Learn to maximize your potential. At work. In life.

Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 23:33:50 +0000

Successful people in life and at the workplace are those who can maximize their potential each and every single day. We live in a culture of achievement and success. Learning to maximize your potential is simple once you understand the proper way to approach it. By following certain steps, you can make each and every […]

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Report says Canada needs to close its immigrant wage gap

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:19:59 +0000

A report released in the Fall by RBC Economics, Untapped Potential: Canada Needs to Close its Immigrant Wage Gap finds that while Canada is drawing in some of the best and brightest, with the focus on highly skilled, educated immigrants, their integration falls short on one key measure, earnings. And, this gap has widened over […]

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The value of continuing education: the reason you enroll is as important as what you sign up for

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:55:56 +0000

There are some excellent reasons why you might want to enroll in just one or a few continuing education courses. Even attending a single course could give you a view of the Canadian education system, its standards, classroom style and expectations. It can also help you get a job by demonstrating your abilities or help […]

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International education in Canada is booming — but the system is flawed. Here’s how to fix it

Credit to Author: Admin Admin| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:10:08 +0000

Make more classroom supports available. Provide better information on employment rights. And begin regulating education recruiters. Those are just some of the ways to bolster the experience of international students in Canada and improve the burgeoning international education system, according to students, teachers, policy-makers and others. A months-long joint investigation by the Toronto Star and […]

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How to craft your executive resume

Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:40:57 +0000

Five steps to build your edge with a compelling executive-level resume Many ‘A-Players’ run into a familiar brick wall in their job search strategy. Each time they send out their executive resume, they are either ignored, told they are over-qualified, asked to minimize their qualifications or offered lower-paying positions that are below their capabilities. If […]

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Funding your education in Canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:50:17 +0000

Canadian universities are seeing increasing numbers of international students, but these students often face challenges, such as high tuition and fees. Most financial aid options offered at universities in Canada are intended to benefit Canadian students. As an international student, options of finding aid in Canada are limited and it is critical that you understand […]

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New program to help newcomer youth get started

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:03:16 +0000

Start it Right! A new kind of youth employment program kickstarts careers for newcomer youth  International students and young temporary residents are trying to build lives and careers in Canada. But when looking for career resources to help them succeed, they often come up empty. Not eligible for government job programs and services, these youth […]

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Free courses to help newcomers improve communications skills

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 18:00:11 +0000

Would you like to increase your confidence in using English in your workplace? Want to improve your interviewing and networking skills and make connections? Interested in understanding technology workplaces in Ontario? Georgian college is offering free courses for permanent residents and protected persons, beginning in Fall 2019. Workplace Communication Skills for Professional Managers, a blended […]

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Free online training for newcomers in accounting or finance

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 02:19:20 +0000

New to Canada and working in the financial sector? Conestoga College and Colleges Ontario have launched a free pilot online communications training program for newcomers who are working in accounting or finance. This free Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT) online course will teach valuable communication skills used in a financial/accounting workplace. Through practical and innovate online […]

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10 soft skills that can help you get ahead

Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 21:38:41 +0000

Beyond great credentials, soft skills give you the edge Soft skills are essential at all times in one’s life. On the career front, beyond solid credentials like a degree, work experience, and professional references, it’s your soft skills that ultimately help you get your foot in the door at your dream job and get ahead […]

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