Rod Holmes

Canadian Immigration Soft Skills In Nick Noorani’s article, 9 Soft Skills: No Immigrant Should be Without(http://www.prepareforcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/9SoftSkills_PrepareforCanada.pdf), he describes the soft skills an immigrant should have before entering the Canadian job market. I have bundled these soft skills together, and any new(or planning) Canadian immigrant can watch the courses... the run time for each course is over 1 hour... each mini-course will come with an instructional manual... and each module of a mini-course has a self-administered quiz. A brief description for each mini-course is given below... Business Etiquette... this mini-course examines the basics, most importantly to be considerate of others, dress/appearance, the workplace versus social situations, business meetings, proper introductions and 'the handshake', conversation skills/small talk, cultural differences affecting international business opportunities, dealing with interruptions, and proper business email and telephone etiquette. Business Writing... this mini-course will give immigrants a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents. These basic skills will provide immigrants with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing. Communication... this mini-course will help immigrants understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them. These strategies will provide a great benefit for any organization and its employees. They will trickle down throughout the organization and positively impact everyone involved. Conflict Resolution... this mini-course will help immigrants learn crucial conflict management skills, including dealing with anger and using the Agreement Frame. Dealing with conflict is important for every organization no matter what the size. If it is left unchecked or not resolved it can lead to lost production, absences, attrition, and even law suits. Constructive Criticism... this min-course will provide great benefits to an organization. It provides the ability for management to nullify problematic behaviors and develop well rounded and productive employees. Constructive feedback shows an employee that management cares about them and will invest time and effort into their careers. Flexibility... this mini-course immigrants will begin to see how important it is to develop a core set of soft skills. By managing and looking at the way people interact and seeing things in a new light, immigrants will improve on almost every aspect of their career. Interpersonal Skills... this mini-course will help immigrants work towards being that unforgettable person by providing communication skills, negotiation techniques, tips on making an impact, and advice on networking and starting conversations. It will also give immigrants the skills needed in starting a conversation, moving a conversation along, and progressing to higher levels of conversation. Leadership... this mini-course allow immigrants to build the confidence it takes to take the lead. The more experience immigrants have acting as a genuine leader, the easier it will be for them. It is never easy to take the lead, as an immigrants may need to make decisions and face challenges, but it can become natural and rewarding. Negotiation Skills... this mini-course will give immigrants a sense of understanding their opponent and have the confidence to not settle for less than they feel is fair. Immigrants will learn that an atmosphere of respect is essential, as uneven negations could lead to problems in the future. Presentation Skills... this mini-course will give immigrants some presentation skills that will make speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. This mini-course includes topics that immigrants can look forward to including: creating a compelling program, using various types of visual aids, and engaging the audience. That was a brief description of each mini-course... and you can have up to a year to finish off the minicourses in the bundle... the mini-courses can be found under the eLearning: 10 course bundle – Canadian Immigration tab on the main menu. The cost for the bundle is $189.99CAN... this is less than $20CAN per course. The River Street Consultant Rod Holmes P.S. Before you start the bundle, you have to complete the Goal Setting mini-course... IT IS FREE! After you complete this min-course, you can decide whether to enrol in the Canadian Immigration Soft Skill Bundle.