ERIEC is working with Dr. Lai of the University of Calgary to assist them to recruit for interview candidates for a very important research project. This project will examine the socio-cultural interactions and issues related to etiquette faced by professional immigrants in the workplace.
A fun idea related to new networking models came to us through a proposal developed by the FC Edmonton Soccer Club. The Club offered to host a pre-game Speed Career Networking event with a soccer game to be enjoyed immediately afterwards.
After our first meeting of getting to know each other, I noticed Nadeem’s energy level had gone up—he was more open with me and we talked a little bit about each other on a more personal level.
In this brief yet engaging video produced by Shaw TV in Edmonton, you can watch a mentorship pair share their perspectives on mentoring and how having a mentor can help make a difference in how they look at their professional future.
My mentor encouraged me to continue volunteering especially in the field that I might want to launch a career path in. One of the huge tools of the mentorship program is networking.