Everyone says you should tailor your resume to increase your chances of getting a job interview. But rarely does anyone explain HOW to actually tailor your resume. I’m a career coach and a writer — and I’m here to change that! The goals for tailoring your resume The first thing to know is that a […]
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Hi! I’m Crystal Lee, a holistic career coach, writer, and workshop leader based on Vancouver Island and serving the global community.
Through private coaching, group workshops, and self-guided resources,
I help mid-career professionals transform their work and life with clarity, confidence, and kindness.
There’s a lot going on in the world, and a lot of it is outside your control. It’s easy to feel lost, overwhelmed, and hopeless.
But there’s also a lot within your control — like how you interact with others, what you say about yourself, and when you finally submit that job application. I’m here to help you own your career story and start the next chapter of your life.
Combining my professional coaching and writing skills, I'll help you succeed in your job search and career development — like the hundreds of people I’ve helped since 2013. My clients have landed dream jobs, relocated to new cities, started businesses, and conquered major life transitions like returning to work after a break and building a career in a new country.
Kristy GardnerI worked with Crystal to help revise my resume and overall job search strategy. Her proactive support, useful advice, and gentle approach were beyond my expectations. I'd definitely recommend her to anyone looking for clarity, direction, and actionable-guidance (already have) in their career path, and plan to work with her again in future. Thank you so much Crystal!!Deborah SimonsCrystal has been a major force in helping me navigate a big life and career transition. Her holistic approach and ability to meet me where I am has greatly supported me on my journey and I look forward to our continuing work together. I cannot recommend her highly enough!Lisa HemingwayCrystal hosted a laughter yoga session in Bowen Park with a group of friends and it was AWESOME. I hadn't laughed that hard in a long time. I 100% recommend Crystal — I plan to hire her again!JaneCrystal is wonderful to work with! In addition to being supportive, she is also warm and welcoming. I worked with Crystal to improve my interviewing skills and for support in the job search process. I would highly recommend Crystal's services to anyone looking for a change in careers/ jobs.Ruth MunroI'm currently working with Crystal and she's really helped me find clarity in my career direction. I would recommend her services if you're looking for support in a career change, and help with direction and focus. She's knowledgable of many industries, of resume/interview practises, she's kind and supportive, and helps keep you on track.Dinuka VidanagamageI met Crystal 3 years go through a program for new immigrants and she was our facilitator who help me a lot to find a job in Canada. Even after the program we kept in touch. She helped me every time I needed her support and gave the best career advices.I’m really grateful and happy that I met Crystal she is the best!Rebekka SchnellCrystal was incredibly helpful with making me feel more confident in my job search! I had no idea what to do with my LinkedIn profile until I set up a video-chat with her and we walked through the different aspects of making an introduction section and how important it is to make your banner/profile picture reflect how you are professionally. I don't know what I would have done without her and I will forever be grateful! :)
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"My meeting with Crystal was pivotal in finding my next job after a layoff. She gave me loads of useful resources that led to more interviews. She explained networking via LinkedIn in a way that helped me easily integrate it into my job search. She also helped ground me in the stressful time after losing a job. I couldn't recommend her services enough. Thank you, Crystal, for believing in me."
Kristine H, Analyst and Change Professional
Lower Mainland, British Columbia
Build Confidence for Resumes and Interviews
"I am so glad that I got the chance to know Crystal. Before I started to write my resume, I was so worried and afraid. After talking to Crystal, she helped me figure out what I want to do in a new country and how to explore a new field. It helped me feel more confident to create my resume. Then I received feedback that was so useful, I got interviews with a bank and a pharmacy in Vancouver! I highly suggest working with Crystal to get the full support for what you need."
Cindy, Career Changer
Understand How to Job Search in Canada
"Crystal is the kindest and most patient consultant I know. She is also very good at leveraging online tools to help me, like using video meetings and synced files to share examples. And after I revised my resume, she immediately assisted me by explaining the shortcomings and what could be improved. In addition to helping me fix my resume, she also gave me a detailed introduction to the working environment in Canada, the habits of various industries, and some interviewing techniques and attitudes. This helped me to be more confident in my job search and to know where to start my preparation. If you are also looking for a job and want to enter the Canadian employment environment, I recommend that you talk to Crystal first; it will definitely help."
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Results From Trying Career Coaching for the First Time
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