Andrew’s story: Finding work in chemical manufacturing
Let me tell you about how I first met Andrew Zheng… I was a speaker at the Chinese Students and Scholars Association gala (CSSA) and met Andrew during the networking portion of the evening. He impressed me by explaining how he landed a job in his industry right...
What is the difference between culture, personality, wellness, and performance issues?
Let me tell you a story… An employment counsellor told me about a client – an immigrant who had come to Canada as a refugee – who quit and immediately walked away from a very good job on a Friday. The client said he was offended by the three month...
How Sandra cracked the code on “Canadian Experience”
“A career is a journey with stops along the way, not a destination.” It’s a classic line that newcomers hear when trying to find work in Canada: “We are looking for someone with ‘Canadian experience.’” And while this isn’t necessarily an invalid point, it...
How to be a better you: Changing your habits with “If/when…then”
Have you felt frustrated with yourself for not being able to change habits? Maybe you’ve heard yourself saying, “Just this one chocolate bar,” or, “Tomorrow I’ll get serious about this,” when you are trying to make a lifestyle or workplace change. When struggling to...
How to make yourself irresistible in a job interview – part four: 5 gestures to create success
How to make yourself irresistible in a job interview – part four: 5 gestures to create success You know what they say about body language… The way we position ourselves as we share a message comprises the bulk of the communication that gets through to the...
