Canada to extend post-graduate work permits for international graduates

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:45:10 +0000

Canada has announced the extension of post-graduation work permits for foreign graduates for up to 18 months, as a part of its efforts to retain high-skilled talent. This will allow international graduates with expired or expiring post-graduate work permits (PGWPs) to work in Canada longer. 

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Access to education and diversity in leadership key contributors to eliminating racial discrimination

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:44:15 +0000

Canada and B.C. were among the first to support United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 1989, observed annually on March 21. Yet tragically, racial discrimination continues to have tragic and far-reaching consequences for many under-represented groups. Editorial by Ajay Patel, President and CEO, Vancouver Community College.

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How hiring managers decide between two strong candidates

Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:11:33 +0000

Imagine a situation where there are two candidates being considered for a job after multiple rounds of interviews — and you are one of them. So how do you make sure that you are the chosen one?

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How upskilling can help you advance in your career

Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:40:52 +0000

The future holds tremendous growth opportunities. As job markets shift and conventional roles retire with automation, upskilling yourself can boost your career, add value to it, and expand job prospects.

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Power up your career in 2023: Adapt to these 6 workplace trends

Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 19:02:24 +0000

As the world around us is changing at lightning speed, your only competitive advantage is to adapt faster. Every skill you acquire doubles your rate of success. As you make a fresh start and head into 2023,  here are six ways to rise to the occasion and adapt to the latest trends impacting the workplace.

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6 ways to showcase your leadership skills in the workplace

Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 03:33:31 +0000

At the workplace, no whatever what your level of responsibility is, leadership skills are valuable. Even if you don’t have a formal title, you can demonstrate your leadership from any position.

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Canada needs to encourage more youth to pursue skilled trade jobs

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:12:59 +0000

You may have noticed lately that it can take weeks to book a technician to look at your furnace, or that scheduling an appointment to fix your car means waiting longer than you’re used to. These are tangible signs that we are experiencing a shortage of skilled tradespeople.

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7 ways to build a strong community at the workplace

Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:27:28 +0000

The healthiest and happiest workplaces are those where teammates work together to build a robust community. Here are 7 ways you can bring out the best in people, make work fun and further your organization’s mission.

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Immigrant voices in the media

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:34:55 +0000

A recent study on the socioeconomic conditions of first-generation immigrant and refugee journalists found that while many immigrants come with years of experience in the media from their home countries, and quite a few have gained international recognition, most have struggled to break into the Canadian media industry.

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