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

Why test language proficiency? When aspects of a resume lead us to believe that English is an applicant’s second language or when we hear an accent we immediately begin to … Continued

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

Why assess academic credential equivalency? You may not have to get a formal assessment of academic credential equivalency depending on the role. In many cases what you’re really looking for … Continued

Many organizations in your community work with immigrants to ensure they are job ready. Connecting with these organizations will provide you with screened, job-ready candidates — for free. See the … Continued

Resumes come in all shapes and sizes, and with all sorts of different content expectations depending on what positions your candidate has held, what industries they’ve worked in, and what … Continued

Communication Use immigrant-friendly language and allow for differences in communication styles. English isn’t a first — or even second — language for many immigrants, and Canadian workplace culture is new … Continued

The following are places employers can advertise job openings.  Wherever you decide to post, be sure to keep the language simple (avoid jargon) and make the posting as welcoming to … Continued

Update job descriptions Use barrier-free job descriptions to attract top immigrant talent. The differences between barrier-free and traditional job descriptions are listed below. Or download Tip Sheet 1: How to Create … Continued

TELUS is Canada’s fastest-growing national telecommunications company, with more than 43,000 employees. The Company provides a wide range of communications products and services, including wireless, data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, … Continued