The session we had helped me land interviews, which has brought me lots of experience. Now I am just looking to get those offers!

— Anonymous

I finally got my 1st job interview, thank you for helping me with the resume.

— Anonymous

I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with Alison on multiple occasions. Alison has been instrumental in my preparation for job applications and interviews in the field of clinical trials. She has provided me with insightful interview advice, different from anything I had heard before and helped me feel prepared and confident for interviews using my own past work experiences. Alison also had amazing feedback and suggestions to tailor my resume to specific career fields in which I was interested. Alison is dedicated to helping and mentoring individuals and has substantial advice to give with her expertise!

— M

Alison has been very helpful in reviewing my resume and cover letter. She has an excellent knowledge of how best to organize ideas and how to highlight the important information. Her suggestions were very useful as I had not revamped my resume in over 14 years. Alison would speak with me on the phone and communicate her thoughts electronically. I found both of these methods crucial in aiding me as I worked through the process of job applications. She is approachable, professional and considerate. While recognizing that resumes and cover letters are personal documents and everyone has their own unique voice and style, her input is invaluable and I highly recommend her services.

— A

She critiqued my resume in detail and offered direction on gaps and really has an eye for a winning resume that attracted recruiters.

— F

Alison, I’ll never forget how much you helped me with my resume!

— Anonymous

Alison has been very helpful in reviewing my resume and offering tips for relevant interviews. At the time I was still in graduate school, unsure of my own career and how to apply for a job. I first heard about Alison from my wife, whom Alison was helping with her career development, so I approached Alison as well and she was very proactive in helping me as well! She has cleaned up my resume and met with me face to face to discuss her edits, while also offering several useful tips for interview. In addition, the most I appreciate Alison was that she injected a boost of confidence in me through encouragement and sharing of her own experience. My current resume, although after several years, are still based on Alison’s edits. Thank you Alison! For all your time, effort, kindness and relentless in helping me establish the basis of my career development!

— H

Alison was extremely friendly and approachable when I first contacted her for guidance on resume writing. Not only did she provide valuable comments on my resume, but she also proactively offered me training on interview preparation. During the training session, Alison delivered a mock interview for me based on a sample job application. This training session significantly improved my understanding of the format and content of an industrial interview at the early stage of my career development. In addition, Alison also introduced a number of contacts from her network to help me set up a few industrial connections for which it was very difficult for me to do as a graduate student. Thank you, Alison!

— Y

I used Alison’s resume and interview service and I was completely satisfied with the results. The service set me up for success for finding my new position.

— S

Alison was incredible in transforming my resume.  I’m trying to break into a new role in teaching, and Alison found a unique way to structure and shape my resume that is tailored to the job posting.   This was a big departure from my usual MO of minor tweaks and adding a few key words.    The new format was much better and highlighted my strengths.   As a result, I got the job and was able to use this resume to land another role in teaching.   

— J

It was my first interview in 4 years and I was so nervous.  Alison gave me great tips on how to prepare, what kind of questions the interviewers may ask, and how to speak genuinely.   She also gave tips on what kind of examples to use, which I promptly forgot once I interviewed 🙂  But nevertheless I got the position and it could not have happened without her coaching.   Thank you Alison!

— J

The insightful interview critique you gave me from my interview really helped me in preparing for my other interviews moving forward. Thankfully, I finally have a co-op position as a research assistant for the next term.

— Anonymous

I used the confidence strategies you taught me and the owner hired me because he said he liked my confidence!

— Anonymous

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— Anonymous

I incorporated your insights in my resume and I’m happy to tell you that I have successfully landed a Manager job in medical writing. I cannot thank you enough for pushing me to stay focused in my field of medical writing. Our session reinstated my confidence in myself.

— Anonymous

I wanted to thank you again for guiding me into the world of clinical trials from the academic world! You also taught me several lessons on professional communications and teamwork, too and I believe that the experiences do feed to my day-to-day communication with my colleagues and clients.

— Anonymous

For the longest time, I avoided networking and got jobs through just my experience and education. It worked well early in my career, but when I started applying for more senior positions, I had trouble getting interviews. I worked with Alison on how to network through LinkedIn. Her strategy was very unique, and yielded many more connections and messages than I had before. As a result, I got my interview and offer through networking with a former colleague working at my desired company. I feel so grateful for Alison’s strategies and tips, as it created a comfortable environment for an introvert like myself to connect. Thank you so much, Alison!

— L

Thank you Alison for another wonderful presentation. I hope to attend more of your talks in the future. I admire you professionally and feel inspired to be in your kind presence.

