In this episode, I’m speaking with Simon Trevarthen, who leads the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC). A big part of their work is helping helping immigrants see their skills through a different lens while helping employers access talent they desperately need.
And so the big question I hoped to answer with this episode is one I have been noodling on for a bit, which is:
"How do we help more immigrants see that their skills are exponential, not linear? And that the work you did in your home country can apply across multiple industries here.”
Simon and I also chat about:
The hidden job market and how TRIEC helps immigrants access that pool of opportunities
How informational interviews can help you land a job in Canada
Why networking is non-negotiable for immigrants
Why work connects to identity and how that complicates the immigrant experience when you have to take a role beneath your qualifications
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