Are you a Permanent Resident with industry-specific skills and experience, motivated to deepen your soft skills to get ahead in your career in Canada?If yes, you may be eligible to participate in ASCEND, an exciting and innovative online and in-person training program. There is no cost to participate.

ASCEND provides:• Innovative and interactive employment readiness training

that supports you in developing skills identified by BC employers, Human Resource experts, skilled immigrants and mentors as keys to employment success

• Opportunities to identify and develop your existing strengths and transferable skills

• Online modules you can start, stop, and pick up again at your own pace through any internet-connected device

• In-person workshops for you to directly investigate and practice the concepts learned online

• Videos, audio clips, games and quizzes to support your learning

Interview with Giuliana LozaNext in ASCEND’s HR expert interview series is a conversation with Giuliana Loza, who immigrated to Canada from Peru. Giuliana is currently a recruiter for Compass Group Canada. She discusses interview etiquette,

soft skills and cultural differences, and places particular emphasis on

the importance of an achievements-based resume.

Applied Skills Curriculum to Empower Newcomer Development

ASCEND focuses on strengthening your skills in:

Communication styles, negotiation and reactions

Effective use of online employment tools

Personal branding | Relationship building and networking

Business communication | Job searching | Career planning

Program eligibility:

Permanent resident | Advanced proficiency in English

Two or more years of experience (overseas and in Canada)

Currently unemployed or not working in your field of education and/or experience

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Analytical strengths

Communication

Dependability

Key strengths that most employers look forEmployers looking to hire skilled talent typically look for a core set of strengths. These strengths are both universal and transferable, and they’re often the foundation of success in a role. It is important to understand what your strengths are and how you are using them on a day to day basis.

PROGRAM PARTNERS:

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