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Diane Popovich
Operations Administrator
"I felt comfortable and re-assured that there is someone to help me move forward in my job search."
Adam Finzi
Policy Analyst, Government of Canada
"As a direct result of Nadia's efforts, I was able to land a difficult to obtain full-time position with the Government of Canada in a field I'm passionate about. I would definitely recommend Nadia's services to anyone else seeking assistance in their job search efforts."
Jen Norman
Strategic Legal Advisor
"My career experience is diverse and I was struggling with how to present myself in a way that would best highlight my skills, achievements, and experience. After speaking with me, and taking the time to understand my career path, Nicole provided me with a resume, and updated LinkedIn profile that better captured my brand. With these new materials developed by Nicole, I was more confident as I moved into a new phase of my career."
Louise Jones Jankovic
Communications Consultant
"Before working together, I had a lack of focus in my job search and my resume/CV and answers to interview questions were too detailed. I had low confidence and high stress - would I ever get an interview, let alone a job? The coaching sessions were perfect. Lee has a sparkling personality that makes her easy to talk to. Lee's coaching on my job search including resume/CV has landed me more interviews that I expected. The interview role playing and debriefs have improved my interview performance, while encouraging me to assess the suitability of the position for my own requirements. The HeartMath tools and coaching helped me block out negative thinking and focus on positive tools - I rate them a 10/10! The Skype technology facilitated the coaching - I did not hesitate in reaching out to Careers by Design for their coaching expertise."
Andre Darmanin
Urban Affairs & Policy Professional
"Before the Turning Point session, I was stressed, negative, not confident and didn't know where I was going in my career. Coaching with Careers by Design helped me achieve the confidence and self-worth I always had but never was able to realize before. I came out of this a stronger, more confident and relaxed individual than I was just several months ago. Coaching is unbiased. It is where someone listens and guides you based on the problems or dilemmas you have. I have gone to friends and colleagues looking for answers and realized that wasn't the right way to do things. It was confusing and they guided you into a direction you weren't suited for or comfortable in. I am glad I went for coaching." The HeartMath tools helped me immensely. Can I rate it as 100 (out of 10)! I will continue to use them throughout my career progression."
Gabrielle Barkany
Senior Communications Officer
"I love my work and felt the necessity to refocus myself and take time to reflect on my skills, weaknesses and achievements in my current role. I took the opportunity while I have a rewarding and pleasant job to completely redo my resume. I had no hesitation hiring Careers by Design. I liked the fact that you were experienced, flexible, centrally located and had coaches that worked in the same industry as me. Coaching helped me to ask questions about the industry I am in in terms of responsibilities I want to explore. It reaffirmed that I chose an industry where I can flourish and contribute in a variety of ways. Coaching helped me built a powerful and meaningful resume using the PAR method which takes time so I am glad I was in a position to work on it without the stress of being unemployed. I am very grateful for the advice I got from Lee and I am very proud of my new refreshed resume." Coaching also gave me the opportunity to explore additional options to include in my life in terms of other interests I have that are not related to my current field. Thank you Careers by Design! I now feel refreshed and exhilarated when I think about the future."
Brad Keenan
Executive Director
"I came to Careers by Design specifically for a writer to assist with my resume as part of my job search. Through that process, I realized I wanted to get a third party to give me objective feedback on how I showed up in an interview. Careers by Design put me in touch with Jeanet, which is one of the best career moves I ever made. Jeanet gets it. Jeanet's mock interview's helped me master answering questions that I previously was not confident in my responses. Jeanet's incredible expertise in career strategy and as a life coach was very beneficial. I know our paths will cross again in the future, and I very much look forward to it."
Rosanne Luckevich
Senior Print & Digital Producer to Sculptor
""Pat has been a great help in providing insights, encouragement & career direction. In Pat, I found the perfect fit & comfort level in a career counselling professional. She is a very warm, genuine and authentic individual who made me feel truly valued and deserving. She conveyed a real understanding of my situation and I enjoyed and appreciated her buoyant optimism and unique approach. The advice she offered clearly showed that she draws on a deep well of experience and knowledge. Her passion for people and helping fulfill the destinies of her clients is clearly illustrated in her observations and provoking questions.""
Hamza Mhadi
Research Assistant
"Before I signed up for Careers by Design, I was facing a lot of uncertainty and anxiety about my future. It was beginning to take a toll on my mental and physical health. Fortunately, I signed up for the 4 course program and was able to overcome these feelings. This is a great program for anyone who is going through a transition."
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Sandra Cooke
"Careers by Design helped me gain my confidence and move forward in my career."
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Rebecca Rosenberg
Senior Project Manager
"Working with Linda at Careers by Design helped me find direction in making a career change in a personally challenging and confusing time in my life. But most importantly, the coaching process helped me gain peace of mind with the process of leaving my job. I am taking steps toward my future, and laying the foundation based on my values as I look for my next role."
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Kay-Ann Evans
"Tammy is a true professional who is able to build rapport with you in an easy an authentic manner. This is key in order to understand the work you do and gives her the ability to design your resume in a comprehensive but concise manner. Tammy's writing style reflects your core attributes, brand and provides finesse that gives your resume flare. I highly recommend her and her company. Her work speaks for itself!"
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Samir Khamisa
"Careers by design was a great help as i was looking to move up in my career, they helped me to determine what would make me happy as my next step and helped me to stay accountable and true to myself. Thanks Careers by Design."
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Carolina Rojas
Human Resources Professional
"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."
