How Immigrants Can Build Careers Abroad Without Starting Over

Feeling stuck in a “survival job” you never planned for?
You’re not alone—but you’re also not without options.

Many immigrants arrive in Canada with years of experience, yet find themselves undervalued, overlooked, or overwhelmed. In this episode of the Thrive Careers Podcast, Olajumoke Fatoki sits down with seasoned HR professional and newcomer mentor Ayoola Iwayemi, who shares hard-won truths on how to turn your past experience into your future advantage.

Whether you’re just landing in Canada or you’ve been here for a while but feel like your career is in limbo, this conversation will reignite your confidence and redefine your path forward.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• 🔁 Why “starting over” is a myth—and how to translate your home country experience into Canadian success.
• 🔍 How volunteering, mindset shifts, and strategy helped Ayoola land his dream HR job within weeks of arriving.
• 💥 The #1 workplace truth every newcomer needs to know to stop playing small and start standing out.

You don’t need to wait years to build a career you’re proud of. You just need the right perspective—and a plan.

👉 Press play now and learn how to confidently navigate your career in a new country—without losing who you are.

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