Karen Shane, North York ON
Karen Shane from Karen Shane

Karen Shane

Karen Shane

About Us

With certifications in resume writing and coaching, services that are provided are top notch to help job candidates and business persons achieve their goals in a short period of time.

How We Got Started

Established in 1994 with a network of entrepreneurs. Received a Diamond Level award for helping job candidates with Career Development. Recipient of two Certified Resume Awards, ranking in the top 10 percentile. Known to develop sharp, clear cut professional resume updates, new resumes and cover letters, powerful letters that are persuasive and marketing material, etc. Yes, we can help You.

Products & Services
Certified - Resume Writer, Administrative Assistant Manager by Karen Shane
I can write small business articles, edit and improve articles, marketing material. I can also prepare resumes and cover letters for many industrie...
Interview Training  by Karen Shane
Learn how to interview properly for employment.  Great for entry level to middle of career. Visit: https://www.northyorkresume...   Toronto, Ontar...
Proofreading Services by Karen Shane
A fresh pair of eyes can help clear up your prose, find and eliminate errors, and ensure your writing is clear of distracting mistakes. Karen Shane...
Recommendations Given (25)
"Carol is vibrant, good at providing informative explanations, had a lot of leadership and acts in..." Read more "Carol is vibrant, good at providing informative explanations, had a lot of leadership and acts in an advisory and consultancy capacity. "
"He is enthusiastic about connecting people. Takes an interest in every one he speaks to while..." Read more "He is enthusiastic about connecting people. Takes an interest in every one he speaks to while networking. Addresses questions or concerns with informative answers, courtesy and respect. He appears to immerse in everything he does to give it his 'all'. "
Recent Activity

Karen from Karen Shane Answered this on August 11, 2025
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Karen from Karen Shane Answered this on March 22, 2020
I am a certified professional resume writer. It appears that everyone is still stunned by what has happened to their economy. No one is taking action to get their resume prepared so they will be armed with a powerful resume and cover letter. Interviews are going on by Zoom or Skype now. I am... (more) I am a certified professional resume writer. It appears that everyone is still stunned by what has happened to their economy. No one is taking action to get their resume prepared so they will be armed with a powerful resume and cover letter. Interviews are going on by Zoom or Skype now. I am worried. I only earned almost half my rent for April. I need clients just like everyone else. Please tell others about my website awardwinningresume.biz. I can do secretarial services, self employment writing, freelance offsite. I am worried.  I will keep reading other people's comments to discover if I can help anyone. Karen ..shaneresumes@gmail.com 

Karen from Karen Shane Answered this on June 12, 2018
An incentive of 5 to 10% off for first time customers.  Highlight the most popular books on the market, tell people if you carry or order academic high school, college, or university level books.  Get an endorsement of a celebrity or author and show the picture in your window. Have a small... (more) An incentive of 5 to 10% off for first time customers.  Highlight the most popular books on the market, tell people if you carry or order academic high school, college, or university level books.  Get an endorsement of a celebrity or author and show the picture in your window. Have a small section, take a book, give a book -  separate book shelf, maybe one row. I saw this idea in a retail clothing store! 

Karen from Karen Shane Answered this on May 20, 2018
Nothing really. (more) Nothing really.
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Karen from Karen Shane Answered this on March 16, 2018
If you are able to keep up the pace when you're busy, or delegate to others, you'll find yourself less stressed out and enjoying the job much better. Many thrive on being busy, it makes the day go faster. Others can't tolerate the fast-pace if they are slower in nature. They have to find ways to... (more) If you are able to keep up the pace when you're busy, or delegate to others, you'll find yourself less stressed out and enjoying the job much better. Many thrive on being busy, it makes the day go faster. Others can't tolerate the fast-pace if they are slower in nature. They have to find ways to cope and problem solve. If you're busy you have to find balance. You still have to continue to promote your business and complete all the paperwork and pay the bills on time.

Karen from Karen Shane Answered this on February 16, 2018
I placed a few ads in the Toronto Star Wanted Section of the newspaper, way back in 1994 to attract clients. The result was: found four clients that used my secretarial word processing services for the next 15 years! Tried other ways such as networking. At the present time I encourage my resume... (more) I placed a few ads in the Toronto Star Wanted Section of the newspaper, way back in 1994 to attract clients. The result was: found four clients that used my secretarial word processing services for the next 15 years! Tried other ways such as networking. At the present time I encourage my resume writing clients to take advantage of networking opportunities near Toronto Airport. I have a connection who explains all the info to job candidates and small/medium business owners. To learn more, please connect with me. My office is at Yonge-Finch in Toronto, serving people across North America.

Karen from Karen Shane Answered this on December 18, 2017
Gas cards from your local service station. A coffee gift card. Always include your business card. Maybe offer them a 10% Savings on a New Order? (more) Gas cards from your local service station. A coffee gift card. Always include your business card. Maybe offer them a 10% Savings on a New Order?

Karen from Karen Shane Answered this on June 19, 2017
Create a page about something unique you do and no one else offers within a 100 mile radius. Tell them what sets you apart from others. I don't know what your business is, nor what country you reside. If you tell me, maybe I can help further address your marketing project. Then you can try to... (more) Create a page about something unique you do and no one else offers within a 100 mile radius. Tell them what sets you apart from others. I don't know what your business is, nor what country you reside. If you tell me, maybe I can help further address your marketing project. Then you can try to boost mine as well.

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