Welcome to Career Cupid

About

Here's what people say that I'm good at:

understanding the employer/admissions committee viewpoint, since I've worked in both roles

helping you clarify and gain comfort with your options...and possibly illuminate some snazzy new ones you hadn't even considered

including you in the career counsellor abra-cadabra stuff so you can carry on later under your own steam

supporting you towards your best writing, interviewing, career choices and work

encouraging you when you feel like sitting all day in your p.j.s for the 5th day in a row, eating cinammon toast

laughing with you, not at you (all the while taking your career seriously)

explaining processes in relevant, individualized ways

making world famous brownies (okay, so maybe that's not crucial to our immediate relationship)

Photo of Christine in a pink clawfoot bathtub with her book

The Fancy Stuff

Career Counselling - As a full-time career counsellor for the past 11 years, I have assisted thousands of individuals—from high school students to mid-career professionals—to connect creatively and authentically with work or school that suits their goals and aspirations. My former work recruiting internal medicine physicians and 8-year role as a community member of the Queen's University Medical School application process has enabled me to transcend many of the language and cultural barriers surrounding the medical profession and has resulted in many medical students standing up and yelling, "She's the reason I'm in medical school!" as I enter their classroom. I have created and implemented highly popular Applying to Meds, Meds Interviewing and Residency Application and Interviewing programs.

I have been qualified to administer and interpret the personality tool, MBTI™ (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) since 1999 and have been a member of the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) since 1998. I graduated from a Disability Studies diploma program in 1993. Due to my ongoing commitment to and interest in disability issues, I was appointed as Director Representing Persons with Disabilities to the 1000 Islands Workforce Development Board in 2007. I am also very privileged to work as a voting member of the Employment Standards Development Committee of the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario.

Speaking - I have been fortunate to speak at such diverse venues as The National Consultation on Career Development (NATCON), the Women in Science and Engineering Conference (WISE), and the Withinsight Canadian Student Leadership Conference. I have taught well over 1000 career strategies classes to university undergraduates and graduates in diverse disciplines ranging from engineering to art history. I have also counselled Executive MBA students and have developed and delivered a career strategies course for technology students in community college.

Writing - I have recently achieved one of my own career goals—to write a book— and the result is, "Career Cupid - Your Guide to Landing and Loving Your Dream Job" (Writing on Stone Press, 2009). I am also the editor of two editions of the campus best-selling book, "Queen's Best Résumés and Cover Letters" and have had my articles featured on Workopolis.com, Schoolfinder.com, Globe & Mail.com as well as in several career-focused magazines.

Photo of DaizyBug my VW Beetle

All Hail the Volkswagen Beetle - I can't help having a huge, silly grin on my face as I drive around in my 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, despite my aversion to the gratuitous violence that comes with the Punch Buggy Game.

Testimonials

When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another. - Helen Keller

"I have been with other career counsellors and Christine has been the best at helping push me but at the same time building my confidence. The job search process is not easy yet Christine made it fun and in the end very successful. She clearly cares about each individual client and not just because it is her business." - Bill M.