ESOL SUCCESS STORY
Candace moved to New Zealand several years ago with her husband
and child. She had nearly 10 years experience as an engineer in China and
advanced proficiency in English.
Because her initial efforts in finding work in her field were
not successful, Candace did additional university level work in English and
office administration and computing. She also met with one of the English
Advisors at ARMS after attending a First Steps in Employment Workshop.
Her level of English was tested and the results were discussed
in relation to her career goal of working as an engineer. Candace says of that
experience:
"After taking some advice from the English Advisor, I gained a deeper
understanding about the language requirements in the work place as well as
possible career directions for me and where I could put more effort into my
English."
Candace's name was submitted as a candidate for a pilot
programme organized by ARMS, Work and Income and a special subgroup of
successfully employed migrant and New Zealand engineers,(SIGIE), who are
members of IPENZ,( the Institute of Professional Engineers of New Zealand).
This pilot programme is organized as a means of supporting migrant engineers
into employment.
In this pilot programme Candace will be advised by a member of
IPENZ on a one to one basis about:
. how to adapt her CV to advertised positions
. how to interview effectively
She will also be made familiar with matters directly related to
her field of engineering in New Zealand. Part of their guidance will be done in
conjunction with the ARMS English Advisor as issues arise in relation to the
further development of her English language skills in her job search process.
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