International Student Work Search Program
Navigate the common challenges International Students in Manitoba face when attaining their career goals and entering the Canadian Labour Market.
Change and Transition: International Students face several challenges when studying and planning to stay in Canada and become Canadian citizens; this session is designed to let International Students see what challenges their peers encounter, and find ways and resources to overcome them.
Career Planning: International Students looking to start their career in the Canadian Labour Market benefit from resources, information and planning techniques to ensure career plans lead to desired outcomes.
Work Search: International Students seeking employment opportunities learn proven job searching techniques that reflect the Canadian Labour Market prospects available, but that often go underexploited.
Marketing Tools: International Students often struggle with developing market tools to showcase their skills, and experience; development of appropriate networking abilities and writing strong resumes ensure International Students gain access to Canadian Employers, Industry Professional and Peers.
The duration of the workshop is 5 days and is currently being offered virtually.
Resume + ATS workshop for International Students
Your resume is your most powerful self-marketing tool and the key to a successful job application!
Learn how to target your resume effectively and get past Applicant Tracking Systems – software large companies use for resume scanning and assessment.
This interactive and practical session will cover:
- How to craft resumes that showcase your global experience, academic achievements, and skills.
- How to design impactful skill statements that include measurable results.
- What is an Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)?
- How does ATS Work?
- How does it impact your work search?
- How to optimize your resume.
Canadian Workplace Culture for International Students
Adapting to the culture of the workplace in Canada can be a huge adjustment. Explore Canadian communication styles, navigate power dynamics, and examine the written and unwritten rules of the Canadian workplace in this new and exciting workshop!
In this workshop, you will learn about:
- How to explore and adapt to cultural expectations in the Canadian workplace.
- Corporate culture and the role of human resources in the onboarding process.
- How to explore opportunities to grow your career and achieve work-life balance.
Interview Skills Workshop for International Students
Get that job! This virtual workshop will provide international students with the opportunity to practice interview preparation tactics, common interview questions, and appropriate body language and communication styles to improve their interview skills.
Manitoba Start’s Interview Skills Workshop will help you prepare for interviews in Canada. This interactive, virtual workshop will allow you to practice your interview skills and receive feedback to identify strengths and areas of improvement in the interview process, by a certified Career Coach.
In this workshop, you will:
- Learn how to answer challenging interview questions.
- Enhance/build your self-confidence and presentation.
- Achieve success.
This workshop is divided into 2 lessons:
Lesson 1 – Preparation (1-2 hours self-study): Whether this is your first interview or one of a series of interviews you will attend preparation is important for success. This lesson will offer practical strategies to prepare for your next interview and provide techniques to impress potential employers.
Lesson 2 – Live Interview Practice (3 hours online): This interactive, virtual session will allow you to practice your interview skills and receive feedback to identify strengths and areas of improvement in the interview process, by a certified Career Coach. Developing your interview skills will be useful as you conduct future interviews with organizations in your job search.
*To register contact your Career Coach. If you are not a client yet you can register as a new client to get access. Sessions are held virtually through MS Teams and open to Manitoba Start clients only.
