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Success Story: Helping You Find Work as a Newcomer

posted in: Job Seekers, Newcomers, Success Stories | 0

Client:Arti
Goal: Build a career in Canada using international experience
Challenge: Gaining Canadian experience
Support offered: One-on-one support; workshops; job fairs

“VPI is the answer to all the questions an immigrant can have!”

–Arti, former job seeker

Situation

As a newcomer to Canada, Arti had international experience working in the Learning and Development field. But she was having difficulty finding a job in Canada that would allow her to use her experience and gain a better understanding of the Canadian workplace.

Arti set up an appointment to come into her local VPI Working Solutions branch in Mississauga. She met with a Career Specialist and together they came up with a plan to prepare her for the Canadian hiring process. Arti participated in several workshops including Resume Building, Job Interview and Networking and built up her confidence by attending job fairs and speaking with employers.

After becoming better prepared, Arti went for interviews and was hired for a full-time position. Her new role allows her to use her existing skills while also developing new ones. Most importantly, she is gaining valuable Canadian workplace experience that she can use toward any future job searches.

For more information on how we can help with your job search, Contact us today.

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Situation

As a newcomer to Canada, Arti had international experience working in the Learning and Development field. But she was having difficulty finding a job in Canada that would allow her to use her experience and gain a better understanding of the Canadian workplace.

Arti set up an appointment to come into her local VPI Working Solutions branch in Mississauga. She met with a Career Specialist and together they came up with a plan to prepare her for the Canadian hiring process. Arti participated in several workshops including Resume Building, Job Interview and Networking and built up her confidence by attending job fairs and speaking with employers.

After becoming better prepared, Arti went for interviews and was hired for a full-time position. Her new role allows her to use her existing skills while also developing new ones. Most importantly, she is gaining valuable Canadian workplace experience that she can use toward any future job searches.

For more information on how we can help with your job search, Contact us today.

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