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How to Build Your Social Network On and Off Campus
Candace Lei |
When I first came to the United States to attend college, I was highly inspired by the open culture on campus and the students’ incredible passion toward this culture. I quickly learned that communication styles varied among student groups, and also when networking for a job. In the beginning, it was a bit difficult for […]
Standardized Tests and How to Ace Them
StudyPortals |
Standardized tests give most people a lot of anxiety. If you are applying for a graduate degree in the U.S. or Canada, you will have to take one of the following exams: Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) The GRE tests your […]
Job Searching in the Summer
Shaunna-Marie Kerr |
The recruitment process tends to function on a cycle, and there is usually decreased activity by the third quarter of the year. This can mean fewer new job postings in some industries and a delayed hiring process due to having key decision makers out of the office. As a job seeker, it can be tempting […]
Welcome to Our New Site!
WES Advisor |
Welcome to our new website! It’s now easier than ever to find useful information and order a credential evaluation on WES.org. The redesigned site streamlines the application process for international students and immigrants who are planning their journeys to the U.S. or Canada. You will now find all of our tools and resources in one […]
Paths to Employment in Canada for Licensed Professionals
Access Centre for Regulated Employment |
Working in the career counselling profession for a combined 25 years, counsellors Deborah Canales and Jesse Morrice have helped hundreds of internationally trained individuals (ITIs) prepare for licensure and employment in Ontario’s regulated professions. In the following interview, Ms. Canales and Mr. Morrice of the Access Centre for Regulated Employment in London, Ontario discuss some […]
WES Credential Evaluations for Ukrainian Students
Lily Jandreska |
Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe with a high literacy rate of 99.8 percent. The official language of instruction is Ukrainian, but some programs are offered in Russian and English to accommodate foreign students. The academic year runs from September to June and the Ministry of Education and Science administers Ukrainian education. The […]
Top 4 Reasons to Stay Healthy While Building Your Career
Gelek Badheytsang |
Sending gifts to our friends and relatives back in our home countries is a common practice among immigrants. Before Facebook and WhatsApp, these gifts would usually be sent with photographs from our new homes. I remember looking at pictures of my cousins and aunties posing in front of famous landmarks—Times Square in New York City […]
Credential Evaluation and Credential Recognition: What Is the Difference?
Shaunna-Marie Kerr |
Your education is the foundation of your career. Therefore, it can be frustrating when you cannot apply your credentials once you arrive in North America. But you should not have to start over. That’s why it’s important for skilled immigrants to consider a credential evaluation. A credential evaluation can help you gain recognition for your […]
Living and Working in the Yukon
Gelek Badheytsang |
Welcome to Canada’s westernmost territory. Shaped like a right triangle—it shares a 1,210 kilometre-long straight border with Alaska on the west—the territory is named after the Yukon River. Renowned in Canada’s history for the Klondike gold rush, Yukon today is a place with a bustling mix of industries and sectors. We spoke with Ilka Lasevitz, ESL […]
Immigrant Heritage Month: Recognizing the Value of Immigrant Contributions
Debra Means-West |
June is Immigrant Heritage Month, a time to reflect on our shared legacy as a nation of immigrants, and fully realize the economic and professional potential of newly arrived immigrants across the country. In the U.S. today, it is estimated that approximately 1.9M highly-skilled immigrants are working in low skilled jobs or are unemployed – […]
Celebrating World Refugee Day with Syrian Canadian Refugee Mustafa Alio
Gelek Badheytsang |
On the first morning after his arrival in Canada, Mustafa Alio stared out the window and thought to himself, “Why is there so much dust outside?” It was not dust that was swirling in the air. They were snowflakes. Mustafa Alio laughed as he recounted this experience. “I had never seen snow before,” he said. […]
Michigan’s Leaders Tackle Brain Waste
Debra Means-West |
On May 1st, World Education Services (WES) Global Talent Bridge, New American Economy (NAE), Global Detroit, and the Michigan Office for New Americans (MONA) convened with over 70 attendees representing workforce development, adult education, and the business community to discuss issues and strategies directed at tackling “brain waste”—the unemployment and underemployment of college-educated and professional […]