Case Studies
Computer Sector
- Computer Engineer, spent a number of months evaluating options, and spending a long holiday with family. Feeling refreshed, began a targeted job search and accepted a position after eight weeks of job searching.
- Intermediate Test Engineer. Working within two months, now making 10% more money.
- Hardware Engineer. Working within two months of layoff.
Sales, Consumer Goods Sector
- A recent immigrant with only one job in Canada. Client concerned about having a hard time finding work because of lack of cultural knowledge and language skills. After providing ongoing coaching, client found a higher position in the same industry, working for a company closer to home, with a 25% increase in pay.
- After 10 years in consumer goods , applied to a number of similar companies and was working within a few months.
- A 34 yr old individual, decided to start own video store business.
Warehousing Sector
- 11 years in warehouse management working with a local manufacturer. Wanted a similar position close to home. Found one within 15 minutes of home.
Financial Services Sector
- 52 years old, with 17 years in the banking industry, working most recently as a financial advisor. No longer wanted to be in a high pressure sales environment. Wanted to keep high wage - applied selectively to companies in hometown – three months later secured high paying administrative position close to home. Six months later, loving it.
- Over 25 years working in the banking industry. Felt environment no longer fit personal values. Asked for a package and received one. Took one year off to re-evaluate life , renovate home and spend more time with family. Began working in family’s retail business – loving it.
- A financial services officer found new position with another organization, which was more in line with personal beliefs.
- 28 years working in a bank, after three months evaluating options, decided to retire.
- After 5 years in banking, client wanted to change focus. Used banking experience and semi-completed BCIT diploma to leverage into a sales and marketing position.
- Customer service representative who was working at a competitor as a CSR within eight weeks
- 25 years in banking, most recently as Bank Manager. Client felt it no longer a good –fit as they no longer wanted to work the long hours required. After career exploration, decided to focus on the work client loved - the training/coaching . Began a number of HR courses to assist in entering HR field. Still in training.
Case Study .pdf files
Consumer Goods: Field Sales Representative | Download pdf
Financial Services: Financial Advisor | Download pdf
Financial Services: Financial Services Representative | Download pdf
Manufacturing: Mechanical Development Senior Engineer | Download pdf
Financial Services: Senior Financial Advisor | Download pdf
Management: Senior Executive Administrative Assistant | Download pdf
Manufacturing: Software Development Engineer | Download pdf
Sales: Territory Sales Manager | Download pdf
Manufacturing: Warehouse Supervisor | Download pdf