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Virtual Job Search and Career Planning services Canada-wide. Current strategies that get results from an industry employment expert with 27 years of experience. Professional, positive, and personalized.
Whether you're applying for a new job or internal transfer, navigating employment transition, or exploring career options, my expertise can save you valuable time.
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51 customer reviews
yixian
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda is an outstanding coach, whose expertise and personalized guidance have been instrumental in refining my interview skills. Her insightful tips and hands-on practice sessions have equipped me with a profound understanding of effective interview techniques. As a result of working with Brenda, my confidence has seen a remarkable boost, providing me with a strong foundation for success in future interviews. I am truly grateful for her dedicated support and invaluable contributions to my professional development. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review, Yixian! I'm so happy that your confidence is boosted and you feel prepared. You'll be great! I'm excited for you and this next chapter! Please keep in touch.
Ryan Ash
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda was a fantastic, compassionate career coach. For my first experience working with a professional she was stellar! Her experience and candor is extremely valuable, and she has a wonderfully critical eye. I can't thank her enough! More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Aw, thanks, Ryan! It was such a pleasure to work with you, and I enjoyed our HR talks! I am excited for you and your ongoing achievements during your career trajectory!
Kristin
Brenda was incredibly knowledgeable, caring and genuine. She truly cares about her clients success and goes above and below to help!
She helped create a professional resume with me and even gave me cover letter and interview tips which helped me land the job!
Highly recommended as she is fantastic at what she does.
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Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you for your kind review, Kristin! It was great to work with you! You have so much experience, were determined to achieve your career shift goal, and nailed it! Congratulations, and I wish you much success in this next chapter of your career!
Liam McGowan
Business & Career Coaching
Absolutely incredible to work with. Highly Recommend 😎
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Aw, thank you so much, Liam! I'm so glad you're enjoying the process. I'm excited for you as we work together to determine your next career chapter!
Jenna M
Working with Brenda opened my eyes to the simplicity of organizing a proper resume. I am a person who likes a good process and organization, and Brenda hits the nail on the head. She keeps you on task and helps you to find the things about you and your qualifications that you may think aren't as valuable. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you for your review, Jenna! It's been a pleasure working with you, and I'm so glad the process has been helpful! You have such great experience, and the positions you're looking at are a great fit! I'm excited to see which one you choose next!
Laura Williams
Business & Career Coaching
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Brenda not only did she help me on my career path journey, but she helped me gain confidence I did not have before. This was an amazing experience and I truly left feeling like the world was my oyster. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much for your review, Laura, which gave me a big smile! I'm so glad you gained confidence. You have such an impressive resume, and I'm excited about your career journey and what you choose to do next! You got this!
Kyle
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda is caring, honest, knowledgeable, and professional. The framework she introduced was practical and easy to follow. Her replies were timely and thorough . Working with Brenda was pleasant and productive, and I would not hesitate to work with her again. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you for your kind review, Kyle! It's been such a pleasure to work with you. Please do keep me posted, and I look forward to the next news. Always here to support!
Akin Abe
Business & Career Coaching
I had an outstanding experience with Brenda. From our initial consultation, she demonstrated professionalism and insightful guidance. Her tailored advice and valuable resources have been immense to my career journey. Working with her was not only productive but also a pleasant experience. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking expert career guidance. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you for your kind review, Akin. It was such a pleasure to work with you, and I wish you much success! Please do keep me posted and I look forward to hearing news!
Andrew Sprawson
I can't speak highly enough of Brenda! She completely revamped my resume, making it much more effective and appealing. Her service is very personal and tailored exactly to the needs of the client. As well as changing things around, Brenda gives great insights as to how recruiters view resumes and cover letters, as well as setting you up with the know-how to tailor each resume to the job you are applying for. After all of that, I think the thing that has stood out to me the most, is the after care. Brenda sends out regular communications and has reached out to me to check in and see how things are going with my job searches. It is a level of client care that a lot of people neglect but Brenda goes above and beyond to let her clients know that she is there to help whenever they need. You can't ask for more than that! More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you for your kind review Andrew, and I appreciate your feedback! It's been a pleasure to work with you, and I'm excited to see you in your next role. I know you will be such an asset wherever you choose to land! Congratulations on your ongoing successes, both on the job and in your career development, and on your last interview!
