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Posts by Albina Ziatdinova

Guest Post: The Adventure – My New Life in Calgary

1, August 2023

The adventure that is my new life in Calgary, Alberta began in the fall of 2022. Moving from Mumbai, India to begin alone in a place where I had no…

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Moving To A New Country Is Never Easy But Pre-Arrival Programs Help Make It Easier

30, May 2023 | 1

I am Cem Gurbuz, a permanent resident who came to Canada from Turkey in August 2022. My hometown is Gaziantep, one of the cities most affected by the massive earthquakes…

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Hiba’s Story | Seeking Guidance And Connections Is Key In Your Pre-arrival Plan

2, May 2023

Hiba moved from Lebanon to Vancouver, BC, in October 2022. Hiba has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a master’s degree and ten years of quality and project management experience.…

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Newcomer Stories | Start Working on Your Job Search Before Your Arrival to be Prepared Right After

28, March 2023 | 3

Three newcomers’ stories of successfully finding a job in British Columbia (BC), Canada soon after their arrival! All of them immigrated to BC and found jobs in their fields, however,…

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Guest Post: Moving to Canada | A short guide to Post-arrival

7, March 2023 | 2

This second part of this guide will walk you through the basic post-arrival experience. The guide will also list, explain and give tips on what post-arrival steps you’ll need to…

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Cultural Talks: Small Talk and Professional Communication

14, February 2023 | 1

It is common for a person in Canada to say to a colleague, “How are you?” The other responds, “Fine, and you?”. This happens even between strangers on the bus,…

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Guest Post: Moving to Canada | A Short Guide to Pre-arrival

24, January 2023 | 2

When I finally got my COPR, my first reaction was disbelief, followed by exultation, and then, total panic. It was finally happening. It was real. This is what I wanted…

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SOPA 2022 Highlights and 5 Most Read Stories of the Year

21, December 2022

It’s that time of year. We are about to say goodbye to 2022! What are your plans for the New Year? For many of our clients, the fact of moving…

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How To Create A Strong LinkedIn Profile That Is Pleasant To Employers’ Eyes and Ears

30, November 2022

Did you know that 122 million people received an interview through LinkedIn? 35.5 million were hired by a person they connected with on the site? If this made you wonder…

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Guest post: Falling in love with Calgary’s Parks

2, November 2022 | 1

Hold on to what is good, even if it’s a handful of earth.Hold on to what you believe, even if it’s a tree that stands by itself.Hold on to what…

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