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How to Negotiate Salary as a Newcomer

Tunde Omotoye | February 11, 2020

WES Ambassador Tunde Omotoye started his career as a Human Resources Associate in Nigeria. He certainly understood how the hiring process worked! However, he needed to learn an entirely new process when he immigrated to Canada. (You can read his success story here.) One of the biggest challenges is learning how to negotiate salary. Below, […]

How Newcomers Can Build Credit in the U.S.

Akinyi Ochieng | February 4, 2020

In the United States, a good credit score can help you achieve your personal and professional goals. However, newcomers do not have a credit score when they arrive in the U.S. This can make it difficult to settle into your new life. For example, you might need to demonstrate that you are reliable with finances […]

Everything You Need to Know About Credit Scores

Akinyi Ochieng | January 31, 2020

When you think about “success,” one thing you probably think about is financial security. If you have recently moved to the United States, you might pursue success by continuing your education or starting a new career. However, getting a great job and saving money isn’t necessarily enough to guarantee financial security. You might also need […]

Career Counselling and Microloans in Canada

Gavin Au-Yeung | January 28, 2020

Why do skilled immigrants have a hard time finding jobs in Canada? Some newcomers struggle to understand and navigate the labour market. Other people might be doing everything right, but employers simply won’t recognize their international experience. Then, there is a group of people who know they need to continue their training in order to […]

6 Tips to Improve Your IELTS Academic Writing Score

Roshan Patroo | January 23, 2020

For many students, the writing section of the IELTS test can be one of the most challenging. The good news is that careful preparation will go a long way in helping to get the band score you need. Use the six tips below to maximize your chances of success on the writing section of your […]

STEM Careers in Canada: What Are Your Job Prospects?

Zara Khan | January 16, 2020

Canada’s job market offers many opportunities to skilled immigrants who have a background in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). The Canadian government is providing exceptional support to STEM-related research, training, and development, and has introduced multiple plans over the past few years to promote STEM innovation. One example is its Innovation and Skills Plan. […]

Our 10 Best Immigration Resources of 2019

WES Advisor | January 15, 2020

Last year, readers and viewers from around the world discovered helpful content on WES.org. From blog posts and e-guides to webinars and FAQs, we published more content than ever before—and you couldn’t get enough! That was especially true when it came to content covering topics like: WES credential evaluations Finding a job in the United […]

What is Canada’s Student Direct Stream?

Kelly Acheson | January 10, 2020

Launched by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in June 2018, the Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit application stream for international students who want to pursue higher education in Canada. IRCC developed this program to support the rapid growth of international student applications. The main benefit of the SDS for applicants […]

RNIP Canada: About Thunder Bay’s New Immigration Pilot

Zara Khan | January 8, 2020

People from all over the world move to Canada to fulfill their dreams. From 2018 to 2019, the country welcomed more than 300,000 immigrants. In 2020, there might be even more opportunities available, thanks to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). One popular location for newcomers to settle in is the province of Ontario. […]

Immigrant Success Story: Ivy’s Journey to Canada

Ivy Anigbogu | December 30, 2019

Ivy Anigbogu is a successful accountant in Canada. In this blog post, she recounts how she immigrated with her family from Nigeria to Canada. She also provides pre-arrival advice for other immigrants looking to make a similar journey. In 2017, my husband, Henry, and I began to consider immigrating to Canada from Nigeria, our home […]

Networking Tips for Immigrants

Ronita Mohan | December 24, 2019

“Networking” is the first suggestion most immigrants hear when they start looking for a job in the United States. But how do you network successfully when you are still learning about your new country and its culture? When you don’t know many people in your new city—especially if you are still learning English—it can be […]

Does an Income Share Agreement Make Sense for You?

Carolyn Ford | December 23, 2019

Income share agreements (ISAs) are gaining traction among students as a means of funding higher education. In this blog post, Carolyn Ford explores the pros and cons of ISAs. She also describes how to compare an ISA to a traditional loan. As students accept offers of admission and prepare to arrive on campus, they usually […]

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