move into management from an individual contributor, I felt my resume, cover letter and linked in profile were not reflecting my skills adequately. After a few weeks of working with Stephanie, I can confidently state that my resume and online presence reflect my true capabilities, setting me up for the next level. Stephanie actively..." Read more
5 years ago
AP T
"Wonderful experience with Tami Cooper, she was so diligent and caring about my case. I received an amazing Resume and Cover Letter and also I received a lot of input information about my LinkedIn. I recommend this service if you are looking to have a professionally done resume and professional profile in general!"
5 years ago
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Jennifer Polo
"Linda is an amazing Career Coach! It was wonderful working with her because she provided great reflections, brought me back to realizations and actions, and gave me permission to go for it. Her help got me on track to find work in my chosen field."
5 years ago
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Kristi Dubeau, MBA
Senior Marketing Lead, North Alberta Institute of Technology
"Tami was very helpful to re-craft and package up my 20 years of business experience into a compelling story. She understood my objectives and worked under incredibly tight timelines and left me feeling optimistic about my future prospects. I feel I am equipped with the confidence and a "new me" on paper that has served me well in my career transition. Th..." Read more
5 years ago
Shannon Springate
"I hired Careers by Design to help me elevate my resume to the next level. My assigned writer, Tami, was awesome! She took the time to get to know me and my career background on a call. That initial research on her part paid off because she did a phenomenal job extracting and highlighting my strengths on my new resume! Also, she explained why she did what s..." Read more
5 years ago
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Lesley Anderson
Senior Consultant, CIBC
"When I engaged Careers by Design, I wasn’t sure what to expect but Pat immediately put me at ease. She understood where I was in my career and provided great insight into my options. I found the weekly exercises beneficial in helping me define my career goals and form techniques for personal development. By the end of the program I had regained my confide..." Read more
5 years ago
Evan Medsger
Flight Student
"Careers By Design was a great experience! My counsellor Pat did an excellent job of breaking down my thoughts and fears to help me better understand my goals and desires for a work/life balance. She provided me with several excellent resources to help identify my interests while also working through mindfulness exercises to calm my brain. Careers By Desi..." Read more
5 years ago
Pavel Klimiankou
Full Stack Software Developer
"Working with Pat Parisi at Careers by Design helped me to reflect on what is actually important to me, what my core values are, and what my dream job would be about. I never was that sociable, but somehow by the end of our sessions I started to connect to other professionals and (and that's something previously unthinkable) ask for their help and advice...." Read more
5 years ago
pr12
"I worked with Tami Cooper on my resume, cover letter and LinkedIn in November 2020. From our initial call, she was extremely professional and responsive. She gave me excellent tips every second of the way and she understood my struggles in terms of seeking employment. Her turnaround time was incredibly fast. She understands what employers are looking for and..." Read more
5 years ago
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Pavel Klimiankou
"Working with Pat Parisi helped me to reflect on what is actually important to me, what my core values are, and what my dream job could be about. I never was that sociable, but somehow by the end of our sessions I started to connect to other professionals and (and that's something previously unthinkable) ask for their help and advice. I landed my new job just..." Read more
5 years ago
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Real Smash Mouth Football
"Careers by design may be an expensive service. That being said Careers by design worked very hard on my resume delivered a product beyond my expectations. Tami was able to do an excellent job in a very short period of time, so I could meet an application deadline. Careers by design puts an incredible amount of attention on your resume and the specific tole y..." Read more
5 years ago
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Melissa Lyons
"I enjoyed working with Linda, immensely. She was a fantastic coach who helped guide me create a new career path for myself through skills assessments, practical assignments and goal-setting. I highly recommend Linda at Careers by Design!"
5 years ago
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Khondaker Kabir
"Very professional and excellent service."
5 years ago
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Jill Jeffs
Case Coordinator
"Being a stay-at-home mom for the past 4 years, I was excited, yet nervous to begin the job search process. Tami immediately made my husband Bill and I feel welcome. She was sincere and so proficient – we instantly felt at ease. Her expertise in the areas of career coaching and employment amazed both of us. The work Tami did for us to target our resumes a..." Read more
5 years ago
Rodolfo Rivas Molina
Senior Relationship Manager | TD Bank
"Tami helped me upon my arrival to Canada as a foreign trained professional. She crafted my resume to reflect my career story in a way that leveraged my transferable skills and quantifiable achievements, resulting in a successful career reintegration in Canada. She was committed, not only to creating top-notch marketing materials, but to coaching me in cros..." Read more
5 years ago
"Stephanie went above and beyond in helping me put together an application package that I can be proud of. Her writing and storytelling skills are stellar, and she captured both my voice and personality. She tailored my documents to the job postings with ease and expertise. She was mindful and responsive and I have learned so much from her skills and professi..." Read more
5 years ago