Helping IEPs Find Jobs That Make Use of Their Experience and Education

These drop-in sessions will explore how job search counsellors can help IEPs tackle the labour market and identify their specializations and accomplishments. Do you help Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) find employment in Alberta? If so, these free online drop-in sessions are for you!

In each of these sessions, participants will be presented with a case study and then split into groups. They will be asked to discuss and consider some questions, such as: What is the main obstacle this IEP is facing? What job search strategy would you recommend to this IEP? What changes would you recommend they make to their resume? The groups will then be asked to present their findings and discuss ideas and strategies with the greater group.

This ongoing series will cover a wide range of professions, and each session will feature a different case study. While we recommend attending all sessions, it is not mandatory to do so. Participants may pick and choose which sessions they would like to register for.

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Helping Immigrants Get Through the Licensing / Registration Process of Regulatory Bodies (January 11th, 2021)

For many immigrants (particularly those in the health care sector), getting back to a position that makes use of their education and experience requires getting licensed or registered by the appropriate regulatory body. Both immigrant applicants and regulatory body staff members experience significant frustration when interacting with one another through these licensing / registration process. Job search counsellors can help their clients by helping them answer the following questions:

• Is licensing / registration truly necessary?
• How do you put your best foot forward in the licensing / registration process?

Important Note:

Please be sure to watch the following videos ahead of attending a session.

• Videos

If you have any questions, please reach out to pd@aaisa.ca.