Mansi Patel
Business & Career Coaching
Exceptional Career Coach!!
I had the privilege of working with Brenda Race as my career coach for last minute interview preparation.
Brenda's expertise, guidance, and dedication were instrumental in helping me navigate the interview process with confidence and success.
From the very beginning, Brenda demonstrated her deep understanding of the job market and the intricacies of the interview process. She took the time to thoroughly assess my skills, experiences, and career goals, tailoring her coaching approach to meet my specific needs. Brenda's ability to identify my strengths and areas for improvement allowed us to focus on targeted strategies to enhance my interview performance.
Brenda's coaching style is both supportive and challenging. She provided constructive feedback and helped me identify my unique value proposition as a candidate. Through mock interviews, Brenda simulated real-life scenarios, allowing me to practice my responses and refine my communication skills. Her insightful feedback and guidance helped me articulate my experiences and achievements in a compelling and concise manner.
Thanks to Brenda's exceptional coaching, I secured the last phase in the interview process which was a long shot in my desired field. Her guidance not only helped me succeed in the interview process but also equipped me with lifelong skills to excel in my career. I am incredibly grateful for Brenda's expertise and support, and I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone seeking to enhance their interview skills and achieve their professional goals.
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Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you Mansi for taking the time to write such a kind, thoughtful, and insightful review with valued feedback. You aced it! Congratulations and best wishes on the next phase! It's been such a pleasure to work with you and I'm here to support you in attaining your goals!
Juan-David Leal
Business & Career Coaching
Working with Brenda was amazing! She helped me a lot to tweak my resume and cover letter. I would say she is the best Career Coach in the business!!
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much for the kind review, Juan David! It's been a pleasure to work with you, and I'm excited to hear the results!
Ashley Medeiros
Business & Career Coaching
I did the job application package with Brenda and it was a fantastic experience. She is helpful, honest and really teaches you to take on your resume and applying for jobs on your own with confidence. I highly recommend Brenda for any of her coaching services. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much, Ashley! I appreciate your kind feedback. It was such a pleasure to work with you. You have a wealth of experience to share and value to give, and I look forward to hearing news! Please keep me posted and, as always, reach out any time!
Tara
Business & Career Coaching
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Attending the career advancement session with Brenda was an exceptional experience. The session was informative, engaging, and well-structured.
Brenda is such a helpful soul; she is knowledgeable, passionate, and provided valuable insights. I left feeling motivated and equipped with practical tools for my career. Highly recommended!
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Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much for your kind review, Tara! I'm so glad it was helpful, and I'm excited for you and this next step in your career. You beat out a lot of candidates for the offer you received, which speaks volumes for the value you bring! Looking forward to hearing the next news! Wishing you all the best!
Ahmed Hessaan Zafar
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda has an astounding knowledge of prevailing HR practices and provides her coachees with cutting-edge insights into the mind of hiring managers.
Her acute observations help one identify the blind spots in one's application packages. Through conversation and in-depth discussion, she gently guides one to overcome potential challenges.
Her style is affable and has an extremely pleasant disposition. Her innate generosity and goodness also shine through and I would be certain to knock at her door again.
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Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you for such a kind review, Ahmed! It was a pleasure to be of assistance. You have a wealth of expertise to offer and I look forward to hearing about the results! Please keep in touch and reach out any time you need anything.
Celia
I recently had the pleasure of working with Brenda as my career coach, specifically for help with my resume and cover letter. Thanks to Brenda's guidance, I was able to create a resume and cover letter that I am proud of, and I feel more confident in my job search. I would highly recommend Brenda as a career coach to anyone in need of professional guidance. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you, Celia! It was so great to work with you! I think your new documents look amazing, and your networking, interview prep., and interview answers were A+! I'm excited to hear what happens, and please keep me posted!
Naomi
Brenda is a very experienced and professional job coach. Her approach is efficient, polished and relevant to today's job market. Would highly recommend for any of her services! More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much for your review, Naomi! It was a pleasure to assist with pivoting to a new direction. Please keep me posted, and don't hesitate to reach out anytime!
