Job Search Evolutions is a program targeted to immigrant job seekers. Job search in Canada can be extremely different than what most immigrants have experienced in their countries of origin. Becoming familiar with the proven job search techniques and strategies can assist immigrant job seekers conduct efficient and focused job search. Job Search Evolutions offers an innovative 3-phase program designed for individuals with various backgrounds to assist them in every step of their job search.

Program Details

Phase 1: Job Search Modules

The modular job search workshop is a 2-week intensive program which covers a variety of job search related topics such as:

• Labour Market Information
• Resumes
• Interviews
• Cover Letters
• Job Search Strategies
• Networking/ Cold Calls
• Informational Interviews

Upon completion, participants will have acquired knowledge about and prepared job search tools such as resumes and cover letters suited to their job goals. They will have participated in mock interviews and gained an understanding of the necessity of networking in effective job search.

Phase 1: Language Supported Job Search

Job search is one of the first steps many immigrants take upon landing. However, they may find it too soon to make the most of a job search workshop offered in English, as they do not have sufficient English skills. At Job Search Evolutions, we offer regular language supported job search in Cantonese, Farsi, Korean and Mandarin for job seekers who would not be able to benefit from our English workshops. Workshops in other languages are provided by appointment.

Phase 2: Career Café

Having gathered all the basic knowledge about job search techniques and strategies in the Job Search Modules, participants are ready to apply what they have learned in theory to their job search. This can prove to be a trying period for many job seekers. Job Search Evolutions offers weekly support groups known as Career Cafes for individuals with technical and non-technical backgrounds to maintain their focus, as well as receive support and feedback on their job search. The Career Cafes will assist job seekers to:

• Develop a job search plan
• Effectively market their skills
• Connect with Employers in their field
• Prepare effective job applications
• Improve their interview performance

The Technical Career Café welcomes individuals with a background in any of the following professions: Engineering, Information Technology, Architecture & Interior Design and Science.

The Non-Technical Career Café is tailored to the needs of professionals from the following disciplines: Finance (All fields including Banking), Marketing, Legal, Health, Customer Service, Office Administration and Business Development / Sales and Education / Training professions.

Phase 3: Job Mentoring Program

New immigrants with professional credentials obtained in a country other than Canada face significant challenges to re-enter their field of expertise upon immigration. The Job Mentoring Program is an initiative to address some of the barriers skilled immigrants face. The program provides direction, guidance and clarity to skilled immigrants by connecting them with locally-trained professionals or professionally established immigrants in their respective occupations. At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., job mentors act as a guide, sometimes taking the role of a coach to provide personalized career-related suggestions, as well as support and help orient professional immigrants in their field of expertise in Canada.

Clients eligible for Job Mentoring will be matched with mentors in a professional field related to their own. The mentors will dedicate up to 12 hours of their time over a period of three months to the clients and provide them with valuable insights for re-entry into their field of expertise. 

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