Newcomers Corner
Newcomers...don't stay New for long!
Newsletter by Newcomer Information Centre February/March 2010 |
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It is common for many newcomers to dedicate half of the first page of their resumes to education. They mention not just the degree and the university, but also the subjects, the grades, and the class projects. Having been a recruiter for Canadian employers, I can say that it is too much information and unfortunately, it can prevent the employer from moving onto the next page. I realised that the value placed on education is different in Canada than it is in many other countries - may be because in those countries, it is only 2-5% of the population that has university education. Whereas in Canada, 25-30% of the population is university educated. Most Canadian employers expect to see just the canditate's degree and where they obtained it - nothing more.
Melissa Magder
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"You already have every characteristic necessary for success if you recognize it, claim it, and use it."
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New Bursaries Will Help Newcomers Get Training And Experience
 A new education bursary is being introduced to help newcomers get the local training they need to find a job in their field.
The Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program will help cover the cost of short-term college and university bridge training programs that are not covered under the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). The 19-month pilot project is expected to help more than 1,800 newcomers enter bridge training programs in high-demand fields.
The targeted, fast-track and flexible training provided by these programs helps skilled newcomers get jobs that match their education, skills, and experience. These programs also offer work experience such as internships, clinical placements, job shadowing and mentorships, as well as employment services such as interview preparation, labour market information and job search skills. For more information, contact nic@tcet.com |
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Canada's Bio-economy Needs You
Believe it or not there is actually a shortage of biotechnology professionals in Canada. To address this situation, BioTalent Canada has developed key resources to help newcomers tap into the opportunity.
Are you a foreign-trained professional in the life sciences, human health or medical devices? Or maybe you have a degree in pharmaceuticals, biosciences or bioinformatics from back home. These are just a few of the many sectors that make up the Canadian bio-economy, which is rapidly growing and in demand at present. A large part of bio-economy is Biotechnology, which involves research, manufacturing and commercialization of products.
The good news is that these sectors value foreign talent highly, and are ready to hire foreign-trained professionals because of their high standards of education. The bad news, however, is that they hesitate to do so without 'Canadian experience,' a term which most newcomers have come to despise because of the Catch-22 scenario it presents. In order to get that Canadian experience, you have to apply for a job that also requires Canadian experience!
BioTalent Canada is an organization that promises to solve many of the problems faced by foreign-trained bio-technology professionals. It provides a means for newcomers to upgrade their skills to fit perfectly with the requirements of the hiring companies, develop a plan to enter the industry and secure rewarding jobs in their own field. Among the many resources, BioSkills Recognition Program, is developed to create the ability for anyone entering the bio-economy workforce to have their skills recognized and be connected with employers in an efficient manner. The program allows for skills recognition, networking within the bio-community, recognition among peers, exposure to career choices and much more. It acts as a 'seal of approval,' recognizing individuals as BioReady, or a well qualified candidate for Canadian biotechnology employer. For an in-depth explanation of the recognition process, visit Skills Recognition Program.
Another resource to watch out for is PetriDishTM, a job bank dedicated to job opportunities in the biotechnology industry. Through the PetriDishTM jobseekers can post resumes, apply directly for job openings, search for jobs based on location and create job alert profiles. The website can also be viewed in French. Visit www.petridish.ca for a free registration and to tap into BioTalent's job bank.
If you have any questions, please contact us at nic@tcet.com or drop by at any of our locations resources in print from BioTalent Canada. |
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