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Bonnie Angelini - Financial Advisor
Success Stories

Success Story: Financial Advisor – Bonnie Angelini

“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 Bonnie’s Story Current Job Aldergrove Credit Union, Financial Advisor

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Success Story Andrew Smee
Success Stories

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 Smee Andrew’s Story Current Job Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service, Paid On-Call Firefighter (Lieutenant) Experience Paid On Call

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Dave Krol-success-story -product development specialist
Success Stories

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 Krol Dave’s Story Current Job Product Development Specialist Experience

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Langley Writing Services 8 Steps to Write the Perfect Cover Letter
Cover Letters

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

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Career SWOT: Like a Boss
Resume Tips

Career SWOT: A Step by Step Guide

Are you stuck at a career crossroads? Struggling to find a career that matches your skill set and salary expectations? Maybe you have an interview coming up or have been thinking about asking your boss for a promotion. Whatever the reason, a career SWOT analysis can be very beneficial. Standing

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Refresh your Resume
Resume Tips

It’s Time to Refresh Your Resume

As we enter into the 3rd phase of the provincial restart plan, companies are starting to hire again. Due to massive layoffs and corporate structuring in response to Covid-19, the competition is fierce. Your resume and cover letter need to stand out. Here are several strategies to refresh your resume and

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college graduate resume
Resumes

How to Help a New College Graduate Launch their Career

Last week while attending a business workshop, I was stunned… almost speechless. During the introductions, we were asked about our business. I shared that this week one of my resume service appointments is to help a college graduate prepare a resume as they prepared to enter the workforce with a

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