Job Searching Tips – What are soft skills, and why are they important? Landing a job in Canada is not just about being good at technical stuff. Your soft skills, like communication and teamwork, also play an important role in job success and career growth. If you’re new to Canada, having strong soft skills can…
Job Searching Tips – How to Avoid Employment Scam Finding a job in a new country can be a stressful experience. If you don’t know how the official hiring process is done in that country or are new to job searching, you can be a victim of an employment scam. There are many ways to…
Speed Up Your Job Search with the Mentoring Program The comment was collected and shared with permission from the program graduate, Yogesh Raheja. One of our mentoring program graduates, Yogesh Raheja, was able to secure a job as a Data Scientist at Canada’s largest not-for-profit automobile association after completing the mentoring program at the YMCA.…
YMCA Mentoring Program for Immigrants Networking is considered one of the important parts of someone’s career success. When you start a new life in a country where you don’t know anyone, go out and explore. Talk to people, or join a group of your interest. In Canada, you can find many programs that support newcomers…
Career in the Skilled Trades What are the skilled trades? The skilled trade is a profession that involves working with your hands and requires specialized training, a particular skill set, and knowledge. The skilled trades are divided into the following sectors: I had previous work experience in the skilled trades before coming to Canada. How…
What you need to know about Canadian Resume When you are applying for a job in Canada, you will need to submit a Resume. It is different from a CV. A resume is a summary of your professional qualifications, such as your work experiences, accomplishments, skills, and educational background relevant to the position you are…
Immigrating to a new country could also mean a career change. As a newcomer, you have already possessed several skills and attributes required to succeed in the new country. That’s why the YMCA Newcomer Information Centre partners with YMCA Career Planning and Development Services to offer FREE* limited one-on-one career counselling for newcomers in Canada.This…
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is happy to introduce the “Fast Track Tech Jobs”. This is a new bridging program for internationally trained professionals offered by the YMCA of GTA in partnership with Seneca College and Employment Ontario. HIGHLIGHTS • Cloud Computing and Big Data Industry Trends• The uniqueness of YMCA’s Bridge Program• Program Eligibility…
As someone who moved to a new country, you may leave your successful career behind. And maybe you plan to find work in your field, or you may decide to pursue another career. No matter your decision on what profession you want to have in Canada, it’s crucial to research the occupation. Our Information & Referral…
Mark your calendar and attend the YMCA Multi-Employer Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from 11 am to 4 pm. This free event is open to all job seekers with job opportunities ranging from Call Centre Representatives, Personal Support Worker, IT Analyst, General Labour and more. Most positions will be located in Scarborough,…
