Career Coaching & Career Counselling in Toronto

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Google

Love Your Work.
Love Your Life.
Advance Your Career Now.

We offer 1-on-1 career coaching to help you
find your career fit & land the right job.

Or call us 416-519-8408

Andre Darmanin - Careers by Design Testimonial
"Careers by Design helped me achieve the confidence and self-worth I always had but never was able to realize before."

Andre Darmanin Urban Affairs & Policy Professional

Heather Nicholas career coaching testimonial
"This service was a great help...and I landed a great new job within 4 weeks."

Heather Nicholas Clinical Risk & Quality Director

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Career Coaching Services in Toronto

Find The Right Employment & Enjoy Your Work


Wondering what career is right for you & how to make it happen? 

Get personalized 1 on 1 career advising and career guidance.
Move forward, faster.

Career Consulting in Toronto
to Land The Right Job


Struggling with your job search? 

Our 1 on 1 job search guidance helps you every step of the way.
 

Interview Preparation &
Resume Writing


Gain confidence & ace your interview with 1 on 1 interview guidance.

Our Toronto Resume Writers will work with you to create an impactful interview-winning resume, cover letter & LinkedIn profile.

Toronto - we are your leaders in 1-on-1 career coaching, career advising, career path planning, job search support, outplacement services, resume writing & interview preparation.

We also offer materials, resources & psychometric (and other) assessments with qualified, licensed feedback to leverage the answers in a practical way. 

Best Career Coach in Toronto 2024 Award
Best Career Coach in Canada 2024 Award

Proud recipient of the 2024 Best Of Canada / Best of Toronto Career Coach Awards.

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to Transform Your Career

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Pat Parisi - Career Coach Bio

Pat Parisi
Career Coach

Shirin Khamisa Founder

Easy, Convenient Career Advising That Fits Your Busy Schedule

Book a free chat and get started on your career transformation today!

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Connect With Us

Let us answer your questions and show you how we can get you results!

Or call us 416-519-8408

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Experience The Impact

Meet with your career counsellor on Zoom for your first session and bring your goals and challenges. She will listen closely and work with you to create a step by step strategy. 

Continue working with us in one of our programs & have an experienced professional guide you every step of the way. 

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Start Loving Your Work & Enjoying Your Life

Our innovative Connect Head & Heart solution gets you there faster.

What We Do & Why It Works

For over 19 years our career coaches have helped professionals
 in the Greater Toronto Area to achieve success.

Shirin Khamisa Founder Careers by Design

Shirin Khamisa
Founder & Practice Leader

"Hi, I'm Shirin Khamisa, and I founded Careers By Design with a singular goal in mind: to help professionals achieve success in their careers on their own terms.

Do you want to?

  • Achieve your career goals faster?
  • Feel better & be more confident?

We believe that career success is not a one-size-fits-all approach.

That's why we take the time to get to know you, understand your goals, and help you develop a customized career plan, all with a unique & proven approach that works in the real world by helping you Connect Head & Heart.  

Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to make a change, our team is here to support you. We can assist you with identifying your strengths, exploring new career options, honing your job search techniques, and developing entrepreneurship & leadership skills.  Your career development is in your control.

Don't just settle for a job – let us help you find a meaningful and fulfilling career so you can be truly happy with your work."

Warmly...Shirin 

Louise Jones Jankovic - career coaching testimonial
"The HeartMath tools helped me block out negative thinking and focus on positive tools - I rate them a 10/10!"

Louse Jones Jankovic Communications Consultant

Connect Head and Heart for career success

Meet Our Life-Changing Career Coaches

Highly experienced & qualified counsellors that excel at helping you become the best version of yourself!

Jeanet Lamoca - Career Coach & Counsellor

Jeanet Lamoca B.A. PCC

Jeanet is an intuitive systems thinker and Master Coach.  She has helped hundreds of professionals for over 20 years to overcome challenges and reach their career and life goals.

Jeanet Lamoca - Career Coach & Counsellor

Pat Parisi M.Ed.

Pat is a proactive, resourceful & creative Career Coach for more than 20 years. She will help you achieve clarity & success with your career goals while remaining completely aligned with your own personal values and aspirations.

Linda Faucheux - Career Coach & Counsellor

Linda Faucheux M.A. LPC

A Career Coach for more than 20 years, Linda focuses on your strengths, helps you clarify and develop your unique genius and helps you cultivate greater resilience when facing uncertainty and change as you move toward more meaningful work in the world.

A Career Guidance Service That's Practical & Effective

Join 1000s who have discovered their potential with our online career support – boosting confidence, motivation, and creating a clear path towards success.


work with a coach one on one

Get matched with a coach who fits your needs

Our service will match you with a career counsellor who has the expertise and experience to help you reach your full potential.

Let us help you take the next step towards your dream career.

job search and recruitment advice

1 on 1 support to get you to your dream job

We get it.  Job searching can be disheartening and downright tough.  You don't need to navigate this alone.

