Own Your Story: Practical tips to Building Confidence for Your Career in Canada
Starting over in a new country can throw you off course, even the most accomplished professionals might get thrown off course by Canadadian mannerisms, norms, requirments, and ways of doing things. If you’ve found yourself second-guessing your abilities since arriving in Canada, you’re not alone, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Join Jumpstart Refugee Talent on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM EST for Own Your Story: Building Confidence for Your Career in Canada, a free, online webinar designed to help refugees and newcomers showcase their strengths, skills, and experience they’ve already built through their personal and professional journey.
According to Statistics Canada, recent newcomers face an unemployment rate nearly double the national average, with over 30% of highly educated immigrants stuck working in low-skilled jobs due to systemic barriers, unrecognized credentials, and communication mismatches. Every month spent navigating this market without a clear strategy can wear down even the most experienced proffesionals and leaves world-class talent overlooked.
You do not have to accept underemployment, The gap isn’t your capability, it’s how your experience is translated into terms Canadian hiring teams recognize.
What You’ll Learn
This is an interactive webinar built around practical tips and strategies you can start using immediately in your job search. By the end of the 90 minutes, you’ll be able to:
- Identify your transferable skills, experiences, and personal strengths: Even the ones that don’t show up on a traditional resume.
- Overcome self-doubt: Develop a positive forward thinking mindset for your future Career in Canada.
- Present your international experience: Learn the language and terms that Canadian employers understand and value.
- Create a simple action plan: To stay resilient, confident, and focused on your Career goals moving forward.
Why Confidence Matters in the Canadian Job Search
Many newcomers arrive in Canada with years, often time even decades of professional experience, only to face a job market that doesn’t always recognize their credentials or career history the way they expect. That gap between what you know you’re capable of and how the Canadian job market responds can wear down confidence fast. This workshop tackles that gap head-on, helping you reframe your approach so it lands the way it should with hiring managers and recruiters.
Building on a theme Jumpstart hears constantly from the community: your experience matters, and it can become your greatest advantage once you know how to communicate it. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the Canadian job market or you’ve been searching for a while and need a confidence reset, this session meets you where you are.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
- Format: Online (Zoom)
- Cost: Free
Early registration is recommended.
Continue Your Career Journey
If you want to keep the momentum going, check out Jumpstart’s full calendar of events and workshops for more upcoming sessions. For ongoing, one-on-one guidance, explore longer-term mentorship support through Jumpstart’s programs, or learn how telling your story well can transform your networking.