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How to Reduce Stress During a Job Search
Elena Krechko |
Elena Krechko is a certified life coach and psychologist from Russia. She is also an Expert Ambassador for WES. Below, she provides tips to help you overcome stress and anxiety during your job search. Major life transitions are always stressful, and that is certainly true when you’re looking for a new job. Although the process […]
Online Learning and Training for Immigrants in the U.S.
Max Mallet |
Are you searching for free online courses and training you can take from the comfort of your home? Look no further than the online resources offered by immigrant-serving organizations, which are working tirelessly on behalf of their clients to provide a range of services, from career pathways supports to retraining programs. We’ve compiled a list […]
How to Adapt to Online Learning: Tips for International Students
Aliyyah Nazeem |
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, universities and colleges across Canada have closed their doors to all non-essential staff and students, disrupting the study plans of 642,480 international students in the country. According to an Eduvation blog post, 85 percent of the institutions Eduvation is monitoring have moved their classes online for the spring and […]
Master Your Next Video Interview
WES Advisor |
Many employers are shifting to virtual hiring experiences, conducting video and phone interviews with job candidates. In fact, according to HireVue, as of March 2020, 89% of employers had begun to use virtual interviews during the hiring process. Here are ten tips that will help you excel in your next video interview: Test Your Technology […]
Deciphering Business Abbreviations in North America
WES Advisor |
You’ve received an email from your manager that says she’s WFH today. Does that mean she’s in a bad mood? Fortunately, no—it simply means your manager is “working from home.” In fact, office closures during these unprecedented times have many people working from home or other remote locations. It’s possible that the abbreviation “WFH” may […]
Certify Your English Proficiency Online with the Duolingo English Test
Emma McLeavey-Weeder |
English testing options are changing. In the past, you had to take your exam in-person, at an official test center. Today, you can take your English proficiency test online. The Duolingo English Test is one popular way to certify your English skills without leaving home. It is growing in popularity as an essential resource for […]
Has COVID-19 Put You at Risk of Overstaying Your Visa?
WES Advisor |
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the United States, travel restrictions and processing delays have put many travelers, international students, and long-term residents at risk of overstaying their visas. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has drafted several recommendations to guide those who are affected. We’ve summarized their advice below. Related Reading Find Free […]
French Language Proficiency Tests in Canada
Karolin Givergis |
If you are planning to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry, you will need to prove that you can communicate in at least one of the nation’s official languages: English or French. The Canadian government has set a goal to increase its French-speaking immigrant population by 4.4 percent by 2023. Therefore, you might have an advantage […]
9 Tips for Effectively Working from Home
WES Advisor |
Working in a new environment, outside of the structure and familiarity of the office, can be a challenge. You may need to adopt new routines or come up with different ways of achieving work-life balance when working remotely. We asked our team at WES to share some of their advice on how to stay productive […]
How Upgrading Your Skills Improves Your Career Prospects
WES Advisor |
Learning new skills is one of the best ways to become more successful in your career. Whether you are looking for a new career opportunity or would like to move into a more senior role, upgrading your skills can increase your chances of reaching your career goals. In most professions, upgrading your skills is highly […]
Stress Management 101
WES Advisor |
As an international student or immigrant professional, it can be very easy to succumb to daily stressors. These might include professional or academic stressors, such as a challenging project or a looming deadline; or personal stressors, such as an argument with a loved one or struggles with cultural adaptation. Luckily, there are many simple practices […]
COVID-19 Operational Updates
WES Advisor |
WES is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, applicants, and partners. We take this commitment very seriously, especially during these challenging and uncertain times. The governments of both the U.S. and Canada have taken numerous steps to contain the COVID-19 virus. These include declaring states of emergencies, temporarily shuttering immigration offices, […]
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