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How to Reduce Stress During a Job Search

Thursday | May 21, 2020 | by Elena Krechko

Elena Krechko is a certified life coach and psychologist from Russia. She is also an Expert Ambassador for WES. Below, she provides tips to help you overcome stress and anxiety during your job search. Major life transitions are always stressful, and that is […]

Online Learning and Training for Immigrants in the U.S.

Tuesday | May 19, 2020 | by Max Mallet

Are you searching for free online courses and training you can take from the comfort of your home? Look no further than the online resources offered by immigrant-serving organizations, which are working tirelessly on behalf of their clients to provide a range of […]

How to Adapt to Online Learning: Tips for International Students

Tuesday | May 12, 2020 | by Aliyyah Nazeem

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, universities and colleges across Canada have closed their doors to all non-essential staff and students, disrupting the study plans of 642,480 international students in the country. According to an Eduvation blog post, 85 percent of the institutions […]

Master Your Next Video Interview

Friday | May 8, 2020 | by WES Advisor

Many employers are shifting to virtual hiring experiences, conducting video and phone interviews with job candidates. In fact, according to HireVue, as of March 2020, 89% of employers had begun to use virtual interviews during the hiring process. Here are ten tips that […]

Deciphering Business Abbreviations in North America

Monday | May 4, 2020 | by WES Advisor

You’ve received an email from your manager that says she’s WFH today. Does that mean she’s in a bad mood? Fortunately, no—it simply means your manager is “working from home.” In fact, office closures during these unprecedented times have many people working from […]