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Who Our Resume Writers Serve
Experienced
Mid-Career Professionals targeting
Manager or other Experienced roles.
Seasoned
Established professionals targeting
Senior Technical Staff, Senior Manager or Director roles.
Meet Our Professional Resume Writers
Passionate & dedicated Canadian based writers who would love to work with you
to uncover your hidden strengths, talents & accomplishments!
Veronica Enair
Serving Career Stages: Starting Out, Experienced Professionals & Seasoned Professionals
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Hello there! I'm Veronica Enair, your go-to resume architect for young and experienced professionals alike. I weave through your career tapestry, highlighting the moments that make you the candidate that employers are eager to meet.
Crafting hundreds of career stories, I've empowered professionals from all industries and positions.
My passion? Unearthing your unique professional journey and polishing it into a resume that not only reflects your accomplishments but also your potential. My clients don't just chase opportunities; they attract them.
Ready to step into the spotlight?
Let's showcase the professional you are, and the one you're destined to become.
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Tami Cooper B.A. CRS
Serving Career Stages: Experienced Professionals, Seasoned Professionals, Leaders & Executives
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Hi! I’m Tami and I love what I do!
I take a collaborative and authentic approach to helping you to discover, and present, what is best about you! I have spent more than 20 rewarding years in career services, empowering clients from around the world to reach their full potential.
I am an expert writer of strategic, targeted, achievement-based resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. Each of my products are hand-crafted and intended to showcase your greatest accomplishments.
Let's work together to ensure you are presented in the best possible light!
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Adam Winfield B.A. CARW
Serving Career Stages: Leaders/Executives
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Hi! I’m Adam, an accomplished certified executive resume writer who digs through your career history to pull out the gems that wow hiring managers and make you stand out from the crowd.
I've written 3000+ resumes and personal branding documents for happy clients including a wide variety of seasoned leaders & accomplished C-level executives.
I enjoy learning about the work people do and helping them find the best ways to show off their strengths and achievements. Professionals in all fields and industries have gone on to improve their careers after working with me to craft the perfect resume package.
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Our Writers In Toronto & National News
Our writers are regularly featured in national and local media outlets, providing
expertise to the public on topics such as resume creation, personal branding
and job search tactics and other resources.
As featured in the Globe and Mail
A Critical Resume Review with Tami Cooper
Senior professional resume writer, Tami Cooper, provides the Globe & Mail with a critical resume review for one of it's readers - an experienced sales & merchandising professional.
As featured in the Toronto Sun
Give Your Resume A Pandemic Makeover with Adam Winfield
Fellow senior writer, Adam Winfield, shares key tips with the Toronto Sun on how to address employment gaps and other unique circumstances arising from the global pandemic.
As featured in Canadian Business
We're In a Job Seeker's Market. Here's How to Use That To Your Advantage with Tami Cooper
Canadian Business interviews Tami Cooper on how job-seekers can negotiate into and out of roles and how to use the market to their advantage.
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"Veronica's work perfectly blends professionalism with a personal touch."
Veronica's ability to convey clear, direct messages while staying true to our brand's voice is exceptional. Whether it's enhancing a resume or creating a captivating team bio, Veronica's work perfectly blends professionalism with a personal touch.
That's why we keep coming back to her – she's simply the best!
Brian Stevanak
Financial Services
"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 Tami, 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 the amount of information she collects in a short interview and how she is then able to describe it so effectively, in a way that attracts employers. Would highly recommend her services!
Patrick Milne
Vice President, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
"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"
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 accomplishments & top skills. Its a great format to stay distinctive & grab attention while networking or leave behind after an interview.
Overall a great experience, highly recommend!
Aarthi Kalyanaraman
Senior Marketing Director
"With Veronica's help, my resume went from average to outstanding, and the response from potential employers has been fantastic."
When I wanted to get back into fitness sales, I needed a standout resume. Veronica did an awesome job turning my work history into a compelling story that fits today's job market perfectly. She really knows the fitness industry and made my strengths shine.
Veronica's expertise has been a game-changer for me!
Lisa Pineda
Fitness Sales
"Within two weeks of completing my package with Tami, I've landed two interviews. 5 Stars!"
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.
Kesha Daley Livingston
Senior Law Clerk
"Since employing the use of my new resume from Adam, I have observed a significant increase in interview calls. In just two weeks, I’ve received nine interview invitations."
Working with Adam was great. He explains his methodology for crafting result-oriented resumes in an articulate and comprehensive manner.
Since employing the use of my new resume, I have observed a significant increase in interview calls. In just two weeks, I’ve received nine interview invitations, a stark contrast to the two I received over two months with my previous resume.
The remarkable outcomes speak for themselves. I extend my sincere gratitude to Adam for his invaluable assistance.
George Ragogna
Operations Senior Manager, Co-operators Group
"Working with Veronica has allowed me to better articulate my skills, values and goals, and by doing this I feel I am more confident."
Initially I was lost as to how best to structure and tailor my cover letter and resume and both have really helped me improve that.
Working with Veronica has allowed me to better articulate my skills, values and goals, and by doing this I feel I am more confident.
