Episodes

  • My professional journey - Vipin Vijayan

    My professional journey - Vipin Vijayan
    May 31 2020

    A conversation with Vipin Vijayan who currently works for IBM in Halifax. He is of Indian origin and grew up in Oman in the Middle East. He shares how he ended up working for IBM after studying business (banking, finance, corporate and securities law) at Saint Mary's University in Halifax. He shared what prior work experiences he has had, and how they contributed to his decision of studying business. He shared his experience negotiating salaries and keeping his options open before he selected IBM to work.

    Vipin also gave us some tips on how to become successful and build ourselves in our jobs. He shared his recipe (principles) that has helped him grow within his team and organization. He also shared some interesting tips for international students and gave us some overview of how to proceed in Halifax as an international student. He also shared his hopes and expections with his career and offered help to anyone who has any questions. We can connect you to him, if there are any questions that you think he could help you answer.


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    49 mins
  • My professional story - Youji Cheng

    My professional story - Youji Cheng
    May 25 2020
    Youji Cheng is a scientist who has lived in Canada for 8 years and runs a social enterprise Scientists of Maritime’ . He shared how his childhood and his mother was an influence in developing his interest in chemistry and science. He shared how he found his mentors as he started on a path towards his scientific journey. He also shares how he ended up in the field of Computational Chemistry. He also shares how he identified his interests and provides some strategies for others to start/ navigate their journeys in a scientific career. Follow us/ reach out if you folks have any questions at any of our social media channels. LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/company/immigrantscanhelp. Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/immigrantscanhelp/. Instagram.com/immigrantscanhelp
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    49 mins
  • My professional story - Ivan Okello

    My professional story - Ivan Okello
    Mar 30 2020
    In this episode we interview Ivan Okello; who recently completed his Masters at Dalhousie University under the Faculty of International Development Studies. Ivan works as a Black Student Advisor at Mount Alison University in New Brunswick. Ivan shares his journey from Kampala, Uganda to coming to Atlantic Canada. He talks about thinking differently from his peers in Uganda and choosing to do Undergraduate studies in 'Gender & Women studies'. He shared how he 'Made it' in Atlantic Canada and how he attracted opportunities to work during his studies at Dalhousie University. He also shared with us, his process of locating and prospecting a job. In a nutshell, anyone interested in Social sciences or wanting to work in a similar field should listen to Ivan's story. Hope you enjoy the podcast!!! :) :) Follow Immigrants Can Help on social..... https://www.linkedin.com/company/immigrantscanhelp https://www.facebook.com/immigrantscanhelp https://www.instagram.com/immigrantscanhelp
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    35 mins