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Ray A. Thomas
"Highly recommended service. I’ve tried a few resume writing places including some big names but never felt truly satisfied with the final product. I've had a 25 year plus career and I think to really write about someone you have to take the time to know them and that’s exactly what happened at Careers by Design. I talked one on one with the actual writer for nearly an hour and explained what I did in my work and then she took that away and worked on it. After a few revisions, it sounded so good I felt on top of the world. Someone had finally been able to explain all the things I did in my career in just a few words and it sounded great. Two weeks later I had the job I was gunning for so I know this works. Kudos to Careers by Design."
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Allison Kulay
"Eileen was truly an amazing coach. I came to Careers by Design looking for help in transitioning my career, but I got so much more. I learned about myself on not just a professional level, but also a personal one. I would highly recommend their services if you need support with your career in any capacity."
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Elma Heller
"I am a very quiet person and thinking about a job interview would make me very nervous. My friends would try to help me by giving me advice but everytime I had an interview, I wouldn't know what to answer. The staff at Careers by Design were very patient and kind. They helped me face my fears, have all the correct answers and were excellent at understanding me. I'm so happy I finally got up the nerve to call them and it ended up being a great investment in myself. Thank you for patiently coaching me."
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Robert Galka
Manager, Utility Industry
"Working with Careers by Design was very rewarding because Pat helped me to figure out what was most important to me and to make sure that I was looking at new opportunities with these requirements in mind. I highly recommend working with Pat and I also highly recommend the resume/CV services offered by Careers by Design."
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Maureen Shields
"I would highly recommend coaching with Careers by Design. They are a highly professional coaching team that sincerely cares about their clients’ success. Lee provided a well-structured approach to exploring my values, passions and skills. The HeartMath tools, a series of self-discovery exercises, and regular meetings (including Lee's thoughtful questions and accountability requests) helped me discover the career path that was right for me. And the steps necessary to get there. The coaching has also given me more confidence and resilience, after all, career success is a lifelong journey. Lee is an experienced and thoughtful career coach. I would recommend coaching with Lee without reservation."
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Nicole Wray
"I'm a freelance writer for Workopolis. Careers By Design has kindly and promptly contributed excellent career and networking advice for pieces I have written over the years. She's the first person I think of when I need expert career advice. Thanks Shirin and team!"
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Louise Jones
" Lee is an outstanding coach: her interview role playing and debriefs - delivered with gentle encouragement and a sense of humour - have improved my interview performance. Well done!"
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C. Munro
Professor
"At a time when I was struggling to launch a new career that would take me into the international community, Lee was there to help me point my compass due North. Lee gently guided me through my fears and anxieties about making such a major change in my life and my career; encouraged me to be deeply reflective about my values and how I live my values; and challenged me with questions that were pivotal to my transition. Each week, she encouraged me to stay true to my career dream and offered a multitude of resources to help me chart a pathway for reaching my dream."
Rebecca L.
Public Relations Professional
"I felt my coach was very easy to talk to which made the discussions very easy and not so clinical. It was comfortable to open up about things that I didn't necessarily want to face, but needed to. I was given ideas and feedback that I will always remember and continue to use in my day to day searches. The HeartMath is a great tool to keep with you at all times. Easy to use and only takes a few minutes of your time. I have passed on some of the info to friends and family in hopes that they will use it to make their lives less stressful and happier. I wish I had known about this technique in my previous career as it would have given me the opportunity to tackle some challenging times a lot easier. This is something that I hope to take with me and utilize in my future."
Andy B.
Financial Advisor
"Careers by Design had fantastic coaching and were very patient and supportive. I felt very comfortable talking to them about my concerns, fears and goals for my career. Also, I started to see results early on during the process. The discoveries that I made was encouraging and provided me with a sense that the process was working and motivation to continue forward."
Jessica I.
Marketing Manager
"Before the coaching at Careers by Design, I felt there was a disconnect between the types of jobs I was interviewing for and what I really wanted to do. I was looking for opportunities that closely matched my previous job. With coaching, I tested and reviewed my values as well as my strengths and weaknesses. I came to the convincing conclusion that I was looking for the wrong thing and Careers by Design helped me to realize and explore a new path that would satisfy my needs and values while utilizing my strengths and skills that I wanted to focus on in my next job."
Judy Rheaume
Artist
"My strongest feeling prior to coaching was mainly of disorientation. I was looking for guidance on which direction to take my skill set. I felt no hesitation in hiring you. I was eager for your insight and what I found unique was the human touch: your method was wonderfully organic, not mechanical like other Career Counseling systems. Coaching has taught me to value myself more. This has helped my confidence level. The HeartMath tools were astoundingly effective, and reached directly to the core of what I was trying to work through. It brought about a wave of emotion that I had been tamping down on thus I was able to clearly see my true issue."
Amanda Liota
"I am extremely pleased with the resume created by Adam W. I could never have accomplished this on my own!"
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Stuart
"I had the pleasure of being coached by Linda at Careers By Design. Linda helped me clarify my core values, interests, and brand. Her coaching has equipped me with a solid plan moving forward. I look forward to applying her teachings over the course of my career."
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Alisha Bard
"My session with Pat Parisi was informative, helpful, and motivating. She is an attentive listnener, and her desire to help is apparent. Looking forward to working with her further."
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Helen Wilson
"My experience with Careers By Design was amazing. The online sessions allowed me to work with my schedule and not have to travel long distances. My work with Pat lead me down a path of success. I am now enrolled in school and started a job in a career that is perfect for me."
