Sujit Fonseca – Mentee who has become a mentor
“I believe everybody should mentor. If each of us does one match a year, it’s a huge number of mentees getting support they need. Try it. You never know how great it is until you try it.” Why Canada? Having worked for companies in India and Dubai for almost 10 years...
Aditi Swaminathan – Mentee who has become a mentor
“The opportunity to mentor means that I have come full circle. After realizing my dream in Canada I am happy to pay it forward to other newcomers if they are struggling to settle in this country.” Why Canada? My husband and I wanted to settle in Canada for better...
Nitin Ovid – Mentee who has become a mentor
“I think my biggest learning about how a job search here differs from one in India is that you have to be able to sell yourself. Over there you are more likely to get a job based on who you know. That will help get you in the door here, but then you are competing...
Stephen Li – Mentee who has become a mentor
“I bring lots of diverse experience to Canada from China. Back home I taught English at universities and colleges, and was also an editor and director of a daily newspaper. I think newcomers need to understand how they can translate their relevant experience to...
Nicolae Stanca – Mentee who has become a mentor
“I would say that signing up for a mentor through The Mentoring Partnership is the first thing new immigrants need to do when they arrive. Working with a mentor is the best way to learn about Canadian workplace culture and how to network. Your mentor can help you...
Pradeep Mathur – Mentee who has become a mentor
“I know what newcomers need is a chance to present their credentials and prove themselves on the job. I mentor now to help position an immigrant to land that opportunity. Newcomers need to network to improve their prospects.” Why Canada? I am originally from India,...
Taofeeq Olatinwo – Mentee who has become a mentor
“Mentoring is meaningful for me because I can share what I have experienced with other skilled immigrants. And the learning is two ways. Mentoring helps me to develop other people on the job. What I practice outside the office helps me to be more effective and...