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Build the Career You Want Blog
Build the Career You Want Blog
Build the Career You Want Blog is a content collaboration between DIVERSEcity employment specialists and the Get in the Know online resource for workplace diversity. Get job search tips and labour market information to help you build your career.
Build the Career You Want | How to create a compelling cover letter
May 17, 2023
Cover letters are one of the most important factors in successfully landing a job. Discover how to write… Read more
Build the Career You Want | Acing the reference check
February 1, 2023
So, you’ve made it through a successful job interview and the employer has asked you to provide references. … Read more
Build the Career You Want | Learn about the tool employers use to screen candidates
July 7, 2022
Today, when you send your job application off to an employer, chances are they use an application tracking… Read more
Build the Career You Want | How to create a Canadian-style resumé
February 16, 2022
By Shivani Arora and Don Duthie, Employment Specialists, DIVERSEcity Employment Programs One of the first steps in getting… Read more
Build the Career You Want | How to get your resumé noticed by a Canadian employer
December 16, 2021
By Shivani Arora and Don Duthie, Employment Specialists, DIVERSEcity Employment Programs Resumés are one of the most important… Read more
We’re celebrating World Refugee Day in the community at Fleetwood Community Centre this Friday, from 4:30–6:30 pm! Please join us to learn about the refugee experience, connect with others and have fun for the whole family! ![]()
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This is a FREE family-friendly event. No registration is required. ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #WorldRefugeeDay #refugees #community #familyevent #fleetwood #langley
DIVERSEcity partnered with Coast Capital to host a speed-networking event at their headquarters in #SurreyBC! The event brought together newcomers and job seekers from the community with finance professionals from Coast Capital’s Mainland Finance Team — led by Chief Financial Officer Daryl Hosein — for a meaningful exchange of experiences, encouragement and career advice. ![]()
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“It takes time — even for us,” one team member shared. “It’s hours and hours of sending out resumés. Just be patient and work through the process.”![]()
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From the DIVERSEcity team, Alison Ireland, Senior Manager, Employment Programs, acknowledged the emotional challenge of the job search. ![]()
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“We always say searching for the job is probably harder than the job itself. Patience is the biggest thing you need — no one really can prepare you for how long it can take.” ![]()
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David, a DIVERSEcity client from Colombia, appreciated the chance to learn directly from Coast Capital’s team. ![]()
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“The people gave me good feedback about getting a job, their experiences in Canada, and what skills I need. It was a good event.” ![]()
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Read the full story here: www.dcrs.ca/coast-capital-diversecity-speed-networking-event-empowers-jobseekers/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #CoastCapital #community #Employment #JobSearch #Newcomer #SurreyBC #Canada
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Newcomers from DIVERSEcity programs and financial professionals from Coast Capital connect to discuss the job search process.
Today, we honour the strength, quiet sacrifices and steady presence of fathers in all their forms. ![]()
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To the dads who moved across oceans for their children’s futures … ![]()
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To the fathers learning new languages, working long hours and navigating unfamiliar systems with resilience and courage … ![]()
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To all the men who show up and show love, through action, perseverance and hope — your efforts do not go unseen. ![]()
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From all of us at DIVERSEcity, thank you. ![]()
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#FathersDay #FatherFigures #NewcomerStories #Family #StrengthInDiversity #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Canada
Are you a newcomer women professional who wants to get your credentials recognized? Get up to $2,000 in grant money to update your foreign credentials and pay for costly exams or licensing fees with the Coast Capital Credentialing Program for Newcomer Women, sponsored and funded by Coast Capital! ![]()
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Open to newcomer women (less than five years in Canada) who are 30 years or older.![]()
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Apply between July 18 to August 3, 2025. Visit: forms.office.com/r/UXXUv9fh0d ![]()
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For more information, please contact Asmaa Shahin at ashahin@dcrs.ca or visit: www.dcrs.ca/credentialing-program-for-newcomer-women/ ![]()
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#surreybc #ForPeopleForCommunities #women #newcomer #grant #FREE #credentials #foreigncredentials #skills #immigrant
Nominations are now open for the 2025 DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact! ![]()
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Do you know a changemaker making a social impact? Nominate them today for this recognition. ![]()
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Through our annual Awards of Impact, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society recognizes and celebrates inspiring changemakers — individuals, community groups and organizations — who are making an impact in the community. ![]()
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There are eight award categories:![]()
⭐Youth Leadership Award ![]()
⭐Food Justice Advocate Award ![]()
⭐Strengthening Safety Award ![]()
⭐Inspiring Seniors Award ![]()
⭐Reconciliation in Action Award ![]()
⭐Gender Equity Award ![]()
⭐Community Changemaker Award![]()
⭐Diverse Abilities Award ![]()
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Deadline for nominations is Sunday, July 13, 2025. Go online here to nominate: www.dcrs.ca/awards/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #awardsofimpact #changemaker #community #champions
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
www.dcrs.ca
At DIVERSEcity, strengthening communities starts with helping people build the life they want with newcomer, language & employment services.