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A résumé that
sounds like you.
Find the skills hiding in your everyday work. Build clear, specific bullets and tailor them to the role you want.
PERSONAL CAREER GUIDANCE. REAL CONVERSATIONS.
Your next move,
made clearer.
You have more to offer than you think.
Let’s turn your experience into a résumé, an application, and a story you’re proud to share.
For first jobs, fresh starts,
and the “where do I even begin?” moments.
REAL EXPERIENCE.
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE.
UlineCo-operatorsNIKEScaddabushLaurierSTUDENT LEADERSHIP
01 / THE SUPPORT
Less second-guessing.
More getting somewhere.
You don’t need to figure it all out at once.
We’ll start with what you need most.
A résumé that
02
Cover letters
with a point.
Connect your experience to the job. Write a focused letter that explains why you’re interested and what you bring.
03
Interviews.
Less intimidating.
Practise talking about yourself, work through common questions, and turn your experience into answers that feel natural.
04
A job search
with direction.
Explore roles, make an application plan, and talk through workplace expectations—from your first shift to your first office role.
YOU’RE NOT STARTING FROM ZERO.
“I just worked
in a restaurant.”
That’s a starting point. Let’s find the skills inside it.
THE EXPERIENCE
“I served tables and helped customers.”
HERE’S WHAT THAT CAN SHOW
“Managed competing guest requests during busy shifts, coordinated with the kitchen, and resolved concerns with clear communication.”
A LITTLE DIRECTION
Illustrative wording. We’ll build yours around what you actually did.
02 / MEET PHILLIP
I’ve worn
a few name tags.
Server. Sales associate. Intern.
Team captain. Your next sounding board.
I’m Phillip, a Business Communication graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University and the person behind Workside. My experience spans restaurant floors, retail, corporate operations, and outside sales.
Each role taught me something different about people, responsibility, and showing what I can do. Now I want to help you see those connections in your own experience—and feel more ready for what comes next.
Soccer and hockey have been a big part of my life, too. Captaining teams and refereeing taught me how to give clear feedback, listen, and stay calm under pressure. That’s the approach I bring to our sessions: work together, practise, and build from where you are.
Get to know my backgroundPhillip FOUNDER, WORKSIDE
RESTAURANTS & RETAIL
People skills, earned
on the floor.
From Scaddabush to Nike: listening, handling pressure, solving problems, and making people feel looked after.
ULINE & CO-OPERATORS
Experience beyond
the application.
Outside sales and account management at Uline. Detail-focused corporate operations at Co-operators. A practical view of professional workplaces.
LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP
Helping people
take their next step.
Leading the Laurier Innovation Society and supporting first-year students as a Residence Life Don through conversations, guidance, and problem-solving.
SPORTS & TEAMWORK
A coaching mindset.
A team-first approach.
From playing soccer and hockey to captaining teams and refereeing intramural soccer: learning from feedback, making decisions under pressure, and helping people work toward a shared goal.
03 / HOW IT WORKS
A conversation.
A clearer plan.
Personal, practical, and built around you.
No need to arrive with everything figured out.
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Pick your starting point.
Choose a focused 30-minute session or a 60-minute deep dive. Tell me what’s on your mind.
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Bring what you have.
A résumé draft, a job posting, a few questions—or just an idea of where you’d like to go.
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Work through it together.
We’ll meet online, make practical improvements, and talk through your specific goals and challenges.
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Your plan, made personal.
After every meeting, I’ll research your specific needs and send you a full, detailed, personalized action plan—with relevant resources and clear next steps.
THE KIND OF SUPPORT I’M HERE TO GIVE
Small shifts.
A different perspective.
“I had a hard time making my resume stand out, but Phillip helped me put my experiences into words that actually sounded professional. He gave me a lot of useful advice and explained why certain changes mattered. My resume looks so much better now, and I feel a lot more confident applying to jobs.”
Alex K.Resume Building
“What I appreciated most was how personalized everything was. Phillip took the time to understand what kind of jobs I was looking for instead of just giving general advice. He helped me prepare for interviews, improve my answers, and figure out how to approach different opportunities. Definitely worth it!”
Jennifer L.Job Search & Interview Preparation
“I honestly wasn't sure what direction I wanted to take with my career, and talking with Phillip helped me organize my thoughts. He was easy to talk to, really listened, and gave practical suggestions that made sense for my situation. I also liked having clear next steps instead of leaving the conversation wondering what to do.”
Miranda E.Career Guidance & Workplace Advice
LET’S TALK PRICING
A first step
that fits.
You can ask a question before you choose a session.
FLEXIBLE FIRST-SESSION PRICINGNew here? Let’s find
New here? Let’s find
a starting point that works.
Tell me what you’d like help with and, if you’re comfortable, your budget. Flexible pricing is available for first-time clients, and we’ll agree on a clear fee before you book.
Every session includes follow-up research and a detailed action plan built around your specific needs.
Private conversationNo pressure to bookFee agreed in advance
Message me about pricing A ready-to-edit email opens with the details to fill in. Send it to phiphiemi@gmail.com when you’re ready.
Prefer Gmail? Open the email template04 / MAKE YOUR MOVE
Let’s give your
next step some
direction.
One-to-one. Online. All about you.
Want to discuss pricing first?A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Before we begin.
Is this for me if I don’t have much experience?
Yes. Part-time work, volunteering, clubs, school projects, and other responsibilities can give you useful skills. We’ll work with your actual experience and find a clear, honest way to explain it.
Will you write everything for me?
The focus is working with you. We can improve wording, structure your ideas, and practise together, so you understand the changes and can use those skills again.
What should I bring to a session?
Bring your current résumé or cover letter if you have one, a role you’re interested in, and any questions. A rough draft is enough. Please leave out sensitive details such as your full home address or identification numbers.
How do online sessions and booking work?
Choose a session and prepare a booking request with your preferred date and time. Your email app will open so you can send it to Phillip. He’ll confirm availability, any fee, and the video meeting details with you before the session is booked.
What happens after our meeting?
After every meeting, Phillip will research your specific needs and prepare a full, detailed, personalized action plan. It will bring together the relevant resources, recommendations, and clear next steps for your goals—whether you’re working on applications, interview preparation, a job search, or workplace skills. This follow-up is included with both session lengths.
Can I ask about pricing without booking?
Absolutely. The message button opens an email template addressed to phiphiemi@gmail.com. Fill in a little about the help you need and send it to ask about flexible first-session pricing. You can share a budget if you’d like. The fee is agreed before you book, and there’s no pressure to go ahead.
Is the personal experience tool private?
Yes. It runs in this page without sending your words to a server or saving them in browser storage. Use the clear button to remove your inputs, or close the page. It gives a simple starting draft based on what you type; it doesn’t replace a one-to-one review.
Can you guarantee I’ll get a job?
No one can promise an offer. Workside provides practical guidance from Phillip’s own experience to help you prepare stronger applications and approach the process with more clarity.