Marie's Success Story

When Marie immigrated to Canada from Cameroon, Africa, her first priority was to find a job that would pay the bills. Though her dream was to return to her career in Finance, she knew she had to take things one step at a time. She worked as a Venue Attendant while applying to banking positions and taking a financial services diploma course at SAIT, but the job search was challenging.

Still learning English and facing repeated rejections, Marie found herself discouraged after six months with no offers. That’s when she turned to Calgary Career Hub for support.

With the help of her Career Advisor, Marie began building a goal-oriented path toward her professional goals. Over the next 12 weeks, together with her advisor, her resume was revamped into a Canadian format, highlighting her transferable skills and experience from back home. Even without local work history, her strengths began to shine through. Maria also practiced interview strategies that helped her build the confidence to express her value. Marie was very appreciative of the one-to-one personalized support that she received from Calgary Career Hub, which made a significant impact in her ability to finally get hired.

Today, Marie is thriving in her role as a Bilingual Investment Services Representative at a major bank. Her journey from survival to success is a powerful reminder that with perseverance, support, and self-belief, incredible transformation is possible. Marie is now enjoying a career she is immensely proud of and has a lifelong toolkit for continued success.