Cracking the Job Market: How Newcomers Can Build Employability and Confidence

Career growth and job search strategies for newcomers, students, and professionals in Canada. 

In this episode, we sit down with Boris Poludo, a veteran IT leader with nearly three decades of experience across telecom, healthcare, and finance. Boris shares his inspiring journey from a newcomer in Canada to the founder of START Group Consulting Inc. and the Start Canada Initiative — platforms dedicated to helping job seekers, students, and newcomers build their employability skills and thrive in their career development journeys. 

Discover how Start Canada is transforming interview preparation, career coaching, and employability assessments through innovative tools and personalized strategies. Whether you’re a new immigrant, a recent graduate, or a professional looking to grow your career in Canada, this conversation offers actionable insights to help you showcase your skills, gain confidence, and stand out in today’s job market. 

Shownotes:
(00:00) Boris Puluto is a seasoned IT leader with nearly 30 years experience
(00:34) Start Group Consulting is a business entity that we formed just a couple of years ago
(03:59) Paludo Institute helps people prepare for interviews using a quiz based assessment
(11:04) Start Canada aims to help people build their professional profiles on the job market
(14:47) How do you make sure someone's skills are visible in those first 10 seconds
(19:47) Boris: Isn't starting something new a great way to start life