— Anonymous

Alison is actively involved in career development events as a mentor to help graduate students bridge the gap between careers in academia and industry. In addition, Alison also introduced a number of contacts from her network to help me set up a few industrial connections for which it was very difficult for me to do as a graduate student. Thank you, Alison!

— Y

She was passionate about mentoring new science graduates and helping them succeed. She worked with me to edit my resume and highlight valuable and translatable skills that I had. When I was conflicted when given the opportunity to take on a completely new role, Alison called me personally to help me decide what would be best course of action. She is passionate, down to earth and professional. I highly recommend her services! Thank you Alison for all your help over the years!

— C

Alison is very passionate and engaged in helping me during my early career development. She had always made herself available to me for my individual consultations. She did a few individual trainings for me outside of work hours and we communicated intensively through emails. Alison is very experienced in the clinical trial field, particularly from an industrial perspective. Her comments and recommendations substantially improved the style and content of my resume. I have always appreciated Alison’s help.

— Y

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Alison over the last two years and it has been a great experience. She is very talented and has been able to listen effectively to my career issues to help design tailored, specific solutions. She has also helped me clarify doubts that I had about my ideal career path by identifying key strengths that I possess, and suggesting where those strengths would be put to best use in industry. She does all of this in a highly professional, yet approachable way which always leaves me looking forward to our meetings. I would highly recommend Alison to anyone!

— J

Alison’s help was invaluable for my cover letter.   In the past, I avoided writing cover letters because it felt forced and not genuine. Alison helped bring my voice and passion for storytelling into the cover letter, allowing me to highlight my passions for the role and why I would be the great fit.   The result was a very concise message that spoke to the hiring manager and gave me an interview.

— J

I watched your cover letter webinar and after making all of the changes like you suggested, I started getting interviews! I am so happy I found you. It helped me so much.

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Alison was invaluable in developing my new career as a people leader. I only had informal direct reports before and my new role was daunting for me. Alison taught me how to develop key soft skills, while still maintaining my own style and voice. As a result, I’ve felt confident in my new role and gotten great feedback from my team for being an advocate and enabling them for success.

— L

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Yesterday’s class was amazing and engaging. You have great personality, and I really liked your way of teaching. Overall, you are amazing (I didn’t feel that the class should end, honestly) and looking forward to learning a lot from you.

— Anonymous

I really appreciate how interactive and clearly you explain complex concepts.

— Anonymous

I really appreciate your energy and passion during the classes. Your enthusiasm is contagious and makes the lessons both engaging and enjoyable. Thank you for creating such a positive and encouraging learning environment.

— Anonymous

First I would like to thank you for showing us that professors like you exists. Your teaching style was whole new for me, which was really understandable, practical. You didn’t just teach theory, but also how to apply it immediately. After every class, there was always a meaningful takeaway that really stuck with me.

— Anonymous

My ideal learning environment is synonymous with your teaching style. It’s quite engaging, incorporates real-life scenarios, and the slides are thought provoking as well. Personally, I learnt more than I thought I would.

— Anonymous

You are just perfect and always can give us the support before we ask. So thank you.

— Anonymous

It’s one of those courses where I never feel the need to check the time. I really love the way you teach, and to be honest, it’s so interesting.

— Anonymous

You’re really awesome professor I have ever got.

— Anonymous

Alison demonstrated great enthusiasm and energy, creating an engaging learning atmosphere, and shared many practical and effective skills that students could directly apply.

— Anonymous

Thank you so much for your support and thoughtful feedback throughout the course. I truly appreciated how approachable and encouraging you were, especially during moments when I had self-doubt or needed guidance. I’m genuinely grateful to be your student. You are amazing.

— Anonymous

Alison created a respectful and welcoming learning environment where all students felt comfortable participating. Instructions were clear and accessible, and course materials were suitable for different learning styles.

— Anonymous

She radiates warmth and encouragement, embodying a truly compassionate attitude that inspires those around her.

— Anonymous

She is best in creating safe space to talk about feelings and gave us views about mindset and breathing skills.

— Anonymous

Alison was knowledgeable, well-prepared, and communicated concepts clearly. Her ability to break down complex topics into manageable parts made learning more approachable

— Anonymous

Amazing communication and enthusiasm to support students.

— Anonymous

Alison is one of the best instructors I’ve had throughout my educational experience. She always came to class with the best energy, answered all our questions, encouraged participation and was very understanding. I also really respect how she was honest about what to expect when it comes to co-ops but also taught us how to deal with these tough situations, and I really enjoyed having her as an instructor.

— Anonymous

Alison fosters an inclusive and supportive learning environment by encouraging participation from all students and respecting diverse perspectives, and create a safe space where everyone feels comfortable asking questions and sharing ideas.

