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2015 Forums and Roundtables

By danny.lee

In April 2015, IEC-BC hosted roundtables for Professional Immigrants Network (PINs) members,  employers and provincial and federal governments, to address key employment issues and to develop collective solutions. A follow-up Forum with … Continued

Improve English Skills

By danny.lee

You’ve secured your immigrant talent; now how do you make the most of your new hire? See strategies below to improve English and provide support. You’ve found someone perfect — … Continued

Tips on Hiring Immigrant Talent

By danny.lee

Now that you’ve found your immigrant candidates, how do you easily assess their resumes? Interview them? Check their references? Offer them the job? Download complete guides: BC HRMA Hiring and Retaining Skilled Immigrants Toolkit and/or … Continued

Tips for Screening Resumes

By danny.lee

Below are tips on screening resumes that will help in the assessment of new immigrant applications. In addition to the tips, be sure to check out the Resume Review Centre … Continued

Assessing Professional Credentials

By danny.lee

Why review professional credentials? Well, because depending on the type of occupation, sometimes you have to. In Canada, there are essentially two types of occupations. Regulated occupations Are regulated by … Continued

Assessing International Experience

By danny.lee

Why assess international experience? Reviewing a resume with international experience can seem daunting. You may not be familiar with the organizations listed, let alone their reputations, and the role titles may … Continued