Written by Meruthula Jeevananthan Navigating the real estate market can seem daunting if one is not equipped with the proper resources and knowledge. On June 2, 2024, CTPA held an exclusive workshop “Mastering the Real Estate Market” presented by John Aruldason of The Aruldason Group, our Platinum Annual Sponsor. This workshop provided attendees with the opportunity to elevate their …
Naren Balakrishnan – Established Professional
With over 18 years’ experience in information technology, including the last 14 years in professional services and consulting, Naren Balakrishnan helps companies access Government funding programs and to file maximized and substantiated tax credit claims. His clients represent a number of industries including Telecommunications, Software/IT, Electronics, Financial Services Institutions, Aerospace and Defence, Health-IT and Bio-Technology. He assists clients in a …
CTPA’s Alumni Outreach Event
On July 23rd, CTPA hosted a Breakfast Social Club at the Scarborough Civic Centre. This networking event included former CTPA alumni, current community partners and Tamil professionals who have been making an impact within the Tamil community. A key highlight of this event was a discussion activity moderated by Ravi Ravindran. Ravi is the CEO and host of the podcast …
CTPA Alumni Spotlight Prasanth Srichandramohan
Earlier this month we had the chance to catch up with CTPA’s previous chair, Prashanth Srichandramohan. He served from December 2012 to January 2015, a transformational time for the organization. As CTPA continues to grow with new members, speaking to Prashanth helped shed light on how much this volunteer experience has shaped his life. Prashanth’s experience with CTPA demonstrateS the …
How do I get the most out of mentorship? 10 tips
Mentorship is a great way for mentors to share their resources, knowledge and expertise, so that they can further both of their professional journeys. If you are wondering how to make the most out of your mentor-mentee relationship, take a look at a few tips and tricks recommended to make your experience a fruitful one. Take Initiative: Always take the …
Job seeking and professional development in unprecedented times
2020 has been a roller coaster of a year. Life as we once knew it has completely changed in a matter of months. As the world continues to experience a global pandemic, a lot of us are playing catch up and trying to get by. This pandemic has greatly impacted our daily lives, including our careers. Unfortunately, many jobs were …
How to be well-liked in the workplace
Social etiquette in the workplace can go a long way. It can be the leading factor to getting that promotion. Being an overall pleasant person to work with, or for, can be a strong driver to building a successful career. People naturally want to work for someone who recognizes their talents, challenges them, and is a nice person. Alternatively, people …
To network or not to network, that is the question…
Often times, attending networking events is not easy for many people. When you are invited to a networking event, the first feeling that may come to your mind is anxiety. You are not alone. This is a common feeling for many professionals. You are putting yourself in a place where you may not know anyone. You will be in situations …
The Resume Series – Applying for Jobs: Focus on Quality vs. Quantity
Do you feel like you have applied to hundreds of jobs, but aren’t hearing back from prospective employers? Are you feeling hesitant and lacking confidence in your applications, when you click the Apply button? Maybe it is time to re-strategize. When it comes time to applying for jobs, it is important that you start with a strong resume. Cover letters …
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