Posts Tagged ‘career’

Mentoring Connections' clients are talented designers, architects, analysts, accountants, engineers, marketing professionals, software engineers. Many are MBAs and PhDs with several years of experience managing large projects and dynamic teams. When our clients come to Canada they are advised to hide their phenomenal skills and outstanding experience so that they do not seem overqualified for the survival jobs that they require. I do not suggest an alternative, but a supplementary strategy. [Continue]

Three years ago, ISSofBC proposed the idea of a mentoring program that would connect skilled immigrants with Vancouver-area professionals, in career-focused mentorships. In June 2008, Mentoring Connections was born! Today, what is most exciting about our program is the number of high-profile corporate and community partners that are beginning to hop aboard. It is with great pleasure that we announce ISSofBC Mentoring Connections’ newest partner, Deloitte. [Continue]

One thing our program has observed over the past few years is that engineers are a busy group of people. Luckily for us, we have engaged a core group of local engineers as volunteer mentors, many of whom have taken on multiple mentorships at our program, and who spread the word about Mentoring Connections to their colleagues. Long-time mentor and Professional Advisory Committee member Carlos Perez did just that, and last Tuesday our program welcomed Carlos and members of his CH2M Hill team to our office for an Industry Insights event for our engineer mentees. [Continue]

Through the mentoring program at ISSofBC, I learned about hiring practices in Canada, ways to upgrade my skills, and effective job search strategies. My mentor also provided input on my resume and practiced job interviews with me. One thing that I appreciated about my mentor was that he gave me honest feedback and let me know that I’m on the right track. [Continue]

Social media is a powerful tool and more people are embracing this technology every day. For many new immigrants, social media can be an intimidating space. However, if you keep a few things in mind, it doesn't have to be. [Continue]

Tuesday, February 8th marked our first healthcare-themed networking event! We would like to extend a huge thank you to Mentoring Connections mentors Anne Keeble and Arturo Pallares for sharing their stories and contributing to a very insightful and welcoming event. In case you missed it, Anne and Arturo provided insight on a variety of topics... [Continue]

"I think everyone who is coming to Canada needs to be given a chance to put their skills to use so the country can develop. I feel good now that I have my professional job. I feel now that I’m somebody; I can pursue my career...I am very thankful to this program, my mentor and the staff." [Continue]

Oh boy…here it comes! The excitement you get when you find a job posting that promises tons of money with little effort on your part. But job searcher beware, you may have just stumbled upon one of the many scams proliferating the online world that will leave you with less money than when you started! [Continue]

"Personally, I believe the main gaps are a lack of understanding of Canada-specific communication styles, the Canadian taxation system, as well as the industries that are unique in Canada," says Vishwa. Vishwa Mootooveeren obtained his MBA, majoring in Finance from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. He also holds Diplomas in HR and Export Management and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Canada. [Continue]

Do you know about the psychology of colour? I’ve thought about it in passing before, but not until recently have I realized that the darker the colour, the more in-control you look...First impressions are crucial; think of them as an instant message that you are sending that indicates how you feel about yourself, your surroundings and the company. [Continue]