Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

networking event: But unlike most Calgarians, Oubed has the added challenge of adapting to a new culture, language and way of life, according to CBC. On Tuesday, the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society hosted a networking event to help immigrant and refugee newcomers like Oubed write resumes and hone interview skills. As with many other Calgarians, the deep oil slump has dampened Oubed employment prospects. "Before I came to here, I thought I can find a job because I have many qualifications, but unfortunately the economic situation in Calgary and all of Alberta is so hard," he said. The Calgary Catholic Immigration Society hosted a networking event Tuesday to connect newcomers with professionals, and to provide job-seekers with resume and interview tips. "They're scared," said organizer Olivia Rocskar. "They're saying, 'Why isn't my technical skill enough ' It not. I think the people in this room are the ones that are putting it into practice." Oubed said he holding out hope that oil prices will continue to rise, and that job prospects will improve as they do. It isn't enough," she said. "To tell somebody that you have to change after 20, 30 years of doing things a certain way in order to succeed is really tough," she said. "It a hard lesson, but it an important lesson. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.