In this fast-paced, 90-minute virtual webinar, we will dive into practical, hands-on ways to help internationally educated professionals reclaim their careers. Step directly into the shoes of hiring managers during an eye-opening candidate screening simulation, unpack insider recruiter strategies on navigating Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and discover how to leverage LinkedIn to bypass digital gatekeepers. You will also explore actionable pathways into entrepreneurship and practical wellness tools to sustain client resilience throughout the job search.
This interactive webinar is designed for settlement practitioners, career specialists, and organizational leaders to help shift newcomer employment coaching from a deficit model to a strengths-based framework.
Participants will learn best practices for helping clients find employment, current trends, and will leave with practical approaches to improve the quality and efficiency of the services they provide.
Walk away inspired, connected, and equipped with ready-to-use practical tools and coaching strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to turn systemic barriers into actionable career solutions!
Facilitator: Alma Betancourth
Alma is a PhD Candidate at the University of Toronto, OISE, in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education. Her current thesis research centers around collaborative efforts amongst stakeholders to create suitable employment opportunities for internationally trained professionals. Alma brings over 15 years of frontline, program & curriculum design, research, and supervisory experience to her research on newcomer integration in the employment space.
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