My Thick Accent
‘My Thick Accent’ podcast aims to break the stereotypical moulds the immigrants are asked to fit in by introducing you to the fascinating world of existing and new immigrants from all walks of life. So, stay tuned and let's get to know each other Beneath The Accent!
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My Thick Accent
Your Network Becomes Your Networth | Ft. Ramneet Brar Ep. 008
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Ramneet moved to Canada in 2015 to study accounting at George Brown College and is now a Senior Consultant at KPMG.
She’s also the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Canada’s first job search platform for international students called IS-EMPOWER by bridging a gap between the job seekers and employers.
Listen to her journey from being completely naive about the job search to helping more than 14,000+ students, from 67+ nationalities and 110 schools get their dream job.
- Ramneet's LinkedIn
- IS-Empower Website
- Ramneet's Portfolio
- Ramneet@isempower.com
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Audio Glossary
- PR - Permanent Residency
- IELTS - International English Language Testing System. It is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers
- eCOPR - Confirmation of Permanent Residency
- SIN Number - A social insurance number is a number issued in Canada to administer various government programs
- Paani - Paani means "Water" in the Hindi language. (Context: The tea served at local coffee shops is mostly Paani)
- Harmonium - Harmonium is a stringed instrument made of wood, metal, brass, and cloth. A kind of a portable wooden box, it was originated in West Bengal. The harmonium has thus become an integral part of Indian Music. It is extensively used to accompany folk, classical, Sufi, and ghazal compositions for both music and dance. (Very similar to a Reed Organ)
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