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Martha Utchenik
"Linda manifests the true essence of contemplative career counselling. Her natural compassion and empathy was essential in my finding direction and cultivating confidence when I faced a difficult Internship search for my final year of graduate school. Her heart-based approach and deep knowledge of mindfulness-based practices helped me gain a clear awareness of my career goals, strengths, and abilities, such that I chose to work with her directly to learn more about her unique practice of career development and leadership. I observed Linda working with a variety of students one-on-one and in groups. She was able to address each student’s fears and doubts, and gently yet firmly help them through their blocks regarding their career choices and futures. I highly recommend Linda as the leading career counsellor in Boulder and the Boulder County area."
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Andrea Young
"Coming from the financial industry and trying to switch into another industry altogether - I had no idea how to write something that would make me marketable. Im really satisfied with the resume and other documents that the team at Careers by Design put together. I had a lot of questions and concerns about how to position things and they answered everything, professionally and quickly. I met my quick deadline to submit and now I have an interview to prepare for - mission accomplished!! Thanks, Careers by Design!!!"
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William Oliver
"Working with Tammy was excellent. Tammy was able to take my experiences and successes and translate them on to my resume effectively. Overall, a great experience working with Tammy."
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Heiarii Bouissou
"Working with Careers By Design helped me re-centre on my goals as a young professional at a time when I felt overwhelmed. My coach gave me the clarity, strength of mind and confidence to re-connect with myself and my passions. Today, I am in a positive mindset and ready to embrace new career opportunities. I would recommend it to anyone looking for sound guidance in their career development."
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Christine Maidl
"Linda is a warm, compassionate and empathetic professional. Her holistic approach to career counseling gives her clients the tools they need to go beyond simply finding the next job or career; she helps transform lives. I highly recommend her!"
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Lucy Weaver
"Linda has been instrumental in helping me find my true path. She has an incredible ability to recognize one's innate strengths, and in doing so is able to help others create an authentic and meaningful career for themselves. She understands that in order to thrive, work and life must be congruent and therefore will address non-work specific issues as needed. Linda is an incredible counsellor who knows how to move the process forward fostering for growth and change. I am so grateful for Linda and her incredible expertise!"
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Dahlia Smith
"As a former colleague, I witnessed first hand the compassion, caring and expertise Linda brought into her career development work with her clients, as well as the insightful guidance she provided to those she supervised!"
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Lian Christiaens
"I’m a past client at Careers by Design and I don’t normally write reviews. A friend told me about their resume writer services and I was just about to change jobs so back I went. Glad that I did as writing about myself is not my thing. I had to go through some edits and revisions but very pleased with the final product and the top-notch response and service. I recommend them."
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Brittany Sobisch
"I highly recommend using Careers By Design. I went in feeling very lost and unsure of my future and after all my sessions left feeling ready to tackle my future head on with the help and guidance they provided."
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Brandon Teteruck
"Careers By Designed really helped me get started in my new career. My one-on-one session with one of their career coaches helped me identify areas in need of improvement for interviews, and how to better pitch my skills in that setting. After the coaching session, I walked away feeling more confident in my skills and myself and immediately noticed the results by landing a great new position. I would highly recommend Careers By Design for anyone looking for job/interview/resume advice."
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Matt McKay
"Before I came for coaching I was feeling trapped in my role, and overwhelmed and stressed. Coaching has helped me find ways to manage my stress and think more clearly about options for my career. I am feeling more confident about myself and what I have to offer an employer. I am now in a new role that I feel good about. I have opportunities to learn and an ability to plan for a positive future. I would recommend Careers by Design to anyone looking for support in their career."
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Abul S
"Before I began the coaching program, I had some anxiety regarding my ability to find work. But with the help of this program, I feel a lot more confident in my job search. Though I already knew what work I wanted to do, having a knowledgeable professional to speak with regarding my career plans was supremely helpful!"
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David Kippen
"I was at a crossroads in my career and decided to approach Careers By Design based on reviews. I usually never write online reviews but felt the need to based on how professional and impressed I felt with the service. From the moment you contact them you can tell why they are the top career firm in the city. My counsellor Lee was amazing; she brought a ton of professional experience and supported me in identifying and transitioning on a more productive and happier career path. I would highly recommend Careers By Design, the skills and techniques they provide you with can be used all throughout you professional career."
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Marina Barbieri
"Professional, supportive, helpful. The service provided clarity and guidance."
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Marcia Daly
"Working with Pat has been an absolute pleasure. There was an ease with which she drew answers out of me and brought ideas I had into perspective. I looked forward to my sessions with her. The hour was never enough!"
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Edward Chambers
"I had been out of work for a while and feeling lost and unmotivated in my job search. I did my research and immediately connected with the approach at Careers by Design. They seemed to have a bright and positive outlook. I made a call to them and was impressed by their professionalism and kindness for my situation. I'm very pleased with the coaching that I got as I feel it really improved my self-confidence and how I presented myself. I think this alone helped me get my next position and I'm very happy with my career path now. I have no hesitation recommending the team at Careers by Design, it's not often you come across a nice company with such a positive outlook who really want to help you succeed. Thank you so much!"
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Jasmine Sandhu
"Was the BEST decision I made!!! Lee really helped me determine my goals and take a big step in my life in terms of my career. Without her guidance and encouragement I would never have decided to take a new career opportunity when I was comfortable working in a family business. I'm very happy that with Lee's help I was able to figure out what my goals are and now I have a clear picture of what I'm working towards! Thank you so much Lee!!!"
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Shawn McKee
"Pat is an excellent listener and can offer a lot of ideas to help you stand out in your job search. She is great to work with and I recommend getting in touch with her to see what she can do for you."
