Career Coaches in Residence

The Career Coaches in Residence program offers career and job search help for younger adults.

Book a free online consultation with a career coach to get one-on-one advice on your career journey. Connect by phone or video.

Coaches can help with general career advice, resume and cover letters, job search, interview preparation, or personal marketing material for your LinkedIn profile, portfolio or website.

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Select an available date from the calendar. You will be provided with a consent form to complete your booking. We will review your booking and contact you to confirm your appointment.

You can book an appointment up to two weeks in advance.

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Meet the coaches

Kadine Cooper

Kadine Cooper, or as her clients call her, Coach K, is a Career Transition Coach, Job Search Advisor, Networking Strategist, HR Consultant, Speaker and Facilitator. For over 16 years she was the lead and trusted coach and advisor to executives and managers at leading global companies. She now helps job seekers and those in transition design their career brand so they can land their dream job and earn the compensation that they deserve. Her coaching not only gets you the job but also provides you with the tools, resources and confidence that you need to advance in your life and career.
Connect with Kadine on LinkedIn.
Tinuola (Tinu) Olawuyi

Tinu Olawuyi is an Academic and Career Advisor at Northeastern University, Toronto, where she supports students to develop an action plan that gets them to their academic and professional goals. Over the last 15 years, Tinu has worked with university and college students providing direct services and programming in the areas of academic advising, career development and coaching, employment preparation, leadership development, and mentorship to equip students to achieve their academic and career aspirations. She is passionate and committed to helping young adults build their confidence and provide them the tools and resources necessary to achieve their career and professional goals.
Connect with Tinu on LinkedIn.
Esther Shin

Esther Shin is a career development professional with 15 years of experience helping young adults realize their potential and find meaningful opportunities. She is currently working as an Academic & Learning Strategist at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), where she supports students to achieve their academic and career aspirations and has counselled students to explore their career identities based on their strengths, interests, and values. She has completed a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology and Career and Work Counsellor Diploma and is a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals and previously worked as a social worker.
Connect with Esther on LinkedIn.

Upcoming events

Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Downsview

Looking for a part time job? Come and get resume and cover letter help to improve your chances of success. Drop-in program, no registration required.
Employment Workshop Series

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Location: Bridlewood

This employment series with Employment Consultant, Lousi Alshhada from YMCA of GTA, will consist of 4 workshops on the following topics: job search strategies, resume-building, constructing a cover letter, and interview skill...
Upcoming Dates:
- Tue Oct 04
- Tue Nov 01
- Tue Dec 06
- Tue Jan 10
Career Coaches in Residence Meet and Greet

Thu Oct 06, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Online

Meet Toronto Public Library's 2022 Career Coaches in Residence, Esther Shin, Kadine Cooper and Tinu Olawuyi! Join us virtually for a kick-off event of our Career Coaches in Residence program! This is an opportunity...

All Events

Watch replays of past Career Coach events

Career Change or Career Continuation?

Career coach Catherine Crawford helps job seekers with the decision to continue working in their current career or pivot to a new field.
Job Search Tips from an HR Professional

Madiha, an HR professional, shares tips about resume writing, interviewing and how to stand out in a pool of applicants.
Job Search Tips from a Successful Applicant

Sharlene, a third-year business undergraduate student, shares how she successfully secured co-op positions and part-time jobs.
How to Make Your Passion into a Career

Get inspired at this discussion for younger adults, hosted by former CFL player Bryan Crawford and Career Coach in Residence Catherine Crawford.
A Prescription for Career Resilience

Learn strategies to handle job change and develop career resilience from Career Coach Catherine Crawford.
Career Resources and Job Opportunities in Toronto

Learn about the TYPE Program and how they connect younger adults ages 16-29 to employment opportunities.
Resumes are Marketing Brochures

This workshop for younger adults will cover the basics for resume design while learning how to answer the question "Why should we hire you instead of your competition?"