15 tips to tap into Canada’s hidden job market
Finding a new job can be challenging, and even more so when you’re settling into a new country. As a newcomer, landing a job in Canada is among the most pressing items to check off your to-do list to ensure your financial security and kickstart your career. When you begin your job search in Canada, it’s important to get access to as many opportunities as possible to increase your odds of landing the job you want sooner. That’s why accessing the hidden job market is so essential to get a job in your desired field of work. Since newcomers are…
Rishi Sunak may only allow foreign students with offers in top schools to enter the UK
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could be considering drastic steps to curb sky-rocketing immigration, including a ban on foreign students from attending all but the best universities. The prime minister’s official spokesman has said Sunak was “fully committed” to bringing overall immigration levels down and blamed “unprecedented and unique circumstances” for the record high. Do you meet the immigration criteria? Check here”We’re considering all options to make sure the immigration system is delivering, and that does include looking at the issue of student dependents and low-quality degrees,” the official added. This would be in line with proposals being explored by…
Planning to apply to UK varsities? British envoy on how to avoid visa delay
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New program connecting international students to jobs
Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade Alister Henskens said the NSW Government through Study NSW is partnering with leading employment marketplace SEEK to deliver NSW Jobs Connect for International Students.“More than 136,000 international students are actively studying in NSW, integrating into their local communities and investing in their futures, so it’s important that we support them during their studies and beyond,” Mr Henskens said.“This innovative program will help students identify suitable employment opportunities and link NSW employers to a robust, diverse and reliable source of talent, which will help grow the economy and secure a brighter future for NSW.”From today, the…
NSW launches new jobs program for international students
Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade Alister Henskens said the NSW Government through Study NSW is partnering with leading employment marketplace SEEK to deliver NSW Jobs Connect for International Students.“More than 136,000 international students are actively studying in NSW, integrating into their local communities and investing in their futures, so it’s important that we support them during their studies and beyond,” Mr Henskens said.“This innovative program will help students identify suitable employment opportunities and link NSW employers to a robust, diverse and reliable source of talent, which will help grow the economy and secure a brighter future for NSW.”From today, the…
McMaster University’s International Students Share Food From Their Home Countries
AcademicsInternational NewsUniversity News By iednewsdesk On Dec 18, 2022 McMaster student Farhan Rouf laughs remembering the reaction he got from his housemates after making one of the dishes his mother taught him how to cook. “This one time I made the dal, and I just went to my room to study and my friend comes in and gave me a hug and he tells me, ‘that dal was amazing.’” Rouf says it felt good to be able to share a bit of home with his friends. “Every time I make this dish, I think of my mom, and I feel…
German Ambassador to India on student visa application process, and the newly-introduced APS system
(Studying abroad holds great promise for opportunities, experiences and more. But the process to secure admissions comes with questions. What are the scholarship opportunities for international students? What are colleges looking for? What makes an application stand out? Is going abroad an opportunity for a select few? Every Friday, The Indian Express invites an expert to offer tips, advice and answers to such frequently asked questions in the ‘Study Abroad’ column.) — Philipp Ackermann From the serenity of Heidelberg to the bustling streets of Berlin, studying in Germany can make for an unforgettable experience. German universities are offering a growing…
Life in a Foreign University: How studying MSc in Communication and Information Sciences in Netherlands made me self-reliant
(This letter is part of a series by The Indian Express where we bring to you the experiences of students at different foreign universities. From scholarships and loans to food and cultural experiences — students tell us how life is different in those countries and things they are learning other than academics) — Sara David Thottappilly After working as an assistant professor in India for two years, I decided that I wanted to study at the University of Tilburg in the Netherlands. Hello, I am Sara David Thottappilly and this is my academic journey. I am from Kochi and I…
PG medical seats almost doubled, govt trying to ensure students don’t have to head abroad: Minister
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that PG medical seats have almost doubled since 2014. And, the government is trying to ensure that children aspiring for medical education do not have to go abroad. The minister credited the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for this surge in the education sector. Interacting with the reporters outside Parliament, Mandaviya said the Modi government is trying to ensure that the country’s need for doctors is fulfilled and children aspiring for medical education do not have to go abroad. “The number of MBBS seats has recorded an increase of 87 per cent.…