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Caitlin Muirhead
"I would highly recommend Pat as a career counsellor. In just 4 sessions she helped me take a step back to discover my interests and work values and then take a step forward to help me better navigate networking and interviewing opportunities. She gave some extremely valuable suggestions and tips that were very beneficial in landing my first job! While her career expertise is definitely her big strength, her very caring, calm and reflective personality is perfectly matched with her strong critical thinking, problem solving, and motivational skills and this should be definitely noted as well. Discovering your passion and finding a job is stressful these days and she helped me every step of the way! "
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Laura Nashman
""I would definitely recommend Pat, as she delves into the deep parts of her clients, and honours both the emotional as well as the practical aspects, which I found to be very valuable. Her compassion, emotional intelligence and therapeutic/coaching mastery are a winning combination! They provided me with the tools and techniques to move my life in a new and productive direction." Laura Nashman"
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Paul Hornak
"I have known Pat Parisi since 2003. Pat has been a great mentor to me. I very much enjoy working with her. Pat has helped me to advance my career and also helped me with my personal relationships. I find her extremely knowledgeable, professional, attentive, kind and a great listener. I would highly recommend her services. Paul"
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Andrew Lee
"I went for coaching when I was thinking about going back to school. Doing an MBA is a big investment and I wanted to make sure that I was making the right decision. My coach helped me to feel confident about my decision and write a strong application. She helped me to describe my technical experience in easy to understand language. I got into the program of my choice at the top business school in Canada and also received a scholarship. After graduating, I went back for coaching and did the job search program. I wanted a job where I could use my skills and get paid well. It saved me a lot of time and effort- I didn’t have to figure it all out myself. Coaching is an investment that I decided to make in my career. I've been very satisfied with this service and felt that they really cared about my success."
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Andre Darmanin
Urban Affairs & Policy Professional
"Coaching at Careers by Design helped me achieve the confidence and self-worth I always had but never was able to realize before."
Shine Thomas
Clinical Researcher
"Nicole Davey is an extraordinary professional from Careers by Design who will work hard to ensure that you are satisfied with your final product. She brings years of experience in copywriting and professional branding, as well as her knowledge and latest trends in today's employment market. I had a 45 min conversation with Nicole through the Zoom cloud meeting and she uncovered my skills and talents. She uses the words and formats in a resume that is really outstanding. She has done an amazing job in transforming my resume, cover letter and also made my LinkedIn profile to be more professional and easier to spot, and for my skills to become transparent to recruiters and future employers. I would definitely recommend Nicole Davey from Careers by Design to anyone who really wants to start a new career; who has skills but going through a hard time finding a job and to stand out from the competitive Canadian job market and to be selected for amazing job opportunities."
Michael Liota
Inside Sales Representative
"I wasn’t sure how to present my accomplishments on paper, and Adam helped to make it clear by delving deep into my career history and seeing things a different way. The resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile he created have me fully confident that I’m making a great first impression with recruiters."
Daniela Castillo
Student
"As an over-thinker and worrier, I always managed to stress myself out. Having the tools to identify the cause of my stress and the emotional importance I have placed on it has helped me to slowly rid myself of it. Just going through the steps of Notice and Ease while getting ready for bed has vastly improved my sleep."
Amy Sullivan
Marketing Coordinator
"I have worked with Careers by Design over the past 4 months, as I was in a career rut and questioning my choice of being a creative professional. In the shorter term, Lee taught me powerful HeartMath stress management techniques that helped me feel better day to day. I thought the HeartMath tools were incredibly effective - I would rate these tools as a 10 (out of 10)! Once I had improved my mindset, I was able to focus on long-term career planning and strategy. Lee provided an invaluable third party soundboard, detached from my family and workmates, to truly help me evaluate my situation and the viability of staying put. All told - it was by no means an easy journey - I had to take an honest look at myself, and evaluate what I was able to personally change. In the end, I got a $10,000 raise and a promotion. I would highly recommend Careers by Design to any professional looking to advance to the next level in their development."
Mavis Fernandes
Organizational Change Consultant
"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. Lee has a marvellous knack of connecting the dots and offering an alternative way of approaching the task. I liked the fact that Lee brought a fresh perspective to an issue and shared her insights about why something worked or didn't."
Alison Malley
Young Professional
"I didn’t have a career before I decided to try career counselling. I was a college graduate who had dedicated her whole life to the idea of one perfect job. I chose my college program based on the idea of one career I thought would make me happy for the rest of my life, only to graduate with the realization that I didn’t want the job that I’d set all my hopes and dreams on. I was heart-broken, insecure, down on myself for wasting so much time on what ended up being a bad fit, and completely, utterly lost in what I wanted to do next with my life. Career coaching put me through exercises that helped me with every single one of the problems I was dealing with after the fallout of graduation. The process really focused on exploring what was most important to me and revealing what my skillset actually was. It narrowed the field of what I imagined I could do with my life when I was questioning where I was supposed to be going. I was connected with real people in the fields I was considering, given resources and advice for tackling the parts of the coaching process I struggled with, and having the option of online counselling through Zoom was a convenient and effective way to touch base with my coach without having to stress about being on time or the question of transportation since I don’t have a car. My coach Pat was nothing short of empathetic and encouraging. I struggle with mental health issues, which made later steps in the coaching process more difficult to tackle on my own. But she was always understanding whenever I expressed any difficulties I was having, and she worked with me to tailor my experience to take my anxiety into account. I never felt judged or shamed for my shortcomings, and her support through my low-days was unforgettable and uplifting. I highly recommend Careers By Design coaching. It is absolutely worth it."
Sandra C.
Management Professional
"Career Coaching through Careers by Design provided me with a third-person’s perspective of where I was at in my career. Pat helped me to step back, reflect on where I was and what was important to me. She was the catalyst to help me gain my confidence and move forward in my career. Sandra C."
