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Join here, click “I’m new”, and enter our class code KWQ47N. The resource will then be available!
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🇨🇦 Canadian asks: What was your first day at your current job like? Were you nervous? If you don’t have a job yet in Canada, do you have any “first day on the job” stories from your jobs back home?
🌍 Student asks: What about you, do you have any memorable or funny “first day on the job” stories?
🌍 Student asks: What’s a good way to introduce yourself to new colleagues? Do you have any tips for making a good first impression?
🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Do you feel comfortable sharing your ideas at work?
🌍 Student asks: What are some good topics to engage in small talk with coworkers? Do you find it helpful for building relationships? How do I balance professionalism with being friendly and approachable?
📖 Article: Can you be “too professional”?
🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Have you noticed any cultural differences in communication styles at work in Canada, compared to your home country? How have you adapted to these different styles or standards?
🌍 Student asks: What are some effective ways to ask for clarification if I don’t understand something at work? Should I ask right away, wait for a moment later to speak with my manager or something in between?
🇨🇦 Canadian asks: How do you manage disagreements or conflicts at work? Have you had any recently?
🌍 Student asks: How do Canadians typically engage with humour and jokes in the workplace? Are there specific dos and don’ts? What can be seen as professional, and what is unprofessional?
🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Have you ever given or received feedback in your workplace? What approach do you take?
🌍 Student asks: What is the best way to approach my manager about a promotion?
We’ve also broken these down by Easy, Medium, and Hard exercises.
🇨🇦 Canadians: Remember, we don’t expect you to be teachers. Work on the exercises with your buddy, and lean-in to help when they’re struggling.