Centre for Newcomer Integration

Centre for Newcomer Integration Student Support Services Weekly W-O-R-D-S

November 2, 2023

CNI Students- Check your class BINGO card for a chance to win some great prizes!

Here are this week’s 4 words and definitions: 

  1. Mock Interviews 
    • A simulation of an actual job interview that gives someone the chance to practice what to say and do during an interview and receive feedback. 
    • For additional information on mock interviews, contact an LTC- Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Christy (cdepp@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
  2. Soft Skills 
    • A set of personality characteristics that help employees to interact with others effectively in the workplace. Some examples of soft skills include: interpersonal (people) skills, communication skills, listening skills, time management, problem-solving, and leadership skills. They are often among the top skills employers seek in the candidates they hire because soft skills are important for all jobs. 
    • For additional information on soft skills, contact an LTC- Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Christy (cdepp@rrc.ca) for regional students.   
  3. Manitoba Start 
    • An organization that connects businesses to the workforce and is the leading provider of career services for newcomers to the province. They help with employers’ recruitment needs by matching the unique skill sets of qualified, job-ready newcomers with employers’ specific job requirements. 
    • For additional information about Manitoba Start, click the following link: 
    • https://manitobastart.com/for-newcomers/career-services/
    • If you would like help to connect with Manitoba Start, contact an LTC- Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca) for Winnipeg students or Christy (cdepp@rrc.ca) for regional students. 
  4. Accountability/Ownership 
    • Willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own actions. 

 

Check your class Weekly W-O-R-D-S card and try to complete one of the following patterns for a chance to win a prize:

If your class completes a BINGO, email CNI Student Integration Coordinator, Jillian (jhoogland@rrc.ca).

Good luck!

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