Career Management


Looking for work, thinking about a career change or seeking a promotion? It is much easier to manage your career with confidence when you have the right marketing tools.  Carrie Wakeford can help you develop the tools you need to effectively sell your skills on paper, online and in an interview.

Helping hands: an instructor helping a client with resume and portfolio managementCarrie will recommend the right résumé style for you. She will build a targeted résumé highlighting your skills and abilities so that you catch the attention of an employer.  Carrie will work with you so you are prepared to answer tough interview questions. If you are seeking an online career portfolio to help improve your online SEO, Wakeford & Associates has partnered with Black Cap Design, a web design and development company, to offer this service.

By working one-on-one with Carrie you will increase your chance of job search success.
Learn more about Carrie's Qualifications.

Carrie has extensive experience working as a career management consultant assisting job seekers and career changers. She offers both one-to-one and group career counselling.  Companies have hired Carrie to provide outplacement services for laid-off and displaced employees.  Her clients have included Gen Ys looking for their first position and seasoned professionals seeking a career change.  Carrie has developed and facilitated career management programs, including a college level program offered across Canada.

Carrie has 25 years experience working with job seekers and people seeking a career change.
Check out a few of her Highlights.
  • Managed a government funded career counselling organization and six Job Action Centres
  • Hired by companies as an outplacement consultant in order to offer support for employees affected by layoffs, downsizing and dismissal and to prepare employees to compete for internal positions 
  • Assisted job seekers in-person, in-groups and online
  • Assisted over 1900 job seekers with career and training decisions, skills assessments, résumé development, job search implementation, job coaching and interview practice
  • Mentored over 50 entrepreneurs, providing support and guidance in business plan development and implementation
  • Trained 37 career counsellors and facilitators
  • Developed college and university career management programs
  • Participate as a member of the advisory board for the national organization Career Professionals of Canada
  • Moderated workshops for the “Canada Career Week Summit” a virtual conference

Contact to Learn More

For assistance with career decision making, your résumé, online portfolio or interview skills, contact Carrie for a free consultation.  She can be reached at or (705) 745-1607.