Career Development Skills - International Clients
Join us for this year's Summer Career Development Skills series!
This year our Career Development Skills workshops are focusing on skills that Career Advisors and Settlement Counsellors working with International Clients would benefit from. International clients include Newcomers to Canada, Mid-career Immigrants & International Students.
There are 3 topics available related to this: Coaching International Clients About Salary Negotiation in Canada; Preparing International Clients to Strategically Pass Probation in Canada; & Explaining Business Communication Essentials for Canadian Workplaces. Course descriptions, dates and times are detailed below.
Note: These are a series of skill-upgrading webinars, i.e., career advisor training. They offer practical ready-to-use knowledge and are not meant to be similar to a conference session. Each webinar provides real-world applicability and key practical career advising tools that can enhance effectiveness in assisting clients or students. Worksheets or handouts will always be provided.
Coaching International Clients About Salary Negotiation in Canada
Fri, July 5, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Designed to equip Career Advisors & Settlement Counsellors working with Newcomers to Canada, Mid-career Immigrants and International Students, with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively teach their clients about salary negotiation in the Canadian job market while considering cross-cultural differences. Advisors will learn how to guide clients through pre-employment salary negotiations, salary increases during employment, and exploring compensation beyond salary. The workshop will also provide insights from a Human Resources professional to enhance advisors' understanding of the employer perspectives.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the importance of considering cross-cultural differences in salary negotiation for clients in the Canadian job market.
- Learn effective teaching strategies for pre-employment negotiation techniques, taking into account cultural nuances.
- Develop skills in guiding clients through negotiating salary increases during employment while considering cultural differences.
- Gain knowledge of various forms of compensation and benefits beyond salary, with an emphasis on cultural relevance.
- Enhance understanding of employer perspectives across cultures through insights from a Human Resources professional.
Preparing International Clients to Strategically Pass Probation in Canada
Fri, July 19, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Provides Career Advisors working with Newcomers to Canada, Mid-career Immigrants and International Students, with strategies to effectively assist their clients in thriving during the probationary period within Canadian workplaces and foster successful integration and career advancement. Advisors will gain insights into guiding clients to grasp the importance of this phase, establish relevant goals that match employer expectations, pinpoint key performance indicators (KPIs), cultivate credibility, and nurture positive professional relationships within their new work environment.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the importance of the probationary period for immigrant clients and international students in Canadian workplaces.
- Learn strategies for assisting clients in setting goals aligned with employer expectations during the probationary period.
- Develop skills in helping clients identify and define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to their roles and industries.
- Gain knowledge of effective techniques for advising clients on building credibility and establishing positive relationships in their new work environment.
- Empower Career Advisors with the confidence and tools to provide comprehensive support to clients as they navigate and thrive during the probationary period.
Explaining Business Communication Essentials for Canadian Workplaces
Fri, Aug 2, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Crafted to empower Career Advisors working with Newcomers to Canada, Mid-career Immigrants and International Students, with the expertise needed to delve into the heart of Canadian workplace dynamics. Mastering business communication strategies and understanding cross-communication differences to unlock doors of opportunity is key. Explore communication styles, hierarchy, and relationship-building strategies, mastering direct communication and task-oriented approaches. From punctuality to small talk, every facet of workplace success is illuminated, ensuring your readiness to excel in the Canadian job market. Join us and equip yourself with the tools needed to unleash your client's full potential!
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the informal approach to hierarchy in Canadian workplaces and its contrast with other hierarchical cultures
- Learn about the value of egalitarian communication in Canada and the preference for direct communication, contrasting with indirect communication styles
- Gain insights into the importance of task-oriented relationship-building in Canadian workplaces and its distinction from relationship-focused cultures
- Develop awareness and skills related to punctuality, reliability, accountability, professional dress, congruency, self-starting, proactiveness, credibility, team dynamics, and small talk in the Canadian workplace context.
- Acquire practical strategies and cultural insights to navigate and succeed in Canadian workplaces, fostering professional integration and advancement.