Clarke Malcolm
General Manager
"The strengths assessment was a great start for my coaching sessions, reiterating some things I knew about myself and teaching me new strengths that I didn't realize I possessed, ultimately building my confidence in the process. The Interview preparation, creating a LinkedIn profile, and learning how to target a resume and cover letter, boasted my professionalism and branding. Capped off by the one on one coaching, it really brought it all together leaving me fully prepared to pursue my next career."
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Laura Beth Maracle
External Audit Analyst
"Working with Nicole as my professional resume writer improved my resume immensely! Her ability to discuss and extract details about my work experience made me realize how accomplished I am. The final product was much more polished then I could write on my own. The way she incorporated key words into my resume helped me land more interviews and eventually my new dream job! Thank you Nicole for all your hard work, it was a blast working with you!"
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Ryan Harris
Nutrition Student
"They made me feel very comfortable and were completely transparent about what to expect from the program. I look forward to working with them!"
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Camille Renee
"Janice helped me solidify my interview responses so I could better my interview skills"
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Samir Khamisa
"I used Careers by Design to update my resume, they were quick in scheduling a meeting that worked with my schedule and fully understood what to pull out from my experience and I got the job. Thanks to the whole team for working with me. I would recommend their service to my network."
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Jane McKean
"Linda is a talented career counselor that utilizes a mindfulness, heart-based approach that enhances clarity, decision making, and effective action. I highly recommend Linda."
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Jordan Donovan
"Tammy at Careers by Design was AMAZING. I was so nervous for the interview part but she asked all the right questions. I feel proud of my resume and very targeted cover letter. I am thinking of going in for coaching as well to help with my anxiety. So happy to have find the right help at the right time, and at the right price! Thank you so much for helping me Tammy."
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Vladimir Novotni
"My CBD experience has allowed me to understand my own skills much better than before, and as a result I am able to present a clear message about who I am and what I am looking for from my next professional challenge. Eileen, my coach, was very clear about what I can expect from the process and how to maximize its potential from the start. Enrolling in the CBD program was a tremendously positive and I highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of their place in the modern business environment."
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Bethanie Pemberton
"Amazing experience! I just want to tell the folks at Careers by Design that when I went to see them I had no idea that my resume was oversaturated with unnecessary info. They helped me in the restructuring and prepared me to land an amazing job. Thanks!"
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Brenda R. Chamberlain
"Careers By Design truly changed the direction of my career. After being unemployed for over 6 months, I was completely unmotivated to continue searching for new jobs, and often thought about pursuing a different career path. Someone mentioned that I needed to see a career counselor and I figured it was about time I did something like that. After being coached, everything completely changed for me and I instantly felt a boost in my self-confidence. With the help of their services, I figured out my next steps and got help with resume writing and even my social media profiles which I had no idea I had to do. Going through interviews was never easy for me but I did feel a lot more confident and I am pleased to say that I have landed a new job where I feel happy using my skills. Couldn't have done it without the help of Careers by Design and everybody there who encouraged me along the way. Thank you!"
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Karim Ismail
"I had the opportunity to receive coaching regarding my career direction. It made me realize where I could truly excel. Once I made the shift based on the plan I developed with my coach, I've never looked back. I would very highly recommend their career coaching services!"
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Sorrell Scrutton
"Pat, with Careers by Design, was immediately very easy to sit down with and talk to about things that felt very personal to me. The advice I received was life-changing to say the least! I would highly recommend Careers by Design."
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Nick H.
Engineer
"I recently had thoughts about a career change and Lee helped me determine what was important to me and determine my strengths. She helped me organize my goals and put a plan to action. She also helped me create a professional resume which stood out and generated interest from many potential employers and positive feedback from friends and colleagues. It was a pleasure working with her and I would recommend her for anyone who needs help while in a career transition."
Sarah R.
Accounting Professional
"When you feel stressed about something, it's not the issue itself that's bothering you or causing the stress. It's the emotional importance you assign to the issue. I can manage the negative effect stress has on my body with increased awareness and the use of my new HeartMath tools."
Catherine T.
Project Manager
"I was feeling dissatisfied with my work and wanted to explore what other types of work might bring me more personal fulfillment. Lee helped me explore how I could transition from full time employment to part-time or a more flexible work schedule in the future. After exploring my values and understanding more about what makes me the way I am, I feel that I'm in a stronger position to define what I'm looking for and to go find it."
L. Sharma
Manager, Non-Profit Organization
"My coaching experience was extremely valuable - it forced me to dig deep and to face the fact that I did indeed have the skills, experience and resources necessary to handle the adversity in my life and achieve key goals."
Donna M.
Research Consultant
"Working with a career coach keeps me accountable and focused and it gets me back on track when events or my own procrastination derail me. It is easier to make plans when I get feedback from someone I trust. It is also easier to change plans in mid-stride when I notice something that is not working. I can always rely on my coach to put things into perspective and provide context for the decisions I have to make."
Deryck Bodnarchuk
"Really improved my old resume and looking forward to getting more interviews! Listened to my situation and quickly returned results."
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Cheryl Farrugia
"Careers By Design was insturmental in supporting me to begin a new professional chapter in my life. The coaching helped me create and design my path. I am truly grateful for all of the support. I would definalty recommend their services."
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Karim Khamisa
"I had always been sceptical of job and life coaches in the past; to be honest I didn't see the value and thought they were extremely overpriced. After having my first job coaching session with Careers by Design, I now see value in paying for this service. My coach was amazing! She really helped me understand how to align my personal goals with realistic and plausible career opportunities. Thanks to my job coach at Careers by Design I'm blessed to be earning an income of $25,000+ more per year than I was before. Thank you for helping me fulfill my true potential and purpose."
