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6 Free Apps for International Students in the U.S.
Mehran Tehrani |
Your academic achievements in the U.S. play a significant role when you are applying for internships, summer jobs, and student-run organizations. Aside from maintaining good grades, it can be difficult to transition to a new life in the U.S. Luckily, your smartphone can help you cover various needs. Here are six must-have mobile apps for […]
How to Start your Medical Laboratory Science Career in Canada
Bessie Carydis |
The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is the national association and certifying body for medical laboratory professionals in Canada. CSMLS also offers prior learning services of internationally trained medical laboratory technologists (IEMLTs) for all provinces and territories except for Quebec. CSMLS administers the certification exam and Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) services under contract […]
Silicon Valley North: The Toronto-Waterloo Corridor
Sahra Togone |
The Toronto-Waterloo region, often referred to simply as the corridor, is home to thousands of tech startups and multinational companies. The Toronto-Waterloo strip spans 112 kilometers, making it the second largest global innovation technology cluster in North America. The corridor is now competing for top talent around the world with billions of dollars of support […]
Digital Micro-Credentials: Paving Your Pathway to Integration
Don Presant |
It can be difficult to come from another country and build a new career. Your foreign qualifications and experience are often not fully recognized. The country-specific work experience you need for good jobs can be hard to get, especially in your field. And despite your unique assets and needs, you’re typically trained in groups, which […]
Top 6 Tips for Using LinkedIn
Sahra Togone |
LinkedIn is a leading social networking platform that can connect you to nearly half a billion professionals around the world. It is a powerful online tool that helps you explore new contacts and careers, and is an easy way to stay up to date with your current network. Many of us are used to communicating […]
My Journey to Studying Economics in New York City
Mehran Tehrani |
I was 16 years old when I left my home country of Iran to study abroad in England. I was enrolled in a two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) program, but after my first year in England, I decided to continue my education in the United States. I arrived in the U.S. when I was 17 […]
Resources for Professional Licensure in North America
WES Advisor |
When it comes to obtaining professional certification and licensure in North America, it is important to access the right resources to find the information you need. Professional boards and agencies generally require a credential evaluation. A WES evaluation can help speed up the licensing/certification process. Candidates should always check with the licensing/certification board or agency […]
Credential Evaluations for Accounting Examination Candidates
WES Advisor |
For internationally educated candidates who plan to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams, it is important to follow specific instructions when applying for a credential evaluation with World Education Services (WES). To ensure that your evaluation is processed quickly, you must submit an application and all academic documents […]
Earning Your Teaching Certification in the U.S.
WES Advisor |
If you are an internationally educated teacher who wants to continue your career in the U.S., World Education Services (WES) can help you by evaluating your foreign teaching credentials. Here are some general requirements for internationally educated individuals who want to become a certified teacher in the U.S.: Your credential evaluation report Exams such as […]
From Kenya to Canada: Caroline Ausukuya’s Journey
Gelek Badheytsang |
Caroline Ausukuya left Kenya to accept a work placement opportunity at World Education Services (WES) in 2002. That opportunity turned into a managerial position at our offices in Canada. Caroline now oversees a team of 14. Learn more about how her immigration journey turned into a success story. When did you arrive in Canada? Early […]
The Economic Costs of Brain Waste
Debra Means-West |
The United States has long attracted some of the world’s best and brightest, drawn by the strong U.S. economy, renowned universities, and reputation for entrepreneurship and innovation. But because of language, foreign credential recognition, and other barriers, many of these highly skilled, college-educated immigrants cannot fully contribute their academic and professional training and skills once […]
10 Essential Tips for Career Success
WES Global Talent Bridge |
Establishing yourself professionally in a new country can take time. As a newcomer, you might face challenging obstacles (even if you have a lot of experience from your home country). Although many factors are out of your control, you can take charge of your situation and help ensure career success. Start with these 10 professional […]