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Get the full support you need to refresh your career

Changing jobs (let alone changing careers) can throw your world upside down. A big change like that can throw your relationships, finances, living situation, health, and confidence into chaos. So if you’re looking for true support, it only makes sense to address your life as a whole.

That’s where I come in.

Hi! I'm Crystal Lee, a holistic career coach.

Crystal Lee - Holistic Career Coach

I help relocating job seekers and career changers find clarity, confidence, and community in their new environments. At the heart of it, I walk alongside you as you experience all the ups and downs of going through a major transition. 

As we discuss your job search and career goals, you are allowed (and encouraged!) to show up with all of yourself. 

▪️Frustrated about the lack of response from employers?

▪️Nervous about reaching out to people you don’t know?

▪️Confused about what to include in your resume?

▪️Worried about how your family will adjust to your new work schedule?

▪️Excited for a step up in your career but also feeling like a total imposter?

We can talk about all of that as we fine-tune tools like your resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. Together, we will create a roadmap for you to efficiently and effectively land the job of your dreams - as defined by you.

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The free Job Search Assessment Workbook is now available, and more courses and career resources are coming soon!

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Develop Skills and Get Results

If you’re making an investment, wouldn’t you want it to be a lasting, long-term investment? I know I would! That’s why I’ve designed programs to not just deliver the goods, but to also help you learn the skills to create your own success. 

Resume Therapy for people who have emotional baggage around resume writing   Resume, Cover Letter & LinkedIn Review for people who just need quick feedback   Networking Strategy for job seekers who hate networking

If you’re looking for more flexible support, I’m happy to meet you where you're at and tailor career coaching to your needs.

Career Coaching holistic support to achieve your definition of success

Get Grounded During a Stressful Time

"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."

Curtis, Software Developer

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How to Write a Good Resume When You’ve Had Bad Experiences

Were you laid off? Did you experience a toxic workplace? Did you work a crummy job because your life circumstance at the time required it? If you’re trying to figure out how to talk about negative work experiences on your resume, do not fret. It is possible to write a good resume when you’ve had […]

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Don’t Believe You Need a Referral to Get a Job

Have you been told that you need a referral to get a job in Canada? Is that advice causing you stress and anxiety? There are many reasons why you might not be in a position to get a referral: I’m here to tell you it’s a myth. You do NOT need a referral to get […]

Use data to solve why you still haven’t found a job

Have you been job searching for a while but you still haven’t found a job? It can be painfully frustrating and demotivating, especially when you don’t always get feedback on why you’re not moving forward in the hiring process. But even if employers don’t give you feedback, there’s a way to use data on your […]

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What is an informational interview or coffee chat? And how do you get one?

Informational interviews or coffee chats are conversations that will change your life. Think I’m exaggerating? With 20 years of coffee chatting* experience under my belt, I kid you not. It’s the most important tool that has helped me find job leads**, meet collaborators, connect with clients, make friends, and more generally, learn about what I […]

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3 Questions to Focus Your Job Search

Does this sound familiar? You’ve been contemplating a career move. One rainy Thursday evening when you’ve finished binge watching the latest Netflix show, you start scrolling job openings on Indeed. You begin to imagine yourself becoming a professional dog walker, or going back to school, or moving across the country for cheaper rent and higher […]

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5 Important Things to Do Before Looking for a New Job

Are you daydreaming about what life would be like if you had a different job? Are you finding it harder and harder to focus at work because you just want to be out of there? Before you indulge in your fantasy of shouting, “I quit!” at your next meeting, take time to walk through the […]

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Crystal Lee, MPH, CPCC - Holistic Career Coach
I started reading Atomic Habits by @jamesclear 4 m I started reading Atomic Habits by @jamesclear 4 months ago but I stalled 1/4 way through. The book just sat in my living room because other things pulled me away. Other things always pull me away. Just like how I reduced my non-Relocal work hours 3 months ago to focus on writing and creating resources for job seekers and career changers, but I kept turning my attention to other things.

One of those things that kept pulling me away was my very cute but needy dog, Bean. 🐶 I love him dearly, but he loves me even more, demanding my attention All. The. Time. I'd start writing and then he would bring me his toys and pawed at me till I played with him. If I ignored him, scratching and barking would ensue. 😓

Then, last week I saw a video of @laciemevans wrapping her clingy cat with a @belugababy wrap! 💡 A solution, finally!

I realized that I had to apply the 4th Law for creating a good habit: Make it Easy. Having 2 hands free would make writing so much easier! 👐 

Finding what works for you can take time, but keep moving forward, even if slowly. And if it means wearing your dog around your body, so be it. 

Also I promise, those job search resources are coming your way! 🔜

#atomichabitd #goodhabits #creategoodhabits #babydog #dogbaby #rescuedog #babywrap #dogwrap #writinglife #processimprovement #findyourownway #makeiteasy
Money can be tight during times of transition so I Money can be tight during times of transition so I offer 3 hours of sliding scale coaching every month. There are currently still 2 spots available in May and June! DM "sliding scale" to learn more.

#careercoaching #careerchange #jobhunting #lifetransition #relocation #support #holisticcareercoach #slidingscale
This week I've been scouting out locations for Rel This week I've been scouting out locations for Relocal's fall retreat. It's shaping up to be a special weekend of self-care and community care. 

As I've been doing more 1:1 coaching, creating self-guided resources for job seekers, and creating content to support career changers, I've been thinking a lot about how to maintain a sense of community. And why it even matters.

Here's what I believe: We can learn so much from each other. Learning doesn't have to mean knowledge being passed from a teacher to a student. And it doesn't have to involve experts who have written books or influencers with X number of followers. Wisdom can be developed when engaging with one another with open hearts.

