Saturday, June 28, 2008

Immigrants Friendly Employers - Part 2

Finding a job in a new country is not always an easy process. What are the 20 best employers for new immigrants (see Part 1) doing in a hiring process?

  • Nominating a newcomer employees and supporting their permanent relocation in Canada
  • Reaching out to internationally-trained professionals at special events and through community employment agencies that provide employment services to immigrants
  • Evaluating international credentials in partnership with credential assessment agencies
  • Participating in a unique "speed mentoring" program that allows new immigrants to meet recruiters in-person
  • Expanding their recruiting practices to source new immigrant for jobs
  • Using on-site skills testing to eliminate cultural barriers during the hiring process
  • Recognizing international undergraduate degrees, credentials and experience during the hiring process
  • Developing new online recruitment tools to attract new Canadians to their organization

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