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Features & analyses

Is Your English Good Enough for a Job?

Looking for a job in a new country is a challenge because of new standards, traditions, and rules – and because of the new language. Many immigrants believe that their English is not good enough to find a good job, but this is often not true. We prepared ways to assess three dimensions of your English language proficiency: basic, academic, and professional, along with useful tips to improve your skills. Job search has always been stressful, but looking for a...

Portraits & interviews

Five things you need to know when you move to New York

Written by Shelley McKay Moving to New York is a big deal; it’s exciting, scary, overwhelming, and amazing all rolled into one. Once you’ve accepted living on a movie set as part of your normal life, it’s time to take stock of the daily routine. Here are my top five things you should know when you’re settling in. 1. The weather As I write this, in January, there is a snowstorm raging outside my window and temperatures are plummeting to...

Culture & events

What are you thankful for this year?

Perhaps this year more than ever, the practice of giving thanks will be a welcome break from not only everyday stresses, but also the post-election anxiety that many of us are experiencing. Whether you’re surrounded by friends, family and a tryptophan-laden feast or are spending the holiday solo, this fourth Thursday in November is a great time to reflect on the people and things that help you get through even the most difficult days. To kick off the holiday, the...

Culture & events

New Women New Yorkers at the Economic Empowerment Fair

Written by Daria Kurdyukova On October 26, volunteers from New Women New Yorkers bundled up in their coziest autumn sweaters and caught a train to Brooklyn to take part in the Economic Empowerment Fair, organized by the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence and the Brooklyn Family Justice Center. We talked with visitors about what the organization does, shared information on upcoming events, and met other non-profit organizations with a similar goal: to help attendees from around the world find...