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In today’s newsletter: I wrote a thing on CBC Canada about my relationship with Black History Month as a Black Canadian immigrant.
Also: Nida Jamshed has nine tips for anyone currently dealing with the Canadian job market.
Plus: We’ve got an AMA coming up with Luki Danukarjanto on how soft skills improve your job hunting chances.
By: Dozie Anyaegbunam
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My black history is elsewhere, but…
Every February, I am always left with this strange feeling, one where I am celebrating a history that’s mine to celebrate because of my skin color. My history happened back in Nigeria. And it’s a very different one from the long shadow of American slavery that shapes so much of what Black History Month commemorates.
I finally got the chance to explore a thought that had been noodling in my head for the past five years.
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Nida Jamshed arrived in Canada seven months ago with a PhD degree and 10 years of experience as a community-based researcher and educator across the USA, South Asia, and Europe. Despite having extensive work experience and a well-recognized educational qualification, she found herself struggling in the Canadian job market.
Based on my experience, observations and countless interactions with professionals and skilled immigrants, she’s put together a detailed piece on what works. You’ve probably seen some of the tips in that piece. But I can guarantee that there are a couple that could come in handy if you are on the hunt or have someone who’s searching.
Read the full thing here ⬇️
We’ve got a job hunting AMA coming up in 3 weeks
The Newcomers is hosting an AMA with Luki Danukarjanto, the “soft skills guy,” on March 12th 2pm EST. We’ll be asking him all the right questions about how soft skills improve your job hunting chances.
If you’ve got any burning questions, send them in. We’re currently at 11 questions and I’ll seal the mailbag once we get to 15 questions.
Registration details coming by end of the week.
Good finds
Dennis Agbegha was on The Karas Wright Show talking about why community is one of the most overlooked assets for entrepreneurs, and how isolation, ego, and lack of planning can hold founders back.
Newcomer Parenting in Canada. Jhocelin Gilbert was on the U Multicultural channel talking about newcomer parenting and cultural differences with Liz Marroquín.
The Newcomers resources & guides
Start Here. This page serves as a navigation hub for discovering the stories and the content we produce.
The Immigrant’s Guide to Canadian Small Talk. Learn why small talk matters more than you think in Canada, the art of the opening line, how to read the room, and how to make graceful exits.
The Ten Commandments of Settling Into Canada. Some basic rules for making it slightly easier for you to settle into Canada.
Want to work with us? Check out The Newcomers Media Kit
Want more immigrant interviews? Listen to The Newcomers Podcast.
Looking to find out what Canadian immigration program you’re eligible for? Check out our Who’s Eligible For series.
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