careers & education – Page 14

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:35:41 +0000

As international migration continues to grow in scope, complexity and impact, social integration of newcomers has become an issue of global concern. It’s particularly a salient issue for Canada, a country with one of the highest global rates of immigration. During the five years between 2006 and 2011, more than one million foreign-born people immigrated […]

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Prepare for an interview with the CEO

July 29, 2019 admin ‘career coach, careers, careers & education, interview with the ceo, job interviews, tips to prepare for an interview

Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 18:50:23 +0000

Ten powerful answers to interview questions from the CEO. Congratulations! So you have progressed to Round 2 or 3 and are invited to interview with the CEO. While that’s great news, preparing for the interview can be quite another thing. If you thought preparing for the job interview was stressful, imagine sitting across the table […]

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Dealing with cultural differences in the classroom

July 15, 2019 admin careers & education, cultural differences, culture clash, education, International students, post-secondary classrooms, post-secondary education, soft skills, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 02:27:31 +0000

When we add newcomers to the diverse student mix in a typical Canadian post-secondary classroom, we have the possibility of delight as well as tension. The delight is the opportunity for students to learn from each other and develop an appreciation of how others do things. On the other hand, tensions can develop leading to […]

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Six tips to write the perfect post-interview thank you note

July 3, 2019 admin careers, careers & education, employment, post-interview, thank you note

Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 03:08:54 +0000

In a previous article, we covered the importance of sending a thank you note after an interview. The obvious reason is that it’s just plain, good manners. Plus, it helps you get your name in front of the hiring team one more time and leave a positive impression. So what goes into the perfect post-interview […]

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Diversity and inclusion: three factors to consider when job hunting

July 2, 2019 admin careers, careers & education, diversity, inclusion

Credit to Author: Ivy Chiu| Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 02:41:35 +0000

With finding employment being one of the top priorities for new immigrants, it’s important to consider several factors when you are job hunting – including looking for an environment where you feel welcomed and supported. This is an important consideration given that we spend a lot of time on a daily basis in our workplace. […]

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Six steps to writing the perfect post-interview thank you note

July 1, 2019 admin careers, careers & education, employment, post-interview, thank you note

Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 03:08:54 +0000

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Post-secondary education could help further your career

June 19, 2019 admin careers, careers & education, continuing education, post-secondary education

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 17:33:51 +0000

Don’t overlook continuing post-secondary education courses if you are seeking Canadian credentials or looking to change careers. Post-secondary education could prove invaluable if you find yourself in any of the following situations: you are not able to work in your previous occupation and are looking for Canadian qualifications; you no longer wish to do the […]

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The 30-second elevator pitch

June 17, 2019 admin 30-second elevator pitch, careers, careers & education, How to Find a Job, networking

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:35:21 +0000

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression” – Will Rogers First impressions are really important in the business world. Imagine being in an elevator with someone who you really admire and you want to introduce yourself. A good way to prepare is to use the elevator pitch. The elevator pitch is […]

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Continuing education courses could help further your career

June 16, 2019 admin careers, careers & education, continuing education, post-secondary education

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 17:33:51 +0000

Don’t overlook continuing education courses if you are seeking Canadian credentials or looking to change careers. Post-secondary education could prove invaluable if you find yourself in any of the following situations: you are not able to work in your previous occupation and are looking for Canadian qualifications; you no longer wish to do the same […]

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Importance of a Thank You note after the job interview

May 25, 2019 admin careers, careers & education, finding a job, post-interview, thank you note

Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Sat, 25 May 2019 21:28:39 +0000

From the HR point of view, making someone an offer to join an organization is always risky. The Hiring Manager is often making decisions based on a limited amount of data collected during a few hours of speaking with you (the candidate) and often online. Sure, some may give you an assignment to test your […]