From an interview with Dafe Oraka – Manager, Enterprise Decision Support, RBC. Dafe Oraka was a successful investment banker in Nigeria. He had built his network and was doing very well. There was no urgent need to leave, but looking into the future, he asked himself, “Where can I [...]
From an interview with Laura Stürmer, Senior Associate Brand Manager, and Arrive Ambassador. Laura Stürmer came to Canada from Brazil as an international student in 2016. She started as a marketing coordinator at a major Canadian retailer, where until very recently, she was an Associate Band Manager. Laura interviewed [...]
Volunteering is an integral part of Canadian culture. Children are encouraged to do it, and high school students must complete mandatory volunteer hours. Adults volunteer their time and skills at charities, non-profit organizations, political parties, religious faith organizations, youth groups, and many other places. According to Statistics Canada, in 2013, [...]
From an interview with Mansi Bhavsar, Learning and Development specialist, image consultant, and Arrive Ambassador. In the era of social distancing, most of us are adjusting (with varying degrees of success) to the new normal, the new digital reality: staying home, working from home, and for many newcomers, looking [...]
From an interview with Wanzi Silva – Banking Advisor, RBC Meeting Place When Wanzi came to Canada from Sri Lanka in 2017, she was a private investment banker with a four-page long resume and an elevator pitch that went to the top of the CN tower. Now, as an [...]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented global event. It has changed the way we live, work, and connect with each other. As countries strive to contain the disease and flatten the curve, no matter where you live, social distancing, self-isolation and good hygiene practices are now our new normal. Many [...]
From an interview with Gaurav Agarwal - Manager, Business & Commercial Banking, RBC After working nine years as a banker in India, Gaurav and his wife took a calculated risk and moved to Canada. They gave themselves six months to achieve their goals, and if things didn’t work out, [...]
From an interview with Laurel Falconi, Manager of Corporate Engagement, ACCES Employment Laurel Falconi has some good news for newcomers looking for a job in a COVID-19 market. As manager of corporate engagement at ACCES Employment in Toronto, she knows the Canadian job market and has tips to help [...]
From an interview with Antonietta Andreone, fashion designer Antonietta (Anto) came from Caracas, Venezuela, to join her boyfriend – now husband – Diego, after a four year long, long-distance relationship. As a fashion designer, Anto takes the ideas in her head and brings them to life. Likewise, with her [...]
From an interview with Siang Khor, Tech Lead at Arrive Over the past number of years, working from home (WFH) has become increasingly normal for an ever-growing segment of the workforce – especially those in tech. Employees working remotely a day or two a week has become a matter [...]
From an Interview with Princeton Ebanks – software developer, teacher and writer Princeton Ebanks came to Canada from Jamaica in November 2018. He is a software developer, teacher and writer. He is also the central character in a story familiar to newcomers the world over – leaving friends and [...]
Newcomers in Canada have most of their goals and dreams tied to three essential pillars — life, career, and finance. In our article, Coping with Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions as a newcomer in Canada, we shared some tips and advice to guide you during this uncertain time. For those who have [...]