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Career Discovery Session: Career Coaching in Toronto, Vancouver & Across Canada

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A one-on-one career discovery session to map your strengths, your options and the roles worth going after, before you rewrite your resume.

A resume only works when you know what you’re aiming for. If you’re thinking about a career change, coming back to work or feeling stuck, a career discovery session helps you get clear on your direction first.

★ 5.0300+ GOOGLE REVIEWS
20+ yearsIN BUSINESS
1,000+RESUMES WRITTEN
100% CanadianTORONTO · VANCOUVER · CALGARY

Is a Career Discovery Session Right for You?

You’re thinking about a career change

You know you want something different, but you’re not sure which roles your experience actually fits.

You’re returning to work

After time away, it’s hard to know where to restart and how to present the gap.

You’re applying everywhere

Sending applications to very different roles usually means none of them get a strong, focused resume.

What You Get From Your Career Discovery Session

  • A one-on-one conversation about your experience, strengths and what you want next
  • A shortlist of target roles and job titles that fit your background
  • The transferable skills to lead with for each direction
  • Clarity on gaps to close: training, credentials or experience
  • A clear brief for your resume, if you go on to work with us
  • Practical next steps for your job search in Canada
Ray Simon, Senior Resume Writer

“He was able to capture not only my journey through my professional life but also the person I am and what I bring to the table.”

Scott H.
Luxury Retail Leader
LinkedIn recommendation

How It Works

Book your session

Choose a time that suits you, by phone or Google Meet.

Share your background

Send your current resume so your coach can prepare.

Explore your options

Talk through your strengths, interests and the roles that fit.

Leave with a plan

Get your shortlist of target roles and clear next steps.

Talk to a writer for 15 minutes, free.

No obligation. Tell us the roles you are going after and we will tell you how we can help.

