Outplacement and Career Transition in Calgary
Expert Outplacement &
Career Transition Expertise In Calgary
I highly recommend working with Shirin and the team at Careers By Design."
AUDREY MCNEILL
Manager, Continuing Professional Development, Sonography Canada
Founded in 2005, Careers by Design is a boutique outplacement service firm dedicated to empowering career transitions with a unique, science-backed approach.
We specialize in supporting HR professionals by providing personalized, compassionate coaching that helps exiting employees navigate change with confidence.
Our innovative HeartMath tools build resilience, ensuring employees thrive while preserving your company’s reputation.
Shirin Khamisa B.A. B.Ed.
Founder & Practice Leader
Our Calgary Outplacement and Career Transition Services
"We empower successful career transitions with a comprehensive, science-backed & personalized approach that builds resilience and confidence." - Shirin
Traditional Services - We’re here to support you and your team with tailored outplacement and career transition solutions.
Career Assessment and Planning
Tailored assessments and exercises to identify employee strengths, interests, and career goals, creating a personalized roadmap for a successful transition, with options for upskilling and reskilling to adapt to new industry demands.
Resume & LinkedIn Optimization
Professional resume and LinkedIn profile development by expert strategists, ensuring employees stand out to recruiters and hiring managers in competitive markets.
Interview Preparation and Practice
One-on-one coaching to prepare for interviews, focusing on confidence-building and nervous system regulation to help employees perform at their best in high-stakes situations.
Job Search Strategy Development
Customized strategies to navigate the job market, including identifying opportunities, leveraging job boards, and creating actionable plans for faster job placement.
Networking and Personal Branding
Guidance on building professional networks and crafting a personal brand that highlights employees’ unique skills, enhancing their visibility and connections in their industry.
Stress Management and Emotional Support
Support to manage the emotional challenges of career transitions, using proven techniques to reduce stress, process emotions, and maintain well-being during change.
Career Transition Services & Outplacement Support-We Also Include
(That You Won't Get Anywhere Else)
"Standard outplacement tools aren’t enough in today’s world—employees need deeper support to build resilience and navigate the stress and uncertainty they face." - Shirin
HeartMath Resilience Training with Inner Balance Technology
Science-backed HeartMath tools, including Inner Balance technology, to build resilience, regulate nervous system states, and improve clarity and decision-making during transitions.
AI Integrated Career Transition Support
Optional AI tools to enhance job search strategies and market research, addressing modern challenges like AI-driven workplace changes, while prioritizing personalized coaching.
Specialized Transition Programs
Targeted coaching for unique transitions, including retirement, entrepreneurship, or consulting roles, providing employees with the skills and confidence to pursue new career paths.
Neuroscience-Informed Transition Research
A proactive approach using neuroscience research and global trend analysis to tailor transition strategies, ensuring employees are equipped to handle modern challenges like AI-driven uncertainty and societal shifts.
Self Compassion & Emotional Awareness Coaching
A dedicated program to foster self-compassion, helping employees navigate the emotional aspects of change with kindness, reducing self-criticism, and enabling forward momentum.
Flexible Program Options with Technology
Customizable support with optional technology-driven tools, such as real-time heart coherence feedback, ensuring employees receive a tailored experience that suits their preferences.
Neuroscience-Based Emotional Regulation Training
Specialized training that leverages neuroscience and HeartMath techniques to teach employees how to regulate emotions, reduce fear, and improve cognitive function during career transitions.
Holistic Coaching with Dual Expertise
A unique approach where employees work with one coach blending career guidance and HeartMath techniques, providing comprehensive support for practical job search needs and emotional resilience.
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Why Choose Careers by Design?
Friendly, Affordable &
100% Customizable.
With the highest Google review rankings for career coaching across Canada, we're focused and committed to customer service.
All our coaching is 100% customized to the needs of your client. This means that your exiting staff choose all the services they need and nothing more.
They will feel completely in control because they are and that feeling will help them appreciate the service you provided to them and boost your reputation.
Our expert coaches will guide them every step of the way, ensuring they maximize the benefits of their chosen services. Whether it's interview preparation, career transition advice, or resume service Calgary professionals trust, we tailor every aspect to suit their unique needs. This personalized approach not only supports their career progression but also reinforces your organization's commitment to their success.
1 on 1 Coaching with Canada's Leaders.
All our coaching is 1 on 1, confidential and highly personalized, either in-person or virtual through Zoom video-conferencing.
This allows us to serve your exiting staff no matter where they're located and at more affordable rates.
Also, your exiting staff will appreciate having trained career counsellors (with a speciality in stress management) speak with them during this highly stressful time of transition.
Easy to Understand Services.
