September 21, 2013
Issue # 17
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| Celebrating InterNations 6th Anniversary with Brian |
I was attending the 6th anniversary of InterNations in Toronto (pictured above with my friend Brian and new immigrant from Spain) InterNations is the world's number ONE expats community. At their meetings, I get to practice most of the 5 languages I speak. Each time I go, I'm reminded of how important it is to be able to communicate with different people from different countries, not just in language but also in our mannerisms.
Even if you're from a different culture and the Canadian mannerisms are strange to you, don't hesitate to approach people you don't know at networking events. There is always a way to make yourself understood, even if you don't at first find the right words. Just keep at it! You WILL find a common ground. So get out there and network so you can make your career dreams come alive.
Wishing you an interview filled week!
Aline
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I'm Sorry We Don't Hire Generalists Here
A refrain many newcomers to Canada hear from employers is that they are looking for specialists and experts in one field, NOT generalists.
Wissam worked 5 years in the Finance industry in Lebanon. When he emigrated to Canada, He couldn't find a job for 8 months. In fact, he wasn't alone: a recent study shows that 26% of immigrants said a lack of Canadian experience in a specific specialty remains an obstacle to finding work in Canada.
Just Can't Get Satisfaction
When I met Wissam, he was in a survival job, earning 50% lower than his old job in Lebanon. I knew he could do better if he positioned himself as an expert in a specialized field, using the same skills he'd used for his job back home. I helped Wissam identify his transferable skills and knowledge. I helped him reposition himself in Finance. As a result, he secured a $75,000 job as a Senior Financial analyst within 3 months.
Find Your Specialty
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Aline Ayoub is the CEO and founder of Aline Ayoub HR Consulting.www.ayoubhr.com . She's an expert in the human resources field. A trusted advisor and an avid coach, Aline helps highly educated former executive immigrants integrate into the Canadian market place quickly and at the same scale as their previous earnings. Awarded the highest award of achievement at the Dale Carnegie coaching institute, Aline provided leadership for the conduct of Human Resources at HBC, Loblaw's and Sears, for 30 years.
Aline prepares former executive immigrants to find similar Canadian jobs with proven methods that makes them look like they are the ONLY SOLUTUON to the employer.
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Sincerely,
Aline Ayoub
Coaching For Canadian Career Success
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