Laurent
Brenda provided amazing tips and insights on how to translate my international experience into the Canadian workplace context. She also tailored our session to my needs. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much for the kind review, Laurent. I'm glad it was helpful, and I look forward to hearing how the preparation comes into play during the next interview...and the results! Best of luck, and thank you so much again.
Nate Bedford
Business & Career Coaching
Throughout my career, I have had career help with resumes and cover letters. Comparatively, the other services were far from what Brenda offered. Brenda is a quick and efficient communicator from start to finish. Extremely thorough and very easy to work with. I recommend Brenda to anyone looking for career support. She is the best! More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much for your kind reviews here and on Google, Nate! It was such a pleasure to work with you, and wishing you much-continued success! Please do keep me posted!
Marissa
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda was so helpful!! Went above and beyond. Would recommend her to anyone:)!
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you for such a kind review, Marissa! It was so great to work with you! Please do keep in touch and all the best! :)
Ted McLeod
I enjoyed Brenda's honest, direct approach to coaching. Facts and experience backed up her insights and opinions, and it was clear to see her expertise; and I very much appreciated working with her - and should the opportunity need again, I will certainly call on her without hesitation! I've already recommended her to some people and will do so again. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much for the kind review, Ted! It was a pleasure to work with you and please do keep me posted!
Stephanie Kasparian
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda was a tremendous support! Professional, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and flexible based on my needs and schedule.
I would highly recommend Brenda to anyone requiring support for resume, cover letters, interviews and job search.
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much, Stephanie! It was great to work with you and congratulations again on landing your new Director of HR role! Wishing you much continued success and all the best!
Michelle Watson
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda helped me tailor my resume and cover letter for a career change. She was very supportive during the process and provided me with a wealth of information! I feel more confident about applying for positions and highly recommend using Brenda's career services! More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you for your kind review, Michelle! It's been a pleasure to work with you. I'm excited for you in your career shift and look forward to hearing the results of your applications! Please keep me posted and wishing you much success.
Jayne W
Business & Career Coaching
Update from my Oct 21 review - Working with Brenda on my resume and cover letter, as well as interview prep, was pivotal in my efforts to find a new job.
I was able to secure a new role with a substantial salary increase, and I attribute much of my success to Brenda’s coaching!
If you’re looking to master the art of job searching, Brenda will be one of your best assets!
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Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much, Jayne! I'm so happy for you landing a great role! I wish you much happiness and success, and please do stay in touch anytime!
Eudokia Jumbo
Business & Career Coaching
Working with Breanda was spot on. She provided exactly what I was looking for and helped me prepare better for interviews. A great find!
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much for your review Eudy and I'm so glad that you enjoyed the material and preparation. You sure must have nailed that interview, as you are getting an offer right away! A big congratulations...I'm so happy for you!
Darshil Shah
Business & Career Coaching
I can see a major difference in my pre and post-session resume. Her tips and suggestions also helped me channel my energy and work in the right direction.
Musaeb
It was wonderful working with Brenda. She showed a high level of professionalism, and I am so thankful for what I have learned from her.
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much Musaeb! Best of luck with the applications and keep me posted. Excited for you to land the job you want in the field you want!
Max
Business & Career Coaching
Amazing coach with actionable, personalized, and dilligent support that helped me go from lacking confidence and conviction to having the skills to tackle my future
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you Max! It's been such a pleasure to work with you and I'm so glad that it's been helpful. The field is very lucky to have you! Best wishes on this new chapter of your career. :)
Evan
Business & Career Coaching
I really enjoyed working with Brenda. She put in an incredible effort to help me with not only my job search but also improving my resume and interview skills. You can tell she cares a great deal about her clients. She’s insightful and very knowledgeable, and is willing to go the extra mile! Would recommend to all. Thanks Brenda! More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much Evan! It's been really great working with you during this time in your career and I look forward to hearing the next news!
Tony Birch
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda is very detail-oriented and passionate about the work she does. Her commitment to seeing her clients win is undeniable. She significantly upgraded my approach to resumes and cover letters and provided ample guidance on the search process. I am quite happy with the investment in her services. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much Tony for your kind review. It’s been great working with you. Best of luck with the application and please do keep me posted. When you shift your resume for the pivoted targeting we talked about, I look forward to taking a look!
Jayne W.