She was understanding when I expressed difficulties I was having with my resume and career, and continued to work with me to figure out how to make improvements.
All in all good experience!"
Peter (Zi Mo) Wang
Technical Support Specialist
"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!"
Jay Wright
Former President & CEO, Arterra Wines Canada
How It Works
We've redesigned the resume writing process to be more effective &
focused on delivering results, every time.
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Book a free chat with one of our writers and ask any questions about our service.
You'll also have an option to upload your current resume and we are happy to provide a free resume review with no obligation. It always helps to have another pair of eyes as we all have blindspots!
Complete Your
1-on-1
Zoom or Telephone Consultation
Once you've purchased the service, you'll be directed to complete an intake form and also be able to book in for your 1-on-1 consultation.
Our Zoom consultations are professional & friendly. Relax in the comfort of your own home & together, we'll create your new personal brand & marketing materials.
Receive Your Documents Within 3 Business Days
After the Zoom (or telephone) call, we will begin the diligent research and writing phase.
You'll receive your new marketing package via email within 3 business days.
Got a tighter timeline? Choose Express Option during checkout and we will work hard to meet your deadline.
You have 30 days from the time of receiving the package to request any (minor) edits or revisions.
Book Yourself In For A Free Chat &
Get a Free Resume Review
Fill out our quick form below to book yourself in for a free resume chat to discuss your needs
& answer any questions you may have. Upload your current resume and we will provide you valuable feedback on how you can boost your success, with no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers. Browse commonly asked questions here.
General Questions About Our Services
Looking for a new job can be an expensive business.
After buying fresh interview outfits and paying out for travel costs, the last thing you want is more expenditure.
Sometimes, though, you need to spend money to make money. Investing in yourself should always be your main priority.
You should seriously consider using a professional resume service in any of the following situations:
- If Writing is Not Your Strength: Not everyone is a natural wordsmith. You might excel in your industry but lack the prose skills to effectively highlight your experience. If writing is not your forte, it’s time to call for some resume help.
- If Your Circumstances Are Unique: Have you got lengthy gaps in your employment history? Are you switching careers completely? Have many of your jobs been very short-term? A professional resume service can help you present a unique situation favorably.
- If Your Resume Is Failing To Generate Responses: With HR personnel often spending just 5 seconds scanning resumes, yours needs to pack a real punch to avoid the cull. Failure to generate interviews is often due to a resume that doesn’t present key information clearly. If you’re not hearing back from employers, it could be your resume rather than your skillset that’s to blame.
- If You Are Just Entering The Job Market: If you’re an entry-level jobseeker or recent graduate, getting a first resume written well is crucial. Once you have this in place, you can build on it over time so get the job done by a pro and get into the workplace quicker. A one-off investment at this stage will continue repaying dividends over time.
- If You’re Not Clear On What To Include: How far back does your employment history need to go? Can you omit jobs? Do you need to include information about your hobbies? If you don’t know where to start, a resume writing service will clarify all this for you.
Our writers are experts in the writing process and have years of experience working with all industries. We feel confident that we can help you, no matter what industry. If you would like to find out more, book a free phone chat with us and we will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.
All Careers By Design resumes are developed with key words and critical job requirements in mind to work with resume scanning/tracking systems. Not only will your documents pass through software programs, but it will provide a compelling story when it arrives in front of recruiters and hiring managers.
Just one.
Unlike career coaching that requires multiple sessions, the resume writing process requires just one 45-minute consultation.
During the consultation, you’ll be guided to deep-dive into your career history, education, experience, skills, strengths, accomplishments, and goals. After the consultation, your writer does all the work to craft a compelling message for your target audience.
It’s important to us that you achieve your desired results from your new resume and career marketing materials.
Unfortunately, without a career target or goal, your documents will simply not deliver optimal results.
Resumes that are too broad and general tend to fail at demonstrating the value you have to offer, and therefore are unlikely to generate responses and interview requests.
We recommend accessing career coaching first if you’re unsure of your next career steps or area of interest.
If you are a new immigrant to Canada or are planning to move here, we can certainly support you with our powerful and effective resume writing services given you have a specific job description or listing to target. Your job must be one that is either in Canada or the US as our services are designed to perform the best with that type of readership.
However please note that our career coaches are not skilled at new immigrant issues and we do not take on coaching clients with less than 3 years of residence in Canada.
LinkedIn is an incredibly powerful tool for job searchers in numerous industries. Recent research indicates that many recruiters use LinkedIn exclusively for sourcing candidates, while 80%+ of hiring managers review LinkedIn profiles before deciding to call a candidate for an interview.
If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile, or if your LinkedIn profile lacks critical content, you could be missing out on potential opportunities. Your resume writer can help you optimize your profile and develop new profile content that will complement your resume and strengthen your personal brand.
Standard turnaround time for all resume packages is 3 business days from the time of consultation. This is quicker than the average turnaround time for the industry. However, if you have a pressing job application deadline, please select Express Option at checkout and the writer will call you and work hard to meet your timeline.
No one knows your career better than you. The consultation process is quite thorough and exhaustive, but ultimately, resume writing is a collaborative process. Occasionally, minor revisions are required, and these changes are included in all our resume writing packages.