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Gillian Humble
"After 14+ years at being with the same company, I didn’t know where to start putting my experience down in a resume. Not knowing what type of job I would be applying for, but knowing the type of job I could excel at, my experience and leadership style was captured perfectly on my resume. It gave me great confidence seeing all my accomplishments written down, giving me the boost I needed to being networking. Thank you."
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Ian Giles
"I found Tammy based on the excellent reviews I read on Google. I wanted to refresh my resume based on my recent experience. I asked to Tammy to create a narrative around my 25 years of experience. I admit I had trouble summarizing it into an elevator pitch that could be explained in 30 seconds. What I received in the new resume exceeded my expectations. I am so confident with the new resume. It allowed me to see all my great experience on two pages. I have received amazing feedback on it from recruiters."
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Lea Alvarado
"Linda is highly trained as a counselor, an executive coach, and leader. And what makes her unique is her background in mindfulness and her heart-centered approach and emphasis on compassion and empathy in her work with clients. She has extensive experience in the career development field, supporting individuals with their career transition. She has helped hundreds of people discover and pursue roles that are aligned with their greatest talents and strengths. I would highly recommend her!"
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Toni Jordan
"Thank you so much for the great service and excellent resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile."
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Shayn Smith
"I am particularly impressed with Linda Faucheux with whom I've been a colleague and friend for quite some time. We were both associate directors at a university career center where she exhibited heart-based leadership skills that won the admiration and respect of staff and students alike. Her clients benefitted immensely from her breadth and depth of career development knowledge. Linda is the kind of professional who gives undivided, mindful attention to anyone she's engaged with. With Linda one receives a total commitment of her time and energy which is refreshingly needed in today's busy times. I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend her as a coach and counselor."
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Barbara V
"Linda is a warm and affirming career counselor. She has a keen awareness of my unique gifts and strengths, and her excitement about what I have to offer the world, is contagious! I always leave feeling so good about myself. Linda is the only practitioner I’ve known that begins with a centering, meditative experience, which provides the space I need to open up. She has led me through heart meditations that made our sessions more meaningful and gave me the energy and courage to embark on my career path. I highly recommend her."
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Aga Sypniewska
"Linda is probably one of the best career counselors and coaches in the Boulder/Denver metro area I have ever worked with. She's been instrumental in helping me progress in my own career by assisting me in addressing some of the major career concerns I had. I have has the pleasure to observe Linda as program manger and trainer and have always been impressed with the depth of her knowledge and insight as well as her ability to connect with others. I wholeheartedly recommend Linda to anyone looking for either one-on-one carer guidance or institutional career development training!"
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Carolyn
"Linda is a genuinely kind and caring person who helped me determine what was really important to me, what was holding me back, and what steps I needed to take to reach my goals. She did this by getting to know me as a person without administering a battery of time-consuming, expensive tests. I highly recommend her as a career coach!"
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Barb Willoughby
"When it comes to career coaching, there are a number of companies and services available, but Careers by Design and Pat Parisi help you. Pat has enabled me, coached me and given me the confidence to explore who I am and aligning that to my career. I found Pat’s approach very genuine and inspiring; allowing me to gain an enhanced focus and direction, both professionally and personally."
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Derek Hepburn
"Lee at Careers by Design was very helpful in broadening my recent job search and career reset. With her coaching I discovered new roles that I could see myself working in, and interviews quickly followed. Definitely check them out if you're needing a little extra help in your career."
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Paola Goldade
"Linda was like a trusted friend who guided me, listened deeply, and asked probing questions to help me understand myself better. She empowered me to make my own choices and decisions. She focused on my main concerns and helped me move toward resolution. Linda is very knowledgeable about the career development process and her guidance was critical to achieve the objectives I set to myself. I would recommend her without hesitation!"
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Rick B
"Careers by Design helped me gain an introspective perception of the type of person I am and what kind of work and environment I would thrive in. I feel like this significantly helped move along the process of finding a new career and offered perspectives and approaches that I had not considered myself."
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Daisy Gao
"I highly recommendation resume writing service that offered by Nadia in Career By Design. She is very professional at what she does. My resume turned out great. It makes me very confident when I apply for jobs. Also, she is very patient and whenever I needed help, she is always there and tries her best to adjust my needs. I really appreciate it."
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Dayna Varga
"Coaching with Careers by Design, and specifically Lee, has been fantastic! Just what I needed when I needed it most. Before coaching I felt stuck, overwhelmed and lost. I had no idea how to facilitate a career change. Through coaching, Lee has helped me better understand my value and translate my knowledge, skills and abilities into generic terms to use in a new industry. It was good to highlight my accomplishments and articulate my achievements more clearly. I'm thrilled to say that I have met my short term goal of securing a new job in a different industry, which I did through networking. When I apply for future positions, I definitely know that networking will be the most successful strategy! Thanks again, Lee and CBD!!"
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Paul Tremblett
"I would highly recommend Nadia's services. Nadia was very friendly and helpful throughout the process. The quality of the documents was awesome! I am really happy I choose to have Nadia help me create a truly professional and relevant resume and lindedin profile."
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Rebeca N
"I worked with Pat for a few months and I had a great experience. Although I was going through a difficult time where I was very confused, she guided me and helped me to make very important career decisions. She instilled hope and I was able to see new opportunities. I am grateful I had her as my coach."
