Help for Newcomers to get Credentials Recognized

Newcomers to Canada will soon have better access to essential information about how to have their credentials recognized, thanks to support from the Government of Canada. Mr. Mike Wallace, Member of Parliament for Burlington, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced funding for new projects that will help foreign-trained professionals find the information they need to succeed in their chosen career. "Our long-term economic success as a country depends on allowing all Canadians and all newcomers to Canada to reach their full working potential," said Mr. Wallace. "With these projects, our government is helping to ensure that newcomers have the information they need to get their credentials recognized in Canada." By contributing $655,372 to the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program, the Government of Canada is providing foreign-trained practical nurses, medical radiation technologists, pharmacists and teachers with the information they need to get their credentials recognized in Canada. The organization will receive an additional $508,733 to update and expand the distribution of its Newcomers to Canada DayPlanner.

Interview Questions... Clues

This is an article on typical Canadian Job Interview questions and think about how you would answer them. Read the questions listed, followed by some clue/strategy/suggestions to deal with it.

1. Tell me about yourself?
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present.

2. Why did you leave your last job?
Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a majorproblem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons.