Career Coaching & Resume Writing — Since 2004

Find Your Way Forward,
To A Career That Fits

Feeling stuck in your career or job?
Partner with us & boost your success.

  • Find a career that fits you — perfectly.
  • Land the job you really want — fearlessly.
  • Coaching & resume support, in one place.
  • Overcome obstacles & create your plan.
Trusted for over 20 years by:
CTV News CBC MoneySense metro Financial Post The Globe and Mail
Shirin Khamisa, Founder of Careers by Design
Shirin Khamisa —
Founder & Practice Leader
A Message from Our Founder

Your work should give you
energy, not drain it.

“For over 20 years, we’ve helped thousands of Canadians navigate career pivots, toxic workplaces, and major life transitions — emerging with clarity, purpose, and a plan.

Our approach connects head and heart. With scientifically validated tools, we help you understand yourself at a deeper level, manage stress, and build a career that fits — uniquely and completely — who you are.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.”

Shirin
Why Careers by Design

What sets us apart

01

100% Personalized Approach

Customized career coaching that meets you exactly where you are in your career journey.

02

Proven Results for 20+ Years

Over 20 years of success stories and thousands of professionals helped across Canada & the US.

03

Flexible Programs

From one-hour sessions to comprehensive programs, we offer solutions that fit your needs.

04

Expert Coaches

Our team of certified career counsellors brings decades of combined experience.

How We Help

From where you are
to where you want to be

Career coaching session
Reflection and self-discovery
Find the Right Fit

Discover a career
that feels right

1:1 coaching and validated assessments to uncover what you were made to do.

Expert 1:1 coaching that brings you clarity on what truly drives you

Personalized strength assessments that build confidence in your unique value

A proven process to uncover your purpose — and real excitement for what’s ahead

Confident professional
Resume and interview preparation
Land the Right Job

Get the job you
actually want

Strategy, resumes, and interview coaching — everything you need to land with confidence.

Targeted job search strategies that take the stress out of every application

Resume & interview coaching that makes you proud of how you show up

Ongoing support from caring coaches as new opportunities open up

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The Team

Heart-centred coaches &
counsellors who care

Shirin Khamisa
Shirin Founder & Coach
Linda
Linda Coach
Jen Davies
Jen Counsellor
Tami
Tami Resumes & Coach
Adam Winfield
Adam Resumes
Caroline
Caroline Intake
Turning Point career coaching session
One hour. Everything changes.

Your next move
starts with a
Turning Point.



  • Talk with an expert counsellor with 20+ years’ experience
  • Get a personalized roadmap — tailored to you
  • Leave with real clarity on what to do next