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5/5 average rating
Dipto Chakraborty, MBA CTDP
Organizational Change Management Leader, Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT
Holly Mellor
Operations Leader - Facilities & Property Management
"I had been with the same company for many years and finally decided it was time for me to move on. My next steps were updating my resume and job searching. Both activities seemed very daunting. I had very specific ideas of what type of role I now wanted (as well as what I didn’t want). I was referred to Tami Cooper, Careers by Design, by a friend who had ut..." Read more
8 months ago
Nikhil K
Process Re-Engineering Leader
"Linda is an exceptional career counselor whom I wholeheartedly recommend. She not only understood my aspirations but also guided me in gaining a deeper understanding of myself, which has been instrumental in shaping my career goals. Linda's ability to help me formulate a clear and strategic plan for my professional journey has been invaluable. Her skill as..." Read more
a year ago
I B
Radio Systems Specialist
"I had the pleasure of working with Pat Parisi this past year, and I am grateful for the guidance and support I received during our sessions. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking professional guidance, direction, and support. Pat is a great listener. She took the time to understand my struggles, goals, interests, strengths, and weaknesses. This was acc..." Read more
a year ago
MSW
Social Worker
"After being a full-time mom for a number of years, I made the big decision not only to return to work, but also to change careers. Once faced with the prospect of navigating the job application process, however, I found myself feeling quite overwhelmed, confused, and insecure. Working with Pat was pivotal in helping me to gain clarity about my strengths and..." Read more
a year ago
Trevor Sorel
Digital Designer & Developer
"Linda is an amazing career coach. She has an empathetic ability to understand and see the best in her clients, and uses this to help the client better understand themselves. I went to her at a turning point in my life wherein I was still feeling somewhat lost and confused. I came out of our sessions with a renewed and clearer understanding of who I always..." Read more
2 years ago
Denise Belman
Executive Coach
"I worked with Tami Cooper on my resume and LinkedIn content. She was AMAZING! The quality of her writing, the depth of her knowledge and her professionalism were outstanding. I don't often give high praise, but Tami truly was fantastic. I am so grateful to her for making this daunting process so easy. Thank you Tami! I'll be back for more."
2 years ago
Patrick Milne
Vice President, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
"I had an amazing experience working with Tami Cooper at Careers by Design. I thought I had a great resume but was not getting any traction in the market. After working with her, I started receiving many more calls from recruiters and employers and was ultimately successful in landing my next position. The process is very easy and I was so impressed with..." Read more
2 years ago
Kim Dixon
Ability Management Consultant
"After a change in career, I was looking for a way to rebrand my resume and cover letter to reflect my new focus in an impactful way. After visiting the Careers by Design website and reading several reviews, I decided to work with Tami Cooper. Right from our initial conversation, I knew I had chosen the correct consultant for me. Tami took the time to unde..." Read more
2 years ago
Steven Kellier
Supervisor, Historic Programs at Black Creek Pioneer Village
"Could not be happier with the support Tami Cooper provided while I pursued the next stage of my career. Tami's advice gave me a strong advantage as I applied and interviewed for an exciting leadership role. She helped me better recognize my skills and experience, and sell this to my prospective (now current) employer."
2 years ago
Kesha Daley-Livingston
Senior Law Clerk
"Tami went above and beyond my expectations. She was very friendly and professional. She actively listened to the information I provided in our one-on-one, and sought to understand what I needed. Within two weeks of completing my package with Tami, I've landed two interviews. 5 Stars!"
2 years ago
Michael Mone
Automotive Industry Professional
"Right from our initial conversation, it has been a sincere pleasure dealing with Tami Cooper. That first impression convinced me to sign up with Careers By Design, not because of a slick sales pitch, but rather by Ms. Cooper’s credibility and professionalism. And she stood behind her words in consulting with me and then preparing a superlative final product...." Read more
2 years ago
Paul Okoye
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
"I had the opportunity to work with Tami Cooper on revamping my resume and cover letter. I cannot overemphasize how impressed I am with her work. She is both professional and kind, insightful and empathetic. Her ability to ask the right questions, and dig up great insights and ideas have me floored. Will I recommend her services? Of course, yes!"