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Cynthia A
"Before coaching, I felt very confused about what my next career was going to look like. I knew I wanted to make a change but wasn’t sure how to go about to do that. Coaching provides live feedback, analysis and years of expertise. You can read books but you can’t get any feedback or analysis of any exercises you’re doing. Now I feel armed with information and an action plan. Coaching helped focused my attention and actions. Coaching also helped prep me for interviews. Some of the questions we ran through were actually asked in my interview."
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Bianca Guarnaccia
Property Manager
"I was nervous when I booked my first appointment because I wasn't sure what to expect. After the initial meeting I couldn't wait to start. Careers by Design has given me the confidence I needed to get my career back on track. I couldn't have done it without Pat! Thank you :)"
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Elizabeth Noble
"I have had the pleasure of working with Careers by Design on many occasions. The coaching meetings are inspiring, helpful and effective! I felt comfortable with my coach. She guided me to go beyond my initial ideas and to figure out what I really want in my career. Their approach involves listening to what people need and guiding them in creating the careers they want. They get to the heart of the matter and provide top-notch, reliable coaching! I believe they are the best in the business. You can see a coach in person or attend Skype coaching from anywhere in the world. To save travel time, I did coaching by Skype which worked really well for me. It’s perfect if you're like me and have lots of things going on in the day. Looking back, I really felt it was a great experience. I walked away with a lot more clarity and a solid skill set for success that was just right for me. All in all, getting coached at Careers by Design made a great difference in my life!"
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Natalie Saint-Cyr
"As someone looking for a career change after being in one industry my entire life, I found Pat's guidance and support to be so helpful. Working with Pat has helped me focus on what to look for in a career that suits me. She has helped me find new opportunities in places I wouldn't have thought of. She's guided me and provided lots of advice for moving in different directions. I would highly recommend working with Pat for any career advancing needs! She is wonderful to work with and has helped me immensely in my career journey."
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Jen Shin
"Pat Parisi was instrumental in helping me to uncover what my ultimate career aspirations were and so much more. Through methodical, rigorous coaching and a holistic approach, she helped me to re-define and clarify my personal definition of “dream career,” and ultimately, to live it. With her years of experience and intuitive savvy, she was an integral part of shifting my linear outlook of what success looked like. She has given me the life-long gift of better decision-making skills, confidence to pursue what I’m passionate about, and the strategic tools to make it all happen. Her methodology goes to the core of each individual, and extends beyond career counselling. I’m eternally grateful for the fundamental changes, and have applied so much of this to the rest of my life. Thank you Pat, for your wisdom, patience and authenticity. I couldn’t have done it without you!"
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Daniel Wong
"After 10 years in my line of work, I wanted to be strategic about planning the next steps. The idea of change was daunting and I was faced with uncertainty. The nature of my career path is unique and I needed a specific brand of guidance to move forward. Careers By Design's approach stands out by customizing their services to each person and their career stage. Working with my career counsellor, I received empathy and the encouragement I required to move forward from someone who had gone through similar challenges. Learning to practice mindfulness and working from the inside out reduced my stress and I was able to make better decisions. I also liked the flexibility to meet with my counsellor either in person or via Skype, both worked very well. I recommend Careers By Design to anyone who is serious about making a positive change in their career by being prepared to get in touch with themselves, overcoming barriers and committing to achieving success. "
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Anna Weinstein
"Pat was a grounding and cheerful reference point during a period of unrest and uncertainty in my life. She is an excellent listener, and helped me to frame my experience in a way that enabled me to move forward, rather than staying stuck in the loop I had been going in on my own. She balances genuine listening and reflection with a very appropriate and helpful level of guidance."
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Rob Arnott
Chief Operating Officer
"This boosted my confidence! I highly recommend Careers by Design to anyone who wants to start feeling better now and have a career that really fits who they are."
Cherie Wilcox
Career Counselling Professional
"Linda is one of those rare people who truly leads with her heart. She is filled with compassion and understanding, and is deeply curious about helping people find their passion. I worked with Linda for nearly 8 years when she was Associate Director for Counseling at the Career Services office for the University of Colorado Boulder. Personally, I have never met a career counselor like Linda (in all nineteen years of working in Career Services) who is more vested in assisting clients finding their own wisdom and truth. (I’ve worked with at least 49 career counselors between three offices since college.) Linda is an amazing listener and understands her clients’ needs. In fact, during her time at CU, several alumni wrote me (unprompted) and asked if they could provide references about our counseling services (after seeing her), as it had a major impact on their lives. Also, Linda won the National Career Development Facilitator Champion Award, from the National Career Development Association in 2015! Without reservation, Linda has my highest recommendation possible."
Chris Hoult
IT Support Analyst
"I was looking to transition to a new career in IT and needed to show how my skills and experience made me a suitable fit. Adam helped to draw out my professional achievements and position my brand so well that I landed a job in the industry in no time."
Brittney Francis
Theatre Artist
"Before coaching I was lost and I wasn't sure that I wanted to fit into the typical career of an artist. I was completely overwhelmed by my career choices and extremely confused as to what type of job I was looking for and how it could possibly match the other values and goals that I have in my life. I was unaware about how to create a career that fits for me and the necessary steps that I need to do to get myself there. The coaching sessions brought a deeper level to my exploration and the various careers that are available to me. Now I feel that I have a plan and a series of tasks that will make my goals more manageable. I really enjoyed looking at a career as something that incorporates the other values and aspects of your life. By doing this I feel that I am more confident and focused in my career goals. Coaching with Lee has allowed me to better articulate my values, skills and goals and to discover what career would utilize these fully. The work we have done has allowed me to see that I am capable of not only creating the lifestyle that I want, but also the jobs that will enable me to achieve it."
