Cathy took time to get to know me which clearly shows in the finished product. Not only did my cover letter and resume look and sound incredible, but it also perfectly encapsulated everything we talked about, which I greatly appreciate. Bonnie’s Story Current Job Aldergrove Credit Union, Financial Advisor Experience Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, ambitious, and innovative […]
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Success Story: Aspiring Career Firefighter – Andrew Smee
Cathy is extremely knowledgeable in her writing skills and open in her communication, very approachable and honest. She was able to create a final product that I am genuinely proud of. Andrew’s Story Current Job Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service, Paid On-Call Firefighter (Lieutenant) Experience Paid On Call (P.O.C.) Lieutenant/ Firefighter with 5+ years’ experience. Trainer […]
Success Story: Product Development Specialist – Dave Krol
While working with Cathy, she recommended contacting my previous employers for letters of recommendation. When I approached a previous boss for a letter and showed him the draft resume Cathy created, he made me an offer on the spot! Dave’s Story Current Job Product Development Specialist Experience Innovative and passionate Production/Project Manager with 15+ years’ […]
7 Tips on How to Prepare for a Job Interview
Copy of the job posting? Check. Your resume and cover letter? Check! Information about the company, including the Mission and Value Statements? Check, Check! Congratulations! You’re now ready for your interview. Or are you? Have you grabbed your “secret weapon”? By doing so, you’ll give yourself a huge advantage during your interview. So, what is […]
Job Interview Red Flags: Signs Of A Toxic Workplace
Have you ever left a job because of a toxic workplace environment? Have you felt bullied or harassed at work? Guess what? You’re not alone. In fact, according to research from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), nearly 1 in 5 employees left their job in the last five years due to toxic workplace […]
Success Story: Senior Sales Manager – Dave Kitchen
Dave’s Story In Mid-July, I started my journey to find work after closing my small business of 12 years. I lacked confidence, utterly ignorant of the job application process, and feeling a bit doomed. These are all feelings opposite to my character. Previous Job Business Owner, Entrepreneur Experience 12 years as a business owner My […]
9 Improv Interview Preparation Exercises
As I began to do more interview coaching for clients in various industries, I searched the internet to source ideas to help my clients relax and feel more confident. I came across some excellent ideas based on improv exercises[1] , which I modified for a workshop. Here are those exercises. I encourage you to try […]
9 Reasons Why You Didn’t Get the Job and What To Do About It
Were you passed over for a job but don’t know why? Often, when we leave an interview and receive the dreaded email that we didn’t get the job and the position was offered to another candidate, we assume it’s because of our qualifications. We might believe that the other candidate with the perfect qualifications took […]
8 Steps to Write the Perfect Cover Letter
Do you want to write a cover letter than is better than nine out of 10 others? Do you want a cover letter that will generate more interviews? Are you ready to land your dream job once and for all? Guess what… You can make it happen! All great cover letters have something in common […]
The Best Combination Resume Style for 2021
In Parts 1 & 2 of the series, we’ve looked at the Reverse Chronological Resume and the Functional Resume. The Reverse Chronological Resume lists your pertinent professional roles, starting with your most recent position and working backward from there. In the Functional Resume, your primary skills and accomplishments are highlighted at the beginning, rather than […]
The Best Functional Resume Style for 2021
In Part 1 of this series, we looked at The Reserve Chronological Resume, ideal for those with a steady school and career record, looking to advance in their existing field or the fields of law and academia. Click here to read Part 1. In Part 2, we will be looking at The Functional Resume, also […]
The Best Reverse Chronological Resume for 2021
This post is the first in the series, Three Styles of Resumes. You can find Part 2 and Part 3 here. The Three Styles of Resumes (Part 1 of 3) When it comes to preparing your resume, there are three different styles you can choose from: the reverse chronological, the functional, and the combination. In […]
