Windmill’s Mentorship Program is a Lifeline for Newcomers
Yusef moved to Canada with years of experience in the project-management sector. His struggle to find work, due to a lack of Canadian work experience, was an unexpected barrier in his job search. ..
The importance of professional networking in Canada
Professional networking in Canada can be the step that empowers skilled immigrants and refugees to succeed in achieving their career goals and growing their incomes. The Windmill Microlending blog..
Six success strategies to help internationally-trained lawyers (ITLs) advance in their Canadian careers
Estimated reading time: 2.5 minutes In summary: The journey to become a lawyer in Canada can be isolating and complicated for internationally-trained lawyers (ITLs). However, demand for lawyers in..
Ask yourself these four questions to find out if a mentor can help you achieve career success in Canada
Take Windmill Microlending’s Newcomer Mentoring Self-Questionnaire to see if you can benefit from a mentoring relationship and reach your career goals Estimated reading time: 3 minutes In summary: ..
Immigrant and refugee women in Canada can benefit from mentorship: Four mentoring success strategies
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes In summary: Newcomer women face greater barriers to career advancement, income growth and employment than other groups in Canada. Mentorship can help counteract..
Five ways mentorship can help immigrant and refugee IT professionals succeed in Canada
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes In summary: Mentorship can play a powerful role in helping internationally-trained IT professionals to succeed in their Canadian careers. Mentors can offer their..
Advice for young newcomer professionals: Seek mentorship to help you achieve career success in Canada
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes In summary: Young professional and highly-educated newcomers to Canada are increasingly concerned about their long-term career success. Mentorship can play a role..
Tools and tips to help newcomers to Canada budget better in a time of higher cost of living
Estimated reading time: 2.5 minutes In summary: Newcomers to Canada sometimes report having limited financial knowledge affecting their ability to make effective decisions about managing their money...
Finding a home in your new country: Tips for finding affordable housing
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes In summary: Housing affordability is an issue top of mind among new immigrants and refugees to Canada. It is important to understand the housing market in the area..
Understanding corporate culture in Canada
Estimated reading time: 2.5 minutes In summary: Understanding the unique aspects of Canadian business can be critical to a newcomer’s professional success. Some of the common expectations in..