Business & Career Coaching
I am so happy I found Brenda, she is a wealth of knowledge and transformed not only my resume but also the function of job searches.
She is available and insightful, well worth the investment!
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Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much, Jayne! It was great to work with you on your resume, cover letter, and interview practice. I wish you much continued success and please keep me posted!
Emily
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda Race is an incredible Career Coach and an amazing person! Her expertise is at the forefront of what she does and her program has propelled me into my new, happy career direction! Thank you for being so positive and providing such expert advice... I can't thank you enough! More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much, Emily! It's been such a pleasure to be of assistance and it was so great to work with you! I'm excited for you and your new career direction, and please do keep me posted!
Masoud Masoud
Business & Career Coaching
"THANK YOU so much to Brenda for her support and word of encouragement through the career development and job searching process.
I can’t stress how much Brenda’s help and guidance meant to me and how tremendously useful her instructions, tips, and advice were. And most importantly, feeling that she was thinking of me and helping ease the emotional roller coaster job searching can be. I was reflecting on how this process was and was blown away by the fact that I first contacted Brenda in the beginning of June 2022 and just in a good one-month and a half I was able to land a job that fits what I was looking for.
Just wow! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, Brenda!
I highly recommend her :)
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Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
A BIG congratulations!! You landed a job you wanted, in the industry you wanted, with a Top Employer, and in the province you wanted! You worked incredibly hard for this Masoud, including relocating, and I'm so happy for you and that you're enjoying your new job! Thank you again for your kind update and review. It's been a pleasure to assist and support you! Please keep me posted!
Maham
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda made my transition from teaching to a writing career easier. I gained confidence in applying for jobs as she helped me restructure my resume and provided great insights into writing a cover letter that works.
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you for your review Maham! It was a pleasure to help you with your career exploration and planning, resumes and cover letters. Best wishes during your new studies and career path!
Tim McLean
Business & Career Coaching
Very knowledgeable and experienced.
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you, Tim! I look forward to working with you.
Masoud
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda has been a great help with my job search process. Her professional and clear guidance had made a difference on how I approach each company that I apply for;
from advice and assistance on tailoring the resume and cover letter to the job posting to proofreading and providing key feedback and tips.
She has been and continues to be very supportive throughout the process.
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Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much Masoud! I'm so glad that it's been helpful and I'm happy to be of ongoing support during your job search. :)
Christopher
This is a follow up review from one I posted previously. After almost two months in my new position I can confirm that it is a great fit and Brenda's guidance helped me land where I belong. I'm not only gainfully employed at a successful company, but for the first time that I can remember, I'm genuinely enjoying the work I'm doing. The fact that I was able to gain the position in only a matter of weeks after following Brenda's advice was definitely a bonus. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
This is such fantastic news Christopher! I'm so glad you're enjoying it! I really appreciate hearing this great update and thank you so much for the kind follow-up review.
Mo Jarju
Great working with Brenda, I found meetings very valuable and after working with Brenda I have a strategy and plan in my job search.
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
It was great to work with you too Mo! I'm so glad it was valuable and please do keep me posted!
zain
Business & Career Coaching
Working with Brenda was a pleasure. I felt she went above and beyond to help me to find clarity as I work to navigate the professional landscape.
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much Zain! It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to hearing how the upcoming informational interviews go!
Masoud
Business & Career Coaching
I reached out to Brenda to work on my resume.She did a great work revamping my Resume in such short-time notice. I enjoyed her session and working together to understand her feedback.
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you Masoud! I'm so glad the rush Resume Revamp was helpful and look forward to working with you in upcoming sessions!
Jennifer
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda was fantastic! She explained exactly why my resume wasn't getting me any interviews and drafted a new one for me. She went above and beyond in helping me to improve my employment application skills. You can tell she loves what she does and cares about her clients. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much Jennifer! It's a pleasure to be of assistance. You have great experience to offer! Please keep me posted.
Farhana Bhanji
Business & Career Coaching
It was amazing working with Brenda. She helped me restructure my resume and I was able to gain a lot of insights about my resume and cover letter. She gave me a lot of support and ideas that helped me. It was pleasure working with Brenda. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much Farhana and I'm so glad it was helpful. I look forward to keeping connected through your job search. It was a pleasure to work with you too!
