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Factors to Consider Before Taking the Job Offer

Justine D'Souza | January 13, 2017

After spending so many years in school, your first job offer may seem like a final destination. In reality, your first job represents the beginning of your career trajectory, so it is important to choose wisely. To make the best decision, consider the following factors: Company Culture Do you feel comfortable with the office environment? […]

Our Best 2016 Articles for Skilled Immigrants in Canada

Gelek Badheytsang | January 12, 2017

Last year was memorably for many different reasons. It was a busy year for the government of Canada, as they announced changes to the Canadian immigration system. The new system, called “Express Entry,” was based on a ranking score that emphasized, among other things, education, language skills, and work experience as factors that improved people’s […]

Searching for the Perfect Volunteer Position

Trishnee Bhurosy | January 10, 2017

Volunteers constitute an integral part of any successful organization and they are greatly valued for their contribution. Although being in a doctoral program brings its own share of work, I found myself volunteering not only at school but also outside of it. The one thing which kept me going was the genuine happiness I felt […]

Employees sharing ideas in the workplace

How to Share Your Ideas in the Workplace

Sahra Togone | January 4, 2017

Many successful organizations succeed because of the ideas that their employees bring to the team. However, sharing ideas can be a complex terrain if it is not done properly. There are many instances when new employees feel their ideas are not valued or taken into consideration. Therefore, it is important to equip yourself with the […]

Potential student calculating financial aid

Find and Apply for Financial Aid: A Step-by-Step Guide

Kaitlin Ramby | January 3, 2017

Finding and applying for financial aid can be an overwhelming process at times. Although it is tempting to apply for everything you find to increase the odds, it is more important to be organized in your search. Instead of over applying for scholarships, we’ll show you how to narrow down your scholarship choices to make […]

Students exploring their visa work options

Your Student Visa Work Options During and After School

Kaitlin Ramby | December 29, 2016

Gaining valuable work experience while attending school in the U.S. is a high priority for many international students; it can even determine where an international student decides to enroll. To understand how to gain work experience in the U.S., let’s cover the options available to international students under different U.S. student visas. Two visa types […]

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International Students in the U.S.: What Changed in 2016?

Kaitlin Ramby | December 27, 2016

The International Institute of Education recently published new data in its 2016 Open Doors Report on international students in the U.S. What exactly changed in the past year and what were the new trends in U.S. international students? See the infographic below to find out. The infographic above is an updated version of a previous […]

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Leveraging Your Language Skills for Corporate Career Success

Shaunna-Marie Kerr | December 21, 2016

In a global economy, employers are increasingly looking for employees who can contribute skills that can help expand their operations to diverse audiences from around the world. With this factor in mind, make sure to market your language skills in your application before applying for a new job. Consider Your Language Skills While English is […]

Students having a snowball fight over winter break

6 Things to Do During Your Winter Break

Kaitlin Ramby | December 20, 2016

Your final exams and projects are finally over, the fall semester has come to an end, and a new semester awaits. Congratulations, you, an international student, made it to winter break! These few weeks are an opportune time for you to take some time off, cozy up indoors from the cold weather, and relax before […]

A group of Physiotherapy professionals in Canada

How to Start Your Physiotherapy Career in Canada

Rebecca Chamula and Shereen Mir-Jabbar | December 19, 2016

The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) is the national body responsible for the credential evaluation of internationally educated physiotherapists (IEPTs) and administers the national Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) for both Canadian-educated physiotherapists and IEPTs. We do this work on behalf of our members who are the Canadian provincial and territorial physiotherapy regulators. If you […]

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The Benefits of Being Bilingual: French Literacy in Canada

Sigrid Roman | December 16, 2016

As a country with two official languages, Canada offers many opportunities for skilled immigrants who are proficient in English and French. Being able to communicate well in either language is vital in order to succeed in Canada. Being able to communicate well in both languages is better, and gives you a competitive edge over someone […]

What Employers Want in a Job Applicant

WES Global Talent Bridge | December 15, 2016

In our recent webinar, What Employers Want in a Job Applicant, WES Global Talent Bridge shared various ways skilled immigrants can improve their chances of finding a job in the U.S. Our presenters were Michael Lowe, senior director of human resources at World Education Services, and Alberto Mariño, senior sourcing officer at Diversity Recruitment WMATA. In […]

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