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Immigrant Success Story: Tunde’s Journey to Canada
Tunde Omotoye |
Tunde Omotoye is a Senior Business Operations Analyst at BMO Financial Group. He worked in Lagos, Nigeria, for nearly two years as a Human Resources Associate. He then travelled to Toronto to study human resources management, hoping to find a job after graduation and permanently settle in Canada. In this blog post, Tunde explains how he […]
Are Immigrants Succeeding in Canada’s Job Market?
WES Advisor |
One of the most important steps when you are planning to immigrate to Canada is learning about job opportunities for newcomers. Of course, you will also want to stay informed about Canada’s job market once you arrive. World Education Services (WES) wants to be part of that process. As always, we strive to connect skilled […]
Workplace Presentation Skills for Immigrants
Ronita Mohan |
If you have just moved to a new country and found a job—congratulations! Now, you are probably concerned with making a good impression. This is where your presentation skills will become important. Good presentation skills can work like camouflage, making it seem like you have a strong understanding of office culture, even if you are […]
Launch a Career in the Canadian Mining Industry
Alex Parsons |
The mining industry has historically provided a wealth of jobs across Canada. You might think that working in this industry involves heaving a pickaxe in a dark mineshaft, but fortunately, this is an outdated stereotype. The sector is rich with a diverse range of jobs and opportunities. In fact, more than a few skill sets […]
After Your PhD: Postdoctoral Advice for International Students
Trishnee Bhurosy |
Dr. Trishnee Bhurosy is originally from Mauritius, but completed her PhD in Health Behavior at Indiana University-Bloomington. After earning her doctorate as an international student, she needed to find sponsored work to stay in the U.S. Now, she is a postdoctoral fellow at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. She is also a WES Ambassador, […]
Real Immigrants Share Advice for Moving to the U.S.
WES Advisor |
We love to hear from real people about their immigration journeys—and we know you do, too. This summer, we interviewed dozens of immigrants and international students to learn about their unique paths to North America. One of the questions we asked was: “What information or advice would have helped you before immigrating?” Although we promised […]
Definition of Mentorship: What Is a Mentor and Do You Need One?
Yetunde Oshinkale |
Yetunde Oshinkale is a WES Ambassador who immigrated to the United States from Nigeria. She is now a teaching assistant at Capella University. She received her current position thanks to guidance from a professional mentor who understood her goals. In this blog, she shares some of the advice she learned about how to choose a […]
7 Job Search Tips from a College Career Adviser
Antonnet Botha |
Antonnet Botha is a Senior Training & Events Development Coordinator at WES. In part, she owes her success to the guidance from her college career adviser. Now, she has reached out to the same woman who helped her succeed: Leigh Nicholas, the Career Development Adviser for Hult International Business School. Leigh helped Antonnet find work […]
Immigrant Success Story: How to Find a Job After Graduate School
Antonnet Botha |
Antonnet Botha is a Senior Training & Events Development Coordinator at WES. She traveled from South Africa to the United States to pursue a master’s degree in international business. Upon graduation, she completed Curricular Practical Training (CPT). However, with both a graduate degree and work experience, she did not find it easy to immediately find […]
25 Essential Job Search Tips for Immigrants
WES Advisor |
Are you looking for a job in the United States or Canada? Find all of the job search tips you need to succeed, all in one post. Below, we collected the best advice from our experts and the WES Advisor archives. Whether you are actively looking for a job or just researching your options in […]
5 Tips: Choosing a Health Care Bridging Program in Canada
WES Advisor |
To work in Canada as a licensed health provider, individuals are required to pass a licensing exam. Unfortunately, even if you have already worked as a physician or health care provider in another country, you will still need a new licence to practise in Canada. But there is good news: You do not have to […]
3 Steps for Quebec Residency in Canada
WES Advisor |
Quebec has just announced a new process to help immigrants achieve permanent residency. It’s free to start your application, and you can complete the process in three steps. When the government adopted the new system (by passing a proposal known as “Bill 9”), it voided 16,000 existing residency applications. Therefore, applicants who may have already […]