Gwen
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda gave some great advice for my resume. Definitely was helpful in the resume writing process!
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you Gwen! I’m so glad it was helpful and wishing you much success! Congratulations on landing your interview and keep me posted on how it goes! Please don’t hesitate to reach out any time.
Fidelite Nimenya
Business & Career Coaching
I wish to highly appreciate the coaching session with Brenda. I really shifted from my way of writing a resume confusing it with a CV.
I learn things to do and not to do, how to customize the rsume for each application and do research about the employer to show interest and get more information. She also provided useful resources, information and contact. But I wish she will accompany me in my research if needed.
Fidelite
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Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you for your kind review Fidelite! I’m so glad it was beneficial and I’m happy to assist you with more research as needed. You have so much excellent experience. Wishing you much success!
Nabil
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda has been very responsive and effective in providing valuable and clear directions to improve my resume and job search approach and strategy. Brenda has gone above and beyond what I was initially hoping to get from a Career Coach. I would strongly recommend Brenda for anyone looking for help with their career and job search. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you so much for your kind review Nabil. It's been a pleasure to work with you! Looking forward to seeing the results and happy to strategize further if/as needed.
Christopher
Business & Career Coaching
Brenda's positivity and professionalism made the process of preparing for my career search a constructive and beneficial experience, as opposed to the chaotic and frustrating one I had been anticipating. She not only helped me transform my resume into something effective and impressive that I could be proud of, she also provided the direction and tools I needed to properly identify the career path most attuned and beneficial to me. I intend to continue applying her teachings as I move forward and will not hesitate to engage her for further services and advice as needed. More...
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Thank you again Christopher and it's been a pleasure to work with you! Congratulations on landing such a quick response and interview request, and I look forward to hearing about it!
Kenzie
Business & Career Coaching
I loved working with Brenda to prepare for my latest interview! Highly recommend!
Reply from Brenda Race, Virtual Career Coach
Congratulations on getting the job Kenzie! :)
Dora Roberts
Business & Career Coaching
She is very personal, very well experienced, we only had the first meet and greet and it's been the perfect start! Looking forward to continuing working with her towards my goals.
Christine
Business & Career Coaching
Though I only had one session with Brenda, it feels like we had many. My session was for coaching on job applications and salary negotiations. Brenda was extremely excellent to work with… she’s a straight shooter who is also caring and kind. Brenda went above and beyond to follow up on my interview progress and help me get what I was looking for via email before and after my session. She also spent extra efforts making sure to boost my confidence while she worked with me. I really appreciate everything she did to help me secure the salary and role I was looking for. She even helped me negotiate my start date! More...
Carolyn Margaret
Hello! This is for anyone who might be thinking about a career change, looking for interview preparation and/or assistance with resume/cover letter writing. Brenda is amazing she teaches from years of experience. She walks through the process explaining intricate details and tips and tricks throughout! So I you a friend or family member is interested I can’t suggest anyone more highly! I’ll be setting my kids up with her so they have this knowledge early in their careers! Thank you Brenda for your amazing work and kindness. Brenda Race, Career Coach Thank you Stephanie Pritchard for the amazing introduction. More...
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Carolyn Margaret
Hello! This is for anyone who might be thinking about a career change, looking for interview preparation and/or assistance with resume/cover letter writing. Brenda is amazing she teaches from years of experience. She walks through the process explaining intricate details and tips and tricks throughout! So I you a friend or family member is interested I can’t suggest anyone more highly! I’ll be setting my kids up with her so they have this knowledge early in their careers! Thank you Brenda for your amazing work and kindness. Brenda Race, Career Coach Thank you Stephanie Pritchard for the amazing introduction. More...
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What do you love most about your job?
I love what I do and am proud to assist clients as they navigate employment transition and achieve their career goals.
Whether you're applying for a new job or internal transfer, navigating employment transition or exploring career options, my expertise can save you valuable time. Feel knowledgeable, empowered, confident, and interview ready. I can help you get to where you want to be!
From the heart
I'm passionate about personalized customer service; exceeding expectations, making a difference, and leaving a positive impact.
Mission
To have you feel respected, engaged, knowledgeable, empowered, confident, supported, and successful in achieving your career goals.
Core Values
Communication, learning, integrity, ethics, collaboration, and innovation.