Recently I had lunch with my friend @spiritbearhealing and at a certain point she said to me, "You don't need permission to do it, Crystal." ⚡ Impactful shifts can happen over a bowl of soup 🍲 and salad 🥗.

So at the Slow Connection Retreat this fall, there will be lots of opportunity to interact and inspire each other! That to me, is community care.

Head to the #linkinbio to sign up for updates and find out when retreat tickets will be released! There will be limited seats so those on the email list will get first opportunity to register.

#slowdown #retreat #selfcare #communitycare #supporteachother #learntogether #growtogether #takecareofyourself #takecareofeachother #womensupportingwomen #vancouverisland #explorevancouverisland #explorebc #beautifulbc
In a recent coaching call, I was asked, "Is it tru In a recent coaching call, I was asked, "Is it true that you need a referral to get a job in Canada?" Turns out I had a lot to say about this topic, so I wrote a blog post about it!

As someone who is often approached on LinkedIn for a referral, there have been times when I immediately jumped on making a connection for that person (this happened just last week), and times when I politely declined but offered other supports instead (after which I would often get ghosted). 👻🤷🏻‍♀️ 

The biggest factor deciding the route I chose was how well I knew the person. After all, I put my reputation on the line every time I make a referral. 

So if you are a job seeker, how do you go about forming meaningful, trust-based relationships when you're starting at square one? 👉Head to the link in my bio and go to the Relocal Blog. I go into detail with examples of how you might spark a relationship first.

And if you'd like to ask me your career questions directly and privately, I offer free 20-minute consultations! DM me "call" or go to my bio link to sign up.

#careercoaching #jobseekers #jobsearchtips #networking #buildrelationships #relationshipfirst
#careerchange #linkedin #linkedintips
#newtocanada #newcomer #canadajobseekers #careergrowth #networkisyournetworth #buildtrust
Spring is in full swing in my corner of the world. Spring is in full swing in my corner of the world. 🌸 Flowers are in bloom and morning walks with my dog are filled with the tweets and chirps of songbirds. 🐦 

I know it's a period of transition for many job seekers as well. There are those who will graduate soon. There are those who are considering change. And there are those who are navigating layoffs. 

Do you know someone who is moving through a transition? Please let them know I'm here to help. I'm currently offering 50% off my career coaching service in the month of April. And I'm always happy to share a 20-minute free consultation first to check our chemistry.

As my past client shares in this testimonial, a lot can shift even through one conversation! 

#careercoaching #careertransition #careerchange #careerchangers #newgrad #layoffs #techlayoffs #jobseekers #newtocanada
I hope you're finding moments of tranquility this I hope you're finding moments of tranquility this long weekend! 🌊 I snapped this photo on Gabriola Island yesterday with sea lions honking in the background. 

Although I don't visit too often, that island has a special place in my heart. 8 years ago, I did a leadership retreat there. At that time, I knew very little about this part of the world. That experience of tranquility showed me that I could choose to slow down. By slowing down and connecting with my inner/outer world, I could more clearly hear my needs and wants. With that, I found better direction in life. Once I got back to the city, taking action and moving forward became more easy and joyful.

This is why Relocal will always encourage moments of slowing down. Whether you're deep in job search mode, going through a major transition, or generally feeling overwhelmed by the world, gift yourself a moment of tranquility. It can make all the difference.

P.S. I'm finding lots of beautiful places on Vancouver Island and would love to share them with you. If you're interested in the return of Relocal community experiences, please DM me! Let's make a retreat reality.

#gabriolaisland #vancouverisland #pacificnorthwest #pnw #salishsea #tranquility #peaceful #westcoast #slowdown #relax #longweekend #weekendvibes
How is it working from home? Something like this! How is it working from home? Something like this!

This week, I switched my work hours so that Relocal is now my main gig, and my community engagement work at the university is my side hustle. I haven't really paused to appreciate it. It's something I've wanted for a long time, and COVID (plus related life decisions) kind of stalled everything. Even though it's been a slow journey, and I'm sometimes smacked in the face with waves of anxiety, I know I can serve so many more job seekers and career changers if only I focused my energy.

So here I am, prepping for my first webinar with a dog on me. #lifegoals am I right?! (Details on the webinar on in my last post.)

💛 I'd love your support through this transition. If you know any job seekers or career changers who can benefit from added support to get results, please introduce us. I'd like to hear more about their situations so I can create the most beneficial resources to help them out.

#careercoach #careercoaching #wfh #workfromhome #wfhlife #dogmom #dogmomlife🐾 #rescuedog #playwithmemom #holdmemom #payattentiontomemom #furbaby #maingig #sidehustle
In my last post, I had shared that to find your dr In my last post, I had shared that to find your dream job, you need to know which companies and roles will give you what you want. 🤔 But how EXACTLY do you figure that out? I'm going to show you in my first webinar!

FREE Webinar on How to Do Company Research
Date: Monday, March 27, 2023
Time: 7-8PM Pacific Time

The first step towards job search success is to conduct smart and thorough research on a company. We'll cover:

✍️ Why it is so important to research a company
✍️ How to research a company (where to go & what to look for)
✍️ Ways to use your research to stand out to recruiters and hiring managers

Who this is for:
👉🏼 Job seekers actively applying to jobs but not getting results
👉🏾 Career changers exploring new industries and roles
👉🏿 New grads looking to find a job that will set them on a path for career success

Signing up is easy! Head to my linktree (link in bio) and you'll find the registration form. If you can't join live, I'll send you the recording after.

💛 Know someone who might benefit from this talk? Please tag them! 

💛 Interested in other career topics? Please comment or send a DM! I look forward to hosting more of these talks to help more job seekers this year.

#jobsearch #jobseekers #dreamjob #findajob #careercoaching #companyresearch #webinar #careertalk #careertips
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