— Anonymous

Alison, made me come out of my comfort zone by let me speak how I feel and she didn’t judge about a single thing. Also, the in-class activities brought all the classmates together. She was encouraging at all the steps of this course and available all time for our queries. She was so quick in responding to emails and was open to talk about real work-place ethics.

— Anonymous

The instructor created an inclusive and respectful learning environment where everyone felt comfortable participating. They encouraged open discussion and made sure all students’ perspectives were welcomed and valued. The course content was presented in a way that was accessible and relevant to students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds. Additionally, the instructor was approachable.

— Anonymous

Throughout the semester, Alison was very supportive, she was always there to answer any questions, and encouraged us to reach out anytime if we had any concerns, questions, or needed clarification. She is also very empathetic towards her students, and is very supportive. She is always there for us, and I really enjoyed having her as an instructor.

— Anonymous

She is an excellent teacher who demonstrates a remarkable enthusiasm for teaching. Her lessons are engaging, well-structured, and effective, making the learning experience enjoyable and impactful.

— Anonymous

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— Anonymous

Thank you for your efforts to teach and train me so effectively… I am glad to inform you that I did quite well in the interview and joined as a Clinical Research Associate… I genuinely believe that your training really helped me in this interview and hence wanted to thank you. I really appreciate! Please carry on the great work.

— Anonymous

Alison was the best instructor I’ve had during this program. IMO, she did an excellent job on preparing the class for an actual research job and was simply fantastic with her willingness to share knowledge for the purpose of milestones and real-world study conduct.

— Anonymous

Alison Foo was the best instructor we had. She did more than needed to make sure all concepts were clear. Not only did she ensure we put in practice what we had learned but also gave us advise on how to success in the future job search.

— Anonymous

Alison is an excellent instructor. She is one of the best so far. Her feedbacks on assignments are detailed which helped me understood what I did wrong in my assignment. Her way of teaching is very different and I think other instructors should do the same… Her feedbacks and live role-play session trained me to do this in real life situation too.

— Anonymous

Alison is an amazing instructor and McMaster should be very grateful that they have her in their team. There aren’t too many instructors that take the time and commitment that she did for this course. She was always quick with her responses and I know that a few classmates didn’t like her
feedbacks but I thought that they were extremely extremely helpful to our group. Keep up the amazing work Alison. Hope you share this with her as I think she deserves to know what an impact she made to me.

— Anonymous

I have received an offer for the Site Selection Coordinator position yesterday! Thank you so very much for your guidance during this course! There wasn’t a single thing or acronym that I did not understand when they explained the work flow to me, more than that – the work flow completely fit the image I had in my head.

— Anonymous

It’s really impressive to see how involved you have been with each of your student’s learning and growth throughout the course duration. It has been my pleasure to be your student. I always looked forward to and enjoyed your advice throughout the time. You’ve given great practical tips and advice to help me develop important research skills and hopefully build my career in the field of research. I appreciate all your efforts and thank you from the bottom of my heart for being an inspirational teacher!

— Anonymous

The workload and your expectations brought out the best in me, and I am so grateful to have come across an exceptional instructor like yourself. It is evident that you genuinely want to see your students succeed, and you were always there for us with any questions we had about the course. The webinars you provided, the constant announcements you posted, and the amount of feedback you gave after each assignment is genuinely the main reason for my team’s success.

— Anonymous

I cannot deny that I felt very stressed in the beginning of this course, but I started to learn many things from you week after week. You share your knowledge and experience with a joyful heart. I hope that I will have an honest supervisor like you in my practical life. You deserve to be an instructor for a much higher level of education.

— Anonymous

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Honestly, I have never been a part of a session as non-judgmental and freeing as the one you conducted today. It was a one of a kind experience!

— Anonymous

You knocked it out of the park. I have been to a lot of neurodivergent groups over the last year and a half, and that was really lovely to see so many people sharing experiences, and I think it really goes a long way to people feeling seen… You were able to bring things back to a supportive and helpful place… And also you did a great job with the chat too… You did such a good job balancing it.

— Anonymous

It was quite a healing and heartwarming workshop.

— Anonymous

You’re my hero… I wish you could bottle up this safe space you’ve created. I feel so safe here.

— Anonymous

Alison’s support group helped me stay hopeful and feel less alone as I engaged in the terrifying process of navigating job applying. Alison is very genuine and very willing to engage in the feedback she asks for — no asking for feedback but not actually wanting it here! So if something doesn’t sit well with you, feel safe to tell her so. She is willing to pivot to help make space for the personalized needs of those in her group. She works hard to create a safe space that is devoid of toxic positivity — so you can honestly share the struggles you are facing and find validation and community while doing so. And you might find some helpful information along the way! 

— Anonymous

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