For newcomers to Canada, gaining local work experience is often the key to enhancing their resumes and standing out in the competitive job market. Canadian employers value familiarity with local workplace culture, communication styles, and industry standards, so having Canadian experience on your resume can make a significant difference. Here are some effective strategies for building Canadian work experience and creating a resume that will catch the attention of employers. 

November is Career and Workforce Development Month in Manitoba, a province-wide initiative to support career planning and workforce growth. It’s the perfect time to explore how to gain Canadian work experience. This article will provide practical tips to help you gain experience, grow your skills, and move closer to your career goals. 

We have a Weekly W-O-R-D-S winner! Congratulations to Anastasiia‘s class for completing the single line pattern!

Don’t worry- There are still two chances to win. Try to complete one of the patterns below for your chance to win a prize for your class:

Welcome to a new month of learning and professional development opportunities! October brought insightful sessions, workshops, and chances for skill-building. Here’s a quick look back at October and what’s coming up in November.

Health Guest Speaker Webinar: Indigenous Perspectives of Health and Culturally Safe Care

It’s a race to the finish!

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At RRC Polytech’s Centre for Newcomer Integration (CNI), we understand that many internationally educated health professionals have busy lives. Whether you’re working, caring for your family, or juggling other responsibilities, our health language programs are designed to fit your schedule and help you build the communication skills needed to succeed in Canada’s healthcare system. 

CNI/LTC Students- Check your class BINGO card for a chance to win some great prizes!

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You’ve made it to CLB 7—an impressive accomplishment. You’ve proven that you can handle complex conversations, read and understand more detailed texts, and express yourself in writing. But if you’re aiming to enroll in a college or university program, there’s just one more milestone to reach: CLB 8. 

At CLB 8, you’ll be ready to handle the academic challenges that come with pursuing higher education in Canada. This final step in your language journey is about honing your skills to meet the demands of academic life, such as writing research papers, understanding lectures, and engaging in critical thinking. So, how do you make the leap from CLB 7 to CLB 8? 

CNI/LTC Students- Check your class BINGO card for a chance to win some great prizes!

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1. Hidden Job Market  
   • Jobs that are available but not advertised publicly.
   • These jobs are often found through networking, cold calls, volunteering, etc. 
   • For additional information on the hidden job market, visit the following link: https://arrivein.com/career-ca/15-tips-to-tap-into-canadas-hidden-job-market/ or contact Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca) for regional students.    
2. LinkedIn 
   • A social networking website designed for professionals to share work-related information. It allows job seekers to post their resumes, and employers to post jobs.
   • LinkedIn is a great way to build your network. 
   • For additional information on LinkedIn, visit the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/  
3. Manitoba Start  
   • An organization that connects businesses to the workforce and is the leading provider of career services for newcomers to the province. They help with employers’ recruitment needs by matching the unique skill sets of qualified, job-ready newcomers with employers’ specific job requirements. 
   • For additional information about Manitoba Start, click the following link: 
     https://manitobastart.com/for-newcomers/career-services/  
4.  Adaptability 
   • The ability to adjust to new/different conditions.
   • Being adaptable in the workplace is important.
   • Employers value employees that are successfully able to manage changes in the workplace. Being adaptable is also important because it showcases your ability to be resourceful, displays your leadership skills, determination, analytical skills and more.  
     

Check your class Weekly W-O-R-D-S card and try to complete one of the following patterns for a chance to win a prize:

If your class completes a BINGO, email CNI/LTC Student Integration Coordinator, Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca).

All the best!

CNI/LTC Students- Check your class BINGO card for a chance to win some great prizes!

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