Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Lori Jazvac, Founder of Creative Horizons Communications, located in Burlington, ON, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
My business is a virtual career service development firm based in Halton, Ontario, called Creative Horizons Communications. I specialize in master-level resume writing, brand marketing, LinkedIn profile writing, career transition coaching, interviewing, and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) coaching. My clients consist of a wide range of professionals, from entry-level, mid-level, to senior-level and executive career changers across North America and globally.
Tell us about yourself
The restructuring during the recession initially propelled me to start working on my business, which paved the way for a major career transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. After completing my bachelor of arts degree, I identified a need in the labour market to help jobseekers realize their purpose while merging my passion for creative writing and coaching.
Upon embarking on a renowned career association, Career Professionals of Canada, I earned my first resume writing certification. I then launched Creative Horizons Communications after stumbling upon my unique vision to support jobseekers and carved out a strategic mission. Since then, I have successfully positioned thousands of jobseekers of all fields and levels across the globe for their next career milestone.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Being recognized for supporting job seekers globally to embrace their next career move and land lucrative jobs, as well as being awarded for excellence each year for delivering highly effective results for clients/jobseekers.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Sometimes one of the challenging things about being a business owner is balancing work-life demands and priorities.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Do your research and be proactive. Investigate labour market trends and best practices.
- Take a course on entrepreneurship and starting a small business. Focus on continuous improvement and keep refining skills to offer high-quality career services to clients.
- Network actively with other career professionals and stay in touch for success. Collaboration and support are the keys to starting, running, and growing a business.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Being a career professional is my calling and has proven to be a rewarding career journey. I am grateful to my teachers, mentors, peers, clients, colleagues, and various career associations for their expertise, collaboration, and support. Networking in this industry is the key to success and growth. I have a passion for continuous learning and improvement, which have helped me thrive and enhance my services and value. I am also a dedicated Career Professionals of Canada volunteer and enjoy working with other career professionals to raise awareness and brainstorm career strategies and solutions for jobseekers and career practitioners.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.creativeresumestrategist.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loriannjazvac
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lori_jazvac
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorijazvac/
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