Let our expert career coaches guide you through the recruitment & job search training process and give you the tools you need to succeed. 

overcome psychological barriers

Connect head & heart and tap into your strengths

We strongly believe that true career satisfaction comes from connecting your head and heart.

Our expert team will work with you to uncover your unique strengths and passions, and help you align them with your career goals.

With our guidance, you can tap into your full potential and achieve success on your own terms. 

Changing Lives - One Career At A Time

Have you been searching for 'career counselling near me'? You've just found it!
But don't just take our word for it – hear from our satisfied clients who have found career success through our services. With over 19 years of experience and 300+ 5-star Google reviews, you can trust us to help you achieve your career goals and transform your life.

Carolina Rojas - career coaching testimonial

"Gained more confidence in myself & my interview skills."

My experience with Careers by Design was fantastic. Jeanet made me feel comfortable and really cared about me. She really listened to me.

Through the coaching program I gained more confidence in myself and my interview skills. I would definitely recommend Jeanet as a coach.

Carolina Rojas CPHR
Solutions Designer, Deloitte SAP

Steve Birek - career coaching testimonial

"I've made great strides and I've come a long way."

I'm very satisfied with the work that Pat and I have done together over the past year.

I've made great strides and I've come a long way. I've found a foothold in the learning field and Pat helped me tremendously with the transition. That's really all I could ask for!

Steve Birek B.A.
Director of Learning Content, Rumie

Mavis Fernandes - career coaching testimonial

"...an opportunity to achieve congruence between what is important to me and my working life."

It felt like finding a job was a monolithic task before the coaching began.

I really appreciated starting the process by looking at what was important to me and using the exercise as an opportunity to achieve congruence between what is important to me and my working life. And also, having someone support these choices was very valuable.

Mavis Fernandes M.A.
Trainer & Coach, Mavis Fernandes Assoc.

Melissa Price - career coaching testimonial

"...gave me new ideas, a deeper awareness of who I am, and confidence in my choices."

Working with Careers by Design was a great experience. Their processes were explained thoroughly and I felt fully informed before I committed to a coaching program.

Their emphasis on a personalized and holistic approach with each client confirmed that this was the right place for me.

Pat’s calm, caring, and gentle probing during our sessions together gave me new ideas, a deeper awareness of who I am, and confidence in my choices. Thank you Pat, and Careers by Design for helping me move into the next phase of my career.

Melissa Price-Mitchell
Graphic Designer

Troy Cruz - career coaching testimonial

"...gave me the tools and education I needed to help me find a career path aligned with my qualifications and interests."

Linda was a great Career Coach and gave me the tools I needed to help me find a career path aligned with my qualifications and interests.

I had felt stuck for a few years in my career search and the sessions highlighted my interests, helped with my resume, networking techniques and more guiding me to achieve a new position that I am excited to pursue!

You will have to put in the effort but Linda will give you the tools and guidance to be successful. Thanks Linda!

Troy Cruz B.A.
Manager, Under the Sun Pub & Brewery

Rob Arnott - career coaching testimonial

"...boosted my confidence so I could take the next steps to get out of a difficult situation. My coach helped me to explore my options and I decided on a new direction with confidence."

Participating in The More Happy Mondays program at Careers by Design gave me the tools to feel more positive and handle this stressful situation better.

All this boosted my confidence so I could take the next steps to get out of a difficult situation. My coach helped me to explore my options and I decided on a new direction with confidence.

Rob Arnott
Chief Operating Officer, Paro Marketing

Where Does Careers by Design Operate?

No matter where you reside in North America or internationally, we can help you!  
We offer a completely unique way of solving career challenges that no other company we're aware of does!

Frequently Asked Questions

Please also view our much more comprehensive FAQ.

What can I expect from the 1-on-1 sessions?

Career counselling with us can help you gain clarity and confidence in your career journey. We'll provide you with personalized support, career path planning and career guidance to explore your career options, and create an action plan to reach your goals. Our coaches also specialize in resiliency building and stress management.

What's your approach?

We offer a holistic, heart-based approach to career counselling. It's unique in the marketplace so you won't find this approach anywhere else.  We'll provide you with the tools to identify your skills, interests, and values to help you find the right career path for you.

How long will the process take?

We’ll customize a plan that works for you. Generally, for a career change or transition, the process takes between 7-12 sessions .  If you're looking for job search help and you already know what target position you're aiming for, then 4-7 sessions is a good estimate.

What makes Careers by Design different?

We have over 19+ years of experience in the field and have earned over 300 5-star reviews across the US and Canada. Our holistic and heart-based approach ensures that each client is treated with respect and given the personalized attention they need to reach their career goals.  Unlike a solo practitioner we have 1000s of cases to draw upon and the collective wisdom of our team that you can leverage.

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Location Information

We serve clients across all areas of the Greater Toronto Area,
including Downtown, North York, East York, Scarborough & Etobicoke.
Please note that all consultations are currently offered by phone and Zoom only.

Address: 65 Lillian St, Toronto, Ontario M4S 0A1
Telephone: 416-519-8408