Reviews
"You’re Hired...Now What? covers the unwritten rules of the Canadian workplace that can trip up so many new Canadians. It is good to see the expectations of the workplace so clearly laid out. All of us could benefit from reading it."
"I highly recommend this book not only to newcomers but also to those Canadians seeking employment and those already in the workforce, kudos to you for your valuable tips on every aspect of workplace culture and on reflecting the principles not only in Canada but of other cultures. Understanding and working with various cultures is a two way street - the newcomer and the Canadian must better understand every aspect of workplace culture and the culture from which newcomers have come."
"The book has thorough up-to-date information on the many aspects of understanding and participating in Canadian workplace culture and being promotable. The good advice and quotes from Canadian business leaders lends credibility to the content and gives readers a look at “who’s who” in the Canadian business world. I like the “real life situations” boxes that go with some of the tips and subtopics…from my experience newcomer clients and students can relate to other newcomers’ stories. The ‘In this chapter” boxes and the Key Points summaries at the end of the chapters are a great idea to help readers or instructors focus on and summarize chapter contents.** I think every newcomer starting to work or looking to work in Canada would find the information in You’re Hired…Now What? most helpful in their career path development."
"After learning language skills and securing a suitable position, understanding Canadian workplace culture is the next big challenge facing skilled newcomers. This book is a great resource for new and prospective immigrants, as well as for the settlement workers, employment counselors and ESL teachers who work with them. It will help newcomers understand the values, norms and behaviours expected in Canadian workplaces so their enormous promise will blossom into success!"
"Where was this book when I newly landed? This book could have saved me from some pretty embarrassing situations during my first few years! Fellow immigrants, before your first day at work, read this!"
"As a new Canadian there is a lot to consider as you launch your career in the Canadian market. This book is well written and practical resource to help you quickly understand the differences in the Canadian marketplace."
"I deal with immigrants and soon to be immigrants looking for jobs in Canada everyday. They have intelligence, education and experiential wisdom from their own home country but no Canadian Experience. This book will help them learn how things are done here in the Canadian workplace and to be prepared for it once they land their jobs. So not just for the landed but for the soon to be landed reader too."
"You’re Hired… Now What? is a valuable tool for both new immigrants and Canadian employers. It provides useful insight into Canadian workplace culture and good tips on how to achieve success in the workforce."
"For new Canadian Employees navigating an unfamiliar workplace culture, Goldman’s informative book is like a friendly companion, offering valuable pointers and perspectives to smooth the path."