2 years ago
Shawn Z
Colour & FX Professional, Film & Video Industry
"When I decided to make a career change, the amount of choices in front of me seemed extremely daunting and I didn't know how to narrow things down or have any sense of clarity with how to proceed. Pat helped me look at my personal strengths, recognize the transferable skills that I had developed, and use that to help me pick out a new career path that woul..." Read more
2 years ago
Jay Wright
Former President & CEO, Arterra Wines Canada
"Adam Winfield is a great writer, clear thinker and insightful branding specialist. Thank you Adam! I really appreciate your skill and professionalism in delivering - truth, well told!"
2 years ago
Mylene Godbout
Continuous Process Improvement Consultant
""Linda Faucheux at Careers by Design expertly guided me through a professional transition and helped me refocus my job search towards a fulfilling career. I was always looking forward to our weekly sessions where Linda's resourcefulness and her mindfulness-based approach were key elements in streamlining my career goals with my personal values.""
2 years ago
Spencer Backx
Cybersecurity Solutions Architect
"Very happy with this service. Adam understood the technical details of what I do which was a great help. He was always able to make modifications or answer my questions very quickly even when my communication was sporadic. I haven't applied for any new jobs yet but I know once I do I will get interviews which is all I can ask for!"
2 years ago
Aarthi Kalyanaraman
Senior Marketing Director
"My experience with Careers by Design was enjoyable! Adam is extremely skilled and efficient. He was able to easily understand my career objectives and translate it into a strong, sharp, results oriented resume. I also took advantage of the new executive one pager service. Its a great single sheet visual format which summarizes my significant accomplishment..." Read more
2 years ago
Courtney McFarlane
Principal, Communications Connect Global Inc.
"It's one thing to *know* what you're bringing to the table when applying to your dream job, but it's a whole other thing to be able to communicate that value to the employer. Enter Tami Cooper at Careers by Design: Whether you're just starting out in your career, an internationally-trained professional, or a seasoned executive ready for the C-suite, Tami b..." Read more
2 years ago
Dana Gellman
Writer & Researcher
"I am so grateful to Pat at Careers by Design for helping me to take the steps necessary to transition to a new career at a pivotal time in my life. When I first started working with Pat six months ago, I could not imagine getting to a place where I would be able to discover a second career that felt suited for me, but I have. With her wealth of experience i..." Read more
2 years ago
Donna M
Management Professional
"Linda was very supportive during my job search. I appreciate how she listened to all my concerns, talked me through my issues, & provided guidance. She helped me refine my interview answers and LinkedIn profile. As an introvert, I find networking challenging. But Linda taught me to change my perspective & approach to networking that helped me make connectio..." Read more
2 years ago
Chanel Wasson
Logistics Specialist
""I'm a logistics specialist and while talented in my work, resume writing is not my strong point! My company recently closed their doors and I have been left seeking new employment. With just a short conversation, Tami was able to intuitively capture exactly the image I wanted to portray to potential employers. She exquisitely highlighted my experience, c..." Read more
2 years ago
Judi Lopez
Project Management
"My Careers by Design coaching calls were fantastic! I met with Pat bi-weekly over zoom which was super efficient (for me). Pat helped me identify a lot of things I didn't even realize about myself that I can use to my advantage when seeking a new career in Project Management. My work and education are not consistent so I found it difficult to sell myself..." Read more
3 years ago
Gordon Watt
Superintendent, Fermar Paving Ltd.
"After reading the cover letter, then the resume, I hired myself! WOW, you're amazing! Thank you, thank you and thank you, Tami"
3 years ago
Andrew Mushore LLM
Senior Consultant, Interim Management & Executive Search
"Tami took on the task of assisting me with a revamped resume and LinkedIn profile. After an intake call, Tami very quickly turned around a draft for review. I am an executive in transition and had lost touch with resume writing and LinkedIn presence. The quality of her work, and the way she was able to capture and convey the best parts of my experience was..." Read more
3 years ago
"I wholeheartedly recommend Tami Cooper for anyone seeking top-notch resume writing, branding, and interview coaching services. Tami has been an absolute game-changer as I sought a new career opportunity in the current competitive labour market. I cannot thank her enough for her invaluable guidance and support. Her professionalism, expertise, and genuine com..." Read more
8 months ago