Our service offering is simple. We offer packages of 1-on-1 coaching sessions with our career, leadership or executive coaches.
We also offer expert copywriting and personal branding packages with our experienced copywriters.
We can offer one or a combination of both of these services for your exiting staff.
Client Success
We're proud to have over 250+ 5-star Google Reviews -
the highest of any career services company in Canada.
Meet Our Professional Career Coaching & Branding Team
Our team of senior, professional career coaches and resume writers are ready to serve your company's needs.
shirin / Founder
Linda / Coach
Jen / Counsellor
Tami / Coach & Resume Writer
Adam / Executive Resume Writer
Caroline / Intake
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Some of Our Happy Clients
We've worked with many Fortune 500 companies across US & Canada.
Our Calgary Office
Our Calgary location is opening soon - currently we serve clients over professional & effective 1-on-1 video conferencing technology.
WHAT ARE OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES?
Redundancy is an inevitable part of doing business in today’s volatile economy.
Outplacement services play a vital role in lessening the blow felt by both parties when it’s time to part company.
Outplacement agencies help laid off employees better acquaint themselves with the job market. They can also assist anyone exiting make a smooth transition to a new career.
These career management services are generally paid for by the employer. Along with severance pay and the usual benefits, outplacement is an increasingly common component of modern severance packages.
Outplacement services are beneficial not only to employees leaving the company but also to the organization itself.
| Key Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Individualized Support | Personalized services based on skills, experience, and career goals. |
| Career Counseling | One-on-one coaching to explore strengths and plan career direction. |
| Resume and Cover Letter Development | Help with crafting impactful resumes and tailored cover letters. |
| Interview Preparation | Training and mock interviews to improve confidence and technique. |
| Job Search Assistance | Access to job boards, networking leads, and search strategies. |
| Emotional Support | Guidance to manage stress, stay motivated, and handle job loss emotionally. |
| Online Resources | Platforms with digital tools, tutorials, and self-paced learning materials. |
Outplacement Services:
Benefits to the Employee
There are many areas in which career transition services are useful for laid off employees.
Here are some of the main ways the best outplacement agencies work with employees:
- Give general career guidance
- Enhance job search skills
- Hone interview techniques
- Help with resume writing
- Assist with network development
Outplacement Services:
Benefits to the Employer
It’s not just the outgoing employee that can reap the rewards of an outplacement service.
Organizations can expect to experience:
- A well maintained brand and a reputation for caring
- Better morale among existing employees
- Reduction in workplace stress
- Increased productivity
- Minimized liability for compensation payments
With sessions lasting anywhere from a few months to a year or more, career transition services ensure everyone can make a smooth shift with the minimum of disruption.
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WHY CHOOSE OUR OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES & CAREER TRANSITION SERVICES IN CALAGARY?
There are many sound reasons to choose our outplacement and career transition services.
We’ve been a leader in the career development space for over a decade.
Before we outline why you should choose Careers by Design, it’s worth mentioning our unique selling point.
Our core purpose is to help Connect Head & Heart.
We want your employees to Feel Better, Do Better & Get What They Want, Faster.
We’d like your organization to benefit, too.
So, what are our strengths, and how can that help you and your exiting employees?
- Experience: We’ve been in outplacement for over 14 years now and bring all that experience to bear on your organization. Our positive and holistic approach can bring about enduring change. It’s the opposite of a quick fix.
- Highly Qualified Coaching Team: Our team of carefully chosen and fully qualified career coaches are a breath of fresh air in a largely unregulated industry. Each of our practitioners is hand-picked and has dealt with hundreds of satisfied clients.
- Career Transition Services With a Twist: The majority of outplacement services deal with nothing more than general counseling, generic resume advice and a bit of brushing up on job skills. We tackle all of these areas in depth, and with extreme efficiency. We also do far, far more. Resilience training is personalized and we focus on stress management and productivity as well as emotional support. Put simply, we offer an overall package unrivalled by our competitors.
- Evidence-Based Approach: The resilience training we provide is underpinned by HeartMath methodology. HeartMath tools are used by top-tier companies worldwide seeking to reduce stress and make the workplace more productive. All our assessment tools have a proven track record. Not only do we champion industry best practice, we also innovatively employ what works in related fields.
- Limit Your Exposure and Maintain Your Brand Name: By using our outplacement services, you can fully protect your brand while also mitigating any risk from lawsuits or generally disgruntled laid off employees.
- Save Money: Last but by no means least, our small boutique agency can help save you money. At a time when you’re making redundancies, this is more important than ever. With our responsive and agile team at the helm, you get the advantage of specialists in the field without paying for the overheads of a bloated organization.
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