What Our Clients Say on Google

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Based on 300+ Google reviews across Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary
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Oliver Ocampo
4 months ago
My experience with professional resumes is great and very satisfied with the outcome, thank you so much Ray for your help and services. More power to professionals resumes.
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Bryan Cox
5 months ago
Great experience. Incredible resume.
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forozan mo
6 months ago
Thank you Ray for helping me build RPN nursing resume, since I dropped off my resume to indeed I got interviews. I really appreciate your work.
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Simone Cornelissen
6 months ago
Considering a career change after being in the same position and sector for a long time can feel intimidating. While I was confident in my ability to update my resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile, I decided it was best to trust a professional, and I’m so glad I did. I had the pleasure of working with Ray throughout this process. From the very beginning, he was friendly, professional, polite, and highly knowledgeable, while also exuding a quiet confidence that immediately put me at ease. He listened intently to my feedback and successfully brought my professional experience to life on paper. My resume and cover letter accurately reflect who I am, both personally and professionally. The entire package -- resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile-- was concise yet detailed, articulate, and exceptionally polished. I especially loved the modern look and feel of the resume, which I believe will help set me apart from other job seekers. I highly recommend Ray to anyone looking to rebrand themselves professionally or pursue a new career path. Thank you, Ray, for giving me the confidence boost I truly needed.
Happy with the final product! The process was systematic and I appreciate the efforts that Ray took to understand my profile, background and career aspirations. He was open to suggestions and was prompt in implementing the feedback given. Overall I'm quite satisfied with service and clear communication throughout the process.
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Kei Wha
8 months ago
I hired Ray to redo my résumé to align better with modern search and review technology that uses AI. I was absolutely delighted with the results. The résumé was far more professional reading and appealing than what I could’ve done. After using my résumé for months, I got zero traction. I uploaded the near final draft of the résumé that Ray created and I had a hit immediately. I am currently through to the second round of interviews for a position that I am keenly interested in. So if you truly want to achieve results in your career searches, then I would highly recommend that you utilize Ray’s services.
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kamal kajan
9 months ago
I was really impressed with your work. I am extremely very happy!! You have reflected my experience is such an impressive manner. I am very happy with this. Very much appreciated. I recommend the service to everyone. This will greatly help with the job search also Thank You Ray 😊 Plus Joseph is an amazing person to work with!
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Avleen Kaur
9 months ago
Professional Resumes is absolutely top-notch. Ray is not only highly skilled but also very patient, supportive, and easy to work with. He guided me through every step, answered all my questions, and made sure my resume reflected my experience in the best possible way. I am extremely happy with the final result and would confidently recommend Ray to anyone.
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Nida Jariwala
3 years ago
The service is very good. Recommended. He made my resume how i wanted and i love it. Thank you.
Ray was truly amazing from our first meeting. He explained everything and used all the information I gave him and described it in the most professional manner. He went above and beyond in addressing all of my requests! I plan to tell friends and family all about the exceptional service I received and no doubt they will be interested to contact this company, more specifically, Ray. Thanks a lot for all your help! 🙏
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Ramin Fazel
3 years ago
Very pleased with the quality of the final documents and how they all flow and build on one another. After our initial conversation Ray was able to incorporate the essence of what's important to me and makes my experiences unique in a very professional and susinct manner within the cover letter, resume and LinkedIn profile. These documents truly speak to who I am professionally, my values and accomplishments. Thanks for a great experience Ray!
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Lalaine Isagan
3 years ago
I am very pleased with the outcome of the resume, cover letter and Linked-in profile that Ray created for me. He was helpful and effective. Thanks for an exceptional service!
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MAULIK PATEL
3 years ago
I am glad I came across Ray’s resume writing services and am very impressed with the quality of the resume.
I must say! I am extremely happy with my results. I was able to obtain 3 jobs back to back and had to decide which one to take. They were very responsive and very professional and I would not hesitate to refer them to everyone! Invest in them they will ensure you land the job of your dreams! As I did!
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Jessica Ward
3 years ago
Ray made an absolutely beautiful and cohesive resume for me. I was struggling with transitioning from the film industry to social work and Ray, from the resume writing team, was thorough and patient. I was waiting to write a review to see how many job offers I received and in after one week of sending out about 10 resumes, I received two job offers! I'm absolutely thrilled and so thankful for this team who made the impossible, possible. Thanks Ray and team!
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Senthil B
3 years ago
I recently used their resume writing service, and I must say I was taken aback by their professionalism. Ray was easy to reach, receptive to details, and open to changes. I highly recommend them!
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Celine soheil
3 years ago
Ray was a total professional. He explained the process in detail, asked me questions about what I was looking for then totally revamped my resume within days. I was blown away and extremely happy with the end result.
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Stephanie Mills
3 years ago
I received a very prompt and professional experience working with Ray. I am very pleased with his work.
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steven venditti
3 years ago
Wow! I strongly recommend this Professional Resumes writing service to anyone looking to enhance or tweak their resumes! Just got mine done and it was in the hands of Ray! He was extremely helpful, professional and had immense patience with myself in order to get my resume updated! Thank u very much Ray! Cheers Steven
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johann chang
3 years ago
Professional Resumes Writing Service provided prompt and as advertised, professional resume service. The Advanced Resume Management package has dramatically improved my resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. Thank you for your services!
I recently utilized Professional Resumes services for my resume needs, and I am extremely pleased with the results. Their expertise in crafting a professional and impactful resume was evident from the start. The package I chose included not only a well-written resume but also a tailored cover letter and LinkedIn profile optimization. Ray took the time to understand my career goals and accomplishments, resulting in a resume that truly highlighted my strengths and experiences. The final product was polished, concise, and aligned perfectly with my aspirations. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking top-notch resume services that deliver outstanding value and quality.
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KJ S
3 years ago
Ray is extremely professional who transitioned my resume and cover letter from altering industry keywords, visually appealing and showcasing a comprehensive list of my strengths and achievements. He also updated my resume to a multidisciplinary approach. Ray is very patient allowing me to apply endless revisions prior to signing off. His pricing is also fair considering all the services he provides in his package. I would highly recommend Ray to any of my friends.
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Eric Paquette
3 years ago
Extremely smooth and professional service all the way through. Ray called me right away. Set up a time to talk and understand what I wanted. Kept me informed all the way through. Resume and cover letter back to me within 48 hours. We discussed a few tweaks that were done and returned right away. Great job on my linked in profile as well. A truly great experience. I highly recommend!!!! Very satisfied customer!!!!
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kanwal qureshi
3 years ago
Professional Resume has an extraordinary ability to articulate achievements and experiences in a concise and compelling manner. They skillfully tailored my resume to highlight my most relevant accomplishments, effectively showcasing my qualifications for the positions I was targeting. Their keen attention to detail and strategic use of keywords significantly enhanced the impact of my resume. I am hoping I will be able to land on my dream job soon. I would like to thank especially Ray, who helped me out during the process.

Career Discovery Session FAQs

What is a career discovery session?

A one-on-one session to clarify your next career move: the roles that fit your experience, the skills to lead with and the steps to get there.

Who is it for?

Anyone considering a career change, returning to work, new to Canada or unsure which roles to target.

Is this the same as a resume consultation?

No. A resume consultation gathers details to write your resume for a known target. A career discovery session helps you choose the target first.

What happens after the session?

You leave with a shortlist of target roles and next steps. If you want, we can then write your resume for your chosen direction.

Is it done in person?

Sessions happen by phone or Google Meet, so you can join from anywhere in Canada.

Get Your Resume Reviewed for Free

Upload your resume and one of our resume writers will review it and get back to you within 24 hours. No obligation.

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    Book Your Free 15-Minute Call

    Pick a time that suits you and talk to a writer about your goals.

    Prefer to talk now? Call (647) 819-2545 or email info@professionalresumes.ca

    Career Discovery Sessions Across Canada

    We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. Every consultation happens by phone or Google Meet, so we work with job seekers in every province.

    HEAD OFFICE

    Toronto

    778 Broadview Ave
    Toronto, ON M4K 2P7
    (647) 819-2545

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    BC OFFICE

    Vancouver

    3031 Laurel St #704
    Vancouver, BC V5Z 1R4
    (647) 693-2423

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    ALBERTA OFFICE

    Calgary

    700 2 St SW
    Calgary, AB T2P 1B5
    (587) 288-3133

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    Cities We Serve

    Google Rating 5.0 Based on 300+ reviews