Manda Whitney
Accounting Professional
"Hello! I took some coaching from you about a year and a bit ago. I wanted to e-mail you to give you a very extremely belated thank you. I am still bookkeeping but it will be for theatres and artists and I will be making up my own schedule. I will also be taking on the duty of building and running seminars on how to do excel, how to budget, etc., which is fantastic because it will help me build the skillset we discovered together. And fantastically, in the long run I will be making a higher salary. I could not have done this without you and Careers by Design. Though it has been over a year, it was those six sessions that really helped me set my plans in motion. I got a better handle on my anxiety and drove myself to apply to jobs. I built up my interview experience and managed not to let the defeats get me down. I have also begun to network and put further long term plans in motion by getting more involved in the video game community. This new day job is a small step, but an important one. I can't thank you enough for the service you provided. If anyone asks me about changing their career, I'll be sure to send them your way. Thanks again!"
Rob Arnott
Chief Operating Officer
"I have successfully owned, managed and operated my own business for nearly 19 years. Things began to change and my business was being negatively impacted in a slowly dying industry. This shook my confidence and left me directionless. I knew I needed to make a change but I was feeling stuck.I had always been successful by being true to myself. I needed to do something different, something that was “me” but I didn’t know what that was. Participating in The More Happy Mondays career coaching 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. Learning more about myself helped me to leverage my skills and experiences and use them to start a new venture that is off to a strong start. I highly recommend Careers by Design to anyone who wants to start feeling better now and have a career that really fits who they are."
Brad Keenan
Executive Director
"Careers by Design put me in touch with Jeanet, which is one of the best career moves I ever made. Jeanet gets it. Jeanet's mock interview's helped me master answering questions that I previously was not confident in my responses. Jeanet's incredible expertise in career strategy and as a life coach was very beneficial."
Landon Whittaker
Graphic Designer
"Pat was a great motivator from the start. I felt a quick connection with her and it continued to grow. Pat's confidence in her communication skills was noticeable right away. Conversations between us always felt like they had direction and meaning. Pat did an excellent job staying personable and engaged. I felt listened to and comfortable. Pat helped me to find direction but more importantly helped me find confidence in my skills and experience. I feel like Pat has that balance of professionalism and gregariousness that is hard to come by."
Heather Wilson
Senior Product Manager
"Highly recommend! Linda was an exceptional coach through a difficult time. Being in a transitional phase of my life, I was unsure how to invigorate my job search. She was consistently engaged, patient and encouraging as we explored my skills and interests. She offered wonderful advice throughout the process and recommended some essential next steps. Together we built an incredible strength statement which I can draw from and a solid strategy for my resume/cover letters/interviews that will be invaluable in the coming months. I can't say enough good things about her kind and insightful approach. Thank you!"
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Melissa Price-Mitchell
Freelance Graphic Designer
"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."
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Rob Dagenais
"I knew I needed to improve my interview skills, but was at a loss on how to move forward. Careers By Design has brought me closer than ever to my full potential, and acquiring my dream job."
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Jean Stevens
Purchasing, Retail Fashion
"It was my first time using a professional resume writing service and I was more than happy with the results. I don’t believe I would have come to the same outcome working on my own. This is definitely a service I would recommend to anyone seeking out better employment. Tammy incorporated the different direction I’m considering in a career change which was a challenge for me to put on paper."
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Alison Malley
"I would recommend Careers By Design to anyone and everyone! I was so sure I knew what I wanted to do for a career, and I still ended up being wrong! Working with Pat helped me consider all of my options when figuring out what I wanted to do next, and now I have a clear path forward. Our sessions were all over video-chat, but I still feel like I got the full experience!"
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Sara Pieroni
Area Manager
"After talking to Linda in that hour I felt a huge weight lifted. It made me feel very optimistic about the future"
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Brad Graham
"Linda is an excellent career counselor! I would recommend her to anyone in the midst of a career transition. She works well with individuals in all ages and stages of career development. Her instinct, compassion, breadth of counseling knowledge and mindfulness approach sets her apart from others doing this work. She will help you in finding clarity around your next career and/ or life move."
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Micheila Storr
"I genuinely enjoyed the process of working with Pat to clarify my goals and learn how to more effectively meet various challenges. We dug deep psychologically, much deeper than I had expected a career coach would go with me, and every step of the way I felt that Pat really got me. This was an exercise in bravery, compassion, and self-reflection in which I felt seen and supported. I recommend Pat as a career coach (or anything coach) without reservation!"
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Markus Mccray
"I am a man of few words and I didn't know how to put in order my ideas and expertise to let the interviewers know that I'm the man for the job. Thank you for the career counseling and coaching I received - it made a huge difference in my life."
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Gloria Warren
"Thanks for the great tips and helping me with my job search. I couldn't of done it without your guidance. I've been out of the job searching mode for many years now and I didn't realize how much had changed and how to really find jobs today. The service is much more than job search though. You end up learning a lot about yourself and different ways to improve. Thumbs up to Careers by Design!"
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Alex Klefeldt
Construction Management
"Careers by Design gave me all the tools to navigate the job market. They gave me confidence in my own abilities and helped me find direction for my career."
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Stina Dios
"I worked with Pat Parisi over Skype and she really tailored the experience to my needs. As a recent graduate, she helped me find an identity and options in a competitive job market. Thanks to her I have a fresh new outlook on my career and tools to help me focus on my goals. Thanks Pat!"
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"The Zoom meetings were great. It’s no different than face to face. And it’s much more convenient for me. No travel time. And we can share and view documents and screens together easily."
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