Canadian Job Search Podcast – Career Growth & Professional Development

Welcome to a new episode of the Canadian Job Search Podcast. This week we interview Gwendoline Nubila, she is the Founder of 4Change Staffing Solutions. She specializes in helping experienced IT professionals land their ideal role.    In this podcast, Gwen provides covers: Her personal newcomer story How to stand out in the interview Preparing for the opportunities in the future Conducting strengt...

In this episode of the Canadian Job Search Podcast, we interview Dean Kulaweera. Dean is an IT recruiter in Canada.  He specializes in helping experienced IT professionals land their ideal role.     Dean provides you with insight to ace the interview. He covers: How to communicate your value The changes in interviews during the pandemic How to stand out in the video interview Using your body langu...

Welcome to the final episode of the Zero2hired podcast. We are making big changes in 2020 and we are excited to announce that we'll be launching the Canadian Job Search Podcast in February.  Check out the podcast to learn more...

Welcome to another episode of the Zero2Hired podcast. In this episode, we interview Nissar Ahamed.   Nissar is the  Founder of CareerMetis.com. He is also the Podcast Host of The Career Insider Podcast and The C.A.R.E. Show.     Nissar gives you the inside scoop on how to crack the job search code, in this episode we cover: Understanding the Market Know your transferable skills How to overcome the...

Welcome to another episode of the Zero2Hired podcast. In this episode, we interview Nissar Ahamed.   Nissar is the  Founder of CareerMetis.com. He is also the Podcast Host of The Career Insider Podcast and The C.A.R.E. Show.     Nissar gives you the inside scoop on how to crack the job search code, in this episode we cover: Understanding the Market Know your transferable skills How to overcome the...

In this week's episode, we interview Jen Narayan. Jen is a career coach and executive recruiter. She is also a workshop facilitator helping people find career clarity and land their dream job.     In this episode, Jen covers: What's hot in today's job market Finding the right job  How to reset your mindset The best way to learn the Canadian work climate How to address being overqualified    To lea...

In this week's episode, we interview Anne Flamant. Anne Flamant is the mind behind Dare and Defy Strategic Consulting. Her company offers strategic consulting and marketing services for brands and businesses, redefining what success means and how to achieve it purposefully and consciously.     In this episode, Anne covers: The newcomer experience How to get exposure to the hidden job market  Growi...

In this week's episode, we interview Sweta Regmi. Sweta is the CEO of Teachndo where she teaches the do's and don't to job seekers. She is a Resume and Linkedin profile writer and Interview Coach.     Sweta provides you with insight to ace the interview. She covers: How to sell yourself on paper What tools to use to bring your resume to the top of the pile  How to shine with a recruiter When to ta...

Arun  is a newcomer to Canada who went from a depressing survival job to a dream job in his target company. Desperate for help during his early days in Canada, he invested in himself and reached out to us to be coached through his job search strategy. We pulled him out of his depression and desperation, and he's now living the life he always dreamed of having in Canada. Listen to this week's episo...

In this week's episode, we interview Robert Moment. Robert is our first International Guest. Robert Moment is the Get Hired Expert and Author of the books Starting a New Job and How to Ace an Interview.  He specializes in teaching experienced professionals and recent college grads how to interview using skills and strategies that make them stand out and get hired.     Robert provides you with insi...

In this week's episode, we interview Gurpreet Mann. Gurpreet has 14 years of experience in the Human Resources (HR) field and is currently running her own HR Consulting Firm called HR Superhero providing full HR support to small, medium enterprises and startups. Gurpreet gives you the inside scoop on how recruiters screen candidates. She covers: What should be in your resume How to handle a phone...

In this week's episode, we interview Valerie Dixon. Valerie is a leading expert in the field of Talent Development. Valerie has over 40 years of experience in all aspects of performance needs analysis, learning strategy development and learning design and development for all types of media.   Valerie gives you the inside scoop on how to excel in the first 90 days on the job. She talks about: How t...