For extensive client reviews: https://brendarace.com/reviews/
What inspired you to start your own business?
After a complicated injury during the pandemic, it was time for me to pivot! I needed to shift my career from contracting with companies for on-site, essential services, to working virtually and directly with clients.
Why should our clients choose you?
I've been a Coach, Course/Program Creator and Facilitator (Job Search, Career Exploration, Personal Development, and Corporate) for over 25 years. I've served employment centres, employment programs, service providers, cruise ships worldwide (22,000+ crew), post-secondary schools, and unions. My expertise can save you valuable time!
Professional, positive, and engaging. My aim is to make the job search or career exploration process comfortable and fun! You'll find me to be genuine, down-to-earth, compassionate, strategic, and results-oriented. My fulfillment comes from seeing clients succeed!
University certified Employment Counsellor and Life Skills Coach. Workshop Facilitator (Job Search, Career Exploration, and Personal Development). Certified in various career assessments. Member of the BC Career Development Association (BCCDA) in Canada and Associate Member of Career Thought Leaders in the U.S.A. Guest speaker, radio and panel guest. I participate in extensive education and continual learning to stay current and on-trend.
For extensive client reviews please see: https://brendarace.com/reviews/.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
All services are virtual, inclusive, private and confidential. Service when, where, and how you need it.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
All services are virtual. Service when, where, and how you need it.
CAREER EXPLORATION PACKAGE
Discover your strengths and which occupations suit you best.
INCLUDES:
• Assessment registration and navigation session on Zoom (approx. 15 minutes), and booking of review session
• Completion of TypeFocus™️ Online Personality Type and Career Assessments DIY
• Paid, unlimited, and ongoing access to online results and resources
• A secondary, premium online assessment, CareerFitter™️, for additional clarification
/ 4 one-hour sessions: Key information, activities, and resources
• Assessment interpretation, meanings, and full review of results
• Use of Labour Market Information (LMI) to assess top opportunities or pathways
• Best practices in occupational research
• How to conduct informational interviews (network meetings) with top professionals or employers in your field of interest
PROFESSIONAL RESUME REVIEW - DIY editing
Includes:
• 1 hour collaborative and informative session:
• Expert critique of your draft or current resume, based on a sample job posting (required)
• Recommendations re: format, content, branding, and marketability
• Resources with must-know tips for ATS requirements and current resume expectations
RESUME REVAMP
Includes: • Professional Resume Review (as above) • 1 hour of editing assistance
COVER LETTERS
PROFESSIONAL REVIEW - DIY editing
Includes:
• 30-minute informative session with complete editing and formatting recommendations
• 30-minute final review session
• Includes resources
JOB SEARCH APPLICATION PACKAGE
Includes:
* SESSION 1: Initial Resume Review, key information, activities, and resources:
• How to pass the 5-second scan
• Styles, formats, branding, and file names
• Building strategic, targeted content
• Customization for every job and company
• How to tailor to different careers
• Document branding
• Resume how-to for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
* SESSION 2: Final Resume review, feedback
• Completed Resume (2-page maximum: .docx and PDF)
* SESSION 3: Initial Cover Letter review, key information, activities, and resources:
• About cover letters, how-tos, and strategies
• References document tips
• Follow-up, thank you, and informational interview request emails
• Document branding
* SESSION 4: Final Cover Letter review, feedback and edit, with final Q&A
• Completed Cover Letter (1-page, .docx/PDF)
BACK DOOR STRATEGIES PACKAGE
2 one-hour sessions.
Includes:
Key information, activities, and resources
• Why you need to search beyond job boards
• How to access the "hidden" job market
• Networking
• Job fairs (online and in-person)
• Personalized strategies
• Informational interviews
• Branded networking card - DIY tips
• Networking introduction: preparation
• Networking introduction: practice with feedback
INTERVIEW PREPARATION PACKAGE
2 one-hour sessions.
Includes:
1st SESSION: Key information, activities, and resources
• Types (including AI), techniques, and expectations
• Interview preparation
• Top Qs and As
• How to answer tough questions and inappropriate Qs
• Important Qs to ask
• Closing and critical follow-up
• Salary negotiation
2nd SESSION: Customized Interview practice and feedback