We want to be sure that you are completely comfortable and confident with the way your resume markets you.
General Questions About Resume Writing
The primary function of a resume is to get you interviews. If you’re not receiving responses or interview requests from your job applications, it’s likely that your documents are not marketing you strongly and clearly. Our services are designed to connect your experience, skills and strengths with your ideal positions.
The goal is to communicate your value to potential employers in a meaningful way. Typically, clients see a dramatic increase in interview requests when they have a professionally developed, targeted resume.
Here are 6 of the best ways a professional resume service can simplify getting the job of your dreams…
1) By Making Your Resume Stand Out From The Pile
With more and more recruitment carried out online, it’s common for job vacancies to attract hundreds of applicants.
Hiring managers often take just a few seconds to decide whether a resume warrants closer investigation.
Rather than using a generic resume template, a professional CV will present your marketing document attractively with key information front and center so it makes that first cut.
2) By Making Sure Your Resume Is Highly Specific
You need your background and experience to appeal to the specific audience you are targeting.
Whether you’re switching industries or applying for multiple positions, getting resume help is one way to keep your applications laser focused.
3) By Highlighting Your Personal Brand and What You Can Offer
Any employer wants to know what you can do for them and how you differ from other applicants.
An effective resume writing service will showcase your personality and core values. This way, you can demonstrate clearly to an employer how you’ll mesh with their organization and add value.
It’s often hard to write about yourself in this way so let the professionals do it for you.
4) By Focusing On Your Achievements Not Just Your Duties
No hiring manager wants to look at a long, bulleted list of job duties.
They do, though, want to see worthwhile achievements.
A proficient professional resume builder will bring your accomplishments fully to the fore. They will show an employer directly what benefits you bring to the table.
5) By Using Keywords To Get Your Resume Through Applicant Tracking Systems
With an applicant tracking system (ATS), software can weed out unsuitable applicants before they even hit the desks of hiring staff.
Professional resume writing services will work with you to ensure your CV is fully optimized. They’ll employ key terms to make certain your resume overcomes this first hurdle.
6) By Producing A Complete Marketing Package
A well-crafted cover letter is crucial.
Increasingly, a concise and relevant LinkedIn profile is also a valuable tool when you’re looking for work.
With resume help, you’ll end up with a complete marketing package. Selling yourself is not always the easiest task so let the professionals do it for you.
There’s no precise, one-size-fits-all resume template. There are simply too many variables. There are, though, several core components present in a truly effective CV.
It Makes a Striking First Impression
If you want to make sure someone sits down and reads your resume, design and layout count.
Ask yourself this…
If you had 150 resumes to sift through, would you read a poorly formatted wall of text or toss it aside and move on to the next one?
All great resumes are crisp, clear and impeccably designed.
It Focuses on Accomplishments
A winning resume doesn’t just rehash your job duties.
Rather than describing what you did, a successful resume will outline how well you did it.
It Incorporates Keywords
Whether scanning is done electronically or by someone other than the hiring manager asked to manually look for keywords, don’t overlook the importance of targeted language.
Your resume should be heavy on words used in the job advert and in the company’s marketing material.
Make those keywords count.
It Includes Metrics
The best resumes include cold, hard numbers.
Which looks better to you?
“Increased revenue” or “Helped grow revenue by 215% in 3 months by doing x”.
The more achievements can be backed up with statistics the better.
It’s Highly Relevant
Less is more.
As well as being extremely specific to the job in question, the most powerful resumes cut out all irrelevant information. This helps to make what you choose to include even more effective.
When is the Right Time to Hire a Professional Resume Writer?
If you’re searching for a "professional resume writer near you", here are 3 reasons when it makes perfect sense to do so.
You’re Employed and Looking
For a New Job
If you’re working in and around Toronto and want to switch companies, you probably don’t have too much spare time.
Between work, family and fun, writing a new resume is probably low on your list. Hire a professional certified Toronto resume writer with the credentials and history of success that we offer and get that new job with ease.
Your Resume Needs Polishing Not Writing From Scratch
If you have no resume in place at all, you should at least put together a basic framework yourself. From here, a professional Toronto career counselling service like Careers by Design can build on that foundation more effectively than starting from scratch.
You Need To Find Work Quickly
If you’re unemployed and need to find work in a hurry, think of hiring a resume writer as an investment not an expense. If your current resume isn't achieving callbacks then it's time to change your strategy and come and see us!
Toronto Location Information
We serve clients across all areas of the Greater Toronto Area,
including Downtown Toronto, North York, East York, Scarborough & Etobicoke.
Please note that all consultations are currently offered by phone and Zoom only.
Address: 1200 Bay St, Suite#202 Toronto, Ontario M4W 1J2
Telephone: 647-812-3204
We provide resume writing services in Toronto and the surrounding areas. Our service areas include:
Downtown Toronto: St. Lawrence, Church and Wellesley, Queen West, King West, Kensington Market, Chinatown, Financial District
Yorkville: Annex, Rosedale, Summerhill, Forest Hill
The Annex: Seaton Village, Harbord Village, Palmerston, Casa Loma