In this week's episode, we interview Bassem Farra. Bassem is architectural engineering and will be arriving in Canada on May 3rd, 2019, and he already has a fantastic achievement. He got a job offer 30 days before arriving in Canada. We interviewed him to understand how he did it. He explains: Why he moved to Canada How he researched his regulated field How he fine-tuned his résumé to get recruite...

In this week's episode, we interview Snigdha Asthana. Snigdha has worked in the HR and Recruitment space for over five years and has experience in the Tech Recruiting and executive level searches. Snigdha gives you the inside info on how recruiters screen candidates. She talks about: What is important to recruiters Attending the right informational sessions Leveraging Google and LinkedIn Understan...

In this episode of the Zero2Hired podcast, we interview two exceptional Canadian newcomers.   Alexandre and Vanessa share their new Canadian success story and how they landed her ideal jobs within Canada in their first six months.   Alexandre and Vaness share their strategies and reveal the tools that they used to make the connection from Brazil to Canada.   If you are planning to make that move f...

In this week's episode, we interview Dean Kulaweera, a Senior IT recruiter, recruiting 100's of IT professionals specializing in the IT industry. Dean gives you the inside info on how recruiters screen candidates. He talks about: What is important to recruiters when reviewing résumés Addressing gaps in your résumé How to prepare for a phone interview How speak to different team dynamics Addressing...

In this week's episode, we interview Victoria Zajdel, a Canadian campus recruiter with 7+ years of experience, recruiting 100's of new graduates specializing in the telecom industry. Victoria gives you the inside info on how recruiters screen candidates. She talks about: What is important to recruiters when reviewing résumés How to use your social profile to enhance your brand online How to presen...

In this week's episode, we interview Cris Harper, a Canadian recruiter with 20 years of experience, recruiting 1000's of employees specializing in the telecom and customer service industry. Cris gives you the inside info on how recruiters screen candidates. She talks about: What is important to recruiters when reviewing résumés Common mistakes made by candidates during the phone interview Why an u...

In this episode of the Zero2hired Podcast we interview Farrukh Abbas and take about what it takes to get through the interview process from a new Canadians perspective. Farrukh is designated Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and also Certified General Accountant (CGA); distinctively holds a US Engineering Degree; as well as Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Aeronautical S...

In the final episode of 2018, Connel and I talk about the year and the lessons we have learned and shared with all of you. We talked about the changes in recruiting along with some of the insights we discovered through our research. You are guaranteed to walk with relevant and useful information that you will be able to implement immediately. To learn more about the links in our conversation visit...

In this episode of the Zero2Hired Podcast we have a great conversation with Shieh-Chi Chen. Shieh-Chi shares her insights on how to successfully bring your diversity into the interview.   Shieh-Chi Chen (pronounced Shee-Tzu) is the President and Owner of 2Sisters Consulting Inc. is a skilled executive coach, facilitator and organizational development consultant and has worked in Canada and interna...

In this episode of the Zero2hired Podcast we focus on communications, more specifically, how to bring strong communication in the interview room. Our communication expert is Fazeena Haniff. Fazeena is the mind behind The Conscious Communicator. She's a Certified Professional Coach, communications expert, consultant and speaker based in the Toronto area. Fazeena helps people and businesses turn the...

Welcome to episode twenty of the Zero2hired podcast, this episode is one of the most empowering and insightful podcasts that we have had to date.  Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson shares her strategies on how to bring your best into the interview room with practical tips.  Nkechi is an entrepreneur, author, professional athlete and inspirational speaker, devoted to uplifting people and helping people live m...

Struggling with your IELTS exam?  We understand that it can be difficult, which is why we brought Warda Abdulsamed on to the Zero2Hired podcast.  Warda is a teacher, settlement worker and employment counsellor specializing in working with immigrants.   Warda shares success strategies and techniques how you can prepare and pass your IELTS test.  To learn more about Warda, visit her LinkedIn profile...

In episode 18 of the Zero2Hired podcast, we interview an exceptional guest. Ana Fukushima shares her new Canadian story and how was able to land her ideal job within her first year in Canada. Ana shares her strategies and reveals the tools that she used to make the connection from Brazil to Canada. If you are planning to make that move from Brazil to Canada, listen to this podcast and I promise yo...