The document discusses mentoring and its importance for skilled immigrants. It defines a mentor as a wise counselor or teacher who offers career support through a relationship with a mentee. Mentors can help with understanding workplace culture, providing industry connections, and aiding with tasks like resume and interview preparation. Both mentees and mentors benefit from the relationship, with mentees gaining guidance and access to networks, and mentors increasing their coaching and cross-cultural skills. The document emphasizes that skilled immigrants have the skills needed to succeed in Canada with mentorship support.

1. Career
Accelerator
Conference
Douglas College, Coquitlam Campus
February 22, 2020
J. Carlos Maia

2. What is a
Mentor?
 Many synonyms currently in use:
o Advisor
o Coach
o Guide
o Instructor
o Teacher
o Tutor
o Counsellor
 Precise definition is unclear
 Suggestions:
o A wise, trusted counsellor or teacher
o An influential supporter

3. What is
Mentorship?
 Relationship between two people to offer
support for
o Work
o Career
o Professional development
 The Mentee is the person receiving the
mentorship
 A Mentor may be younger or older in age

4. Why are
Mentors
Important?
 Mentors are connectors
 Skilled immigrants have all the
requirements to succeed in the Canadian
market
 Mentors aid in understanding
o Workplace culture
o Local insights
o Available support
o Professional networks

5. How Can a
Mentor
Help?
 Provide insight on a company
 Help interpret a job ad
 Give feedback on Cover Letter and Resume
 Build an interview chart
 Make industry connections
 Deliver mock interview and feedback
 Aid in salary and benefit negotiations
 Advise on Canadian certification

6. Why
Become a
Mentor?
 Rewarding in so many ways
o Overcoming communication issues
o Developing a healthy attitude
o Evolving leadership and management skills
o Reinforcing knowledge
o Increasing confidence and motivation
o Enhancing self-knowledge

7. A Mentee
Feedback
"I was a participant in a group mentor
program for skilled immigrants. It was
informative, helpful and approachable in
introducing the fellow mentees to the topics
of job applications, cover letters, resumes,
job interviews and research techniques for a
Canadian market. The assistance and advice
aided me with my integration back into my
qualified field of GIS and were valuable and
confidence-boosting, and I would
wholeheartedly recommend the program to
any job-seeking immigrants."

8. Mutual
Benefits
 For Mentees
o Increased understanding of the BC Labour
Market
o Access to professional networks
o Industry-specific advice on licensing
o Benefit from guidance, encouragement and
support
 For Mentors
o Increased coaching, leadership and cross-
cultural skills
o Insights into global business perspectives
o Contribute to cultural diversity in the
workplace

9. Job
Evaluations
Job Type Expertise Demand Placement Job Condition
Option 1 Y Y Y Ideal
Option 2 Y Y N Acceptable
Option 3 N Y Y Viable
Option 4 Y N Y Unattainable
Demand Placement
Expertise
IDEAL
Acceptable Unattainable
Viable