Debora Dekok - CareerJoy Certified Analyst & Resume Coach

Associate Coach

Two things Debora cannot live without are pen and paper. An award-winning photojournalist, Debora has written breaking news and quirky human interest stories for newspapers, as well as for corporate and military magazines. She recently left the world of journalism to grow strawberries on the family farm, but gets her writing itch scratched by composing resumes. When not indulging in her weakness – dark chocolate – this avid runner can be found hitting the pavement in her neighbourhood.

Complete this sentence. "If only I could ... I'd be the happiest person alive"

... win a 10 km race

Top 5 favorite movies?

The Truman Show, The Piano, Trainspotting, Harold and Maude - movies that are a little dark, with fantastic cinematography and a great musical score. I’m always eager to hear about movies that fit this bill. Know any?

If you could be a character from Star Wars, who would you be and why?

Princess Leah. I’ll bet she could stuff many things into those danishes on the side of her head - you’d never need a purse!

What's your favorite thing to do on a hot summer day?

Stand in crashing ocean waves.

What's your most endearing quality?

An irreverent sense of humour.

What's one of the most daring things you've done?

No one needs to hear about that ...

What's your biggest pet peeve?

When signs for yard sales are left up long after the sale is over.

What's your idea of a great vacation?

Living with a local family for a few weeks in a remote part of the world.

What's the strangest thing you've ever had for breakfast?

Cold pumpkin soup – it’s a normal breakfast in Haiti.

What's your favorite unhealthy snack?

Ketchup-flavoured chips, mmm.

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