Soo Yun’s Story
Soo Yun needed a job soon after she arrived in Canada but didn’t know how or where to look. She had no network to reach out to and needed support in improving her English language skills.
She reached out to our Korean-speaking employment counsellor who suggested she attend our employment workshop series which included tips on job search, networking, labour market trends, and website recommendations, as well as assistance with resume writing and interview skills.
Our settlement counsellor also supported her with registering for our ongoing English conversation and writing programs, which provided her with numerous self-study resources and recommendations to improve her English skills. She was also connected to a career specialist at a partner employment organization to help her look for different career opportunities.
After all the efforts, Soo Yun was able to successfully find employment as a bank teller with a Korean bank in Toronto. “I am very happy to have this job, it is my dream job! I could not have done this without the help of University Settlement, and I was very lucky to have met you.” – Soo Yun