Nitish's Success Story

For 8 months after losing his job due to mass layoffs, Nitish struggled to find stable employment. Though he picked up a few part-time and temporary gigs, they didn’t provide financial security or a sense of purpose. In addition, although employed in a part-time role as a Project Engineer, he had not been scheduled for work in over a month.

Nitish knew he was skilled and had the expertise, as he had been working in the field for more than 9 years. However, he felt he was struggling with marketing himself to employers. Discouraged, but not ready to give up, Nitish reached out to Calgary Career Hub for support. That decision marked a turning point.

He was matched with a Career Advisor who took the time to understand Nitish’s goals, experience, and the barriers standing in his way. With guidance, Nitish began attending targeted workshops like Resume Building and Job Searching Essentials, which helped him sharpen his professional tools and taught him how to make his strengths shine in his resume. Knowing that interviews were a challenge for him, he also participated in mock interviews with other job seekers. These sessions boosted his confidence and questions from others helped him gain a different perspective to interviewing.

With renewed confidence and a clear path forward, Nitish persevered, and his efforts paid off. He landed a full-time engineering position as a Consultant Engineer, a role that not only aligns with his expertise but also provides financial stability for his family. Nitish shared that he had felt alone in his job search. But with the support and resources from Calgary Career Hub, he found a community that helped him become successful. Congratulations, Nitish!