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Posts by Albina Ziatdinova

Farhad Ahmad: You need the right tools to prepare for the Canadian job market

By Albina Ziatdinova | 2, November 2021

Farhad Ahmad immigrated recently from Afghanistan to Vancouver, British Columbia. Farhad is an experienced professional. He worked in the field of management consulting and strategic planning. Before coming to Canada…

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Job Scams and How to Avoid Them

By Albina Ziatdinova | 12, October 2021

Most newcomers to Canada are eager to find employment soon after arriving. When looking for a job, it is important to be aware that scammers may take advantage of that…

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I did all the hard work before coming to Canada

By Albina Ziatdinova | 21, September 2021

Udeh Olughu arrived in Canada from Nigeria. Udeh found a job in his field just 13 days after landing. Back home Udeh worked in the financial industry. He used to…

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Preparing Adequately Before Arriving is Crucial to Succeeding in Canada

By Albina Ziatdinova | 31, August 2021

Canada holds a huge attraction for highly-skilled professionals from all over the world. Most of these professionals are drawn to the immense possibilities that come with living and working in…

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I light up when I talk about SOPA

By Albina Ziatdinova | 11, August 2021

Astrid Ene arrived in Canada with her husband in January 2017. After spending some time in Montreal, they are now settled in their original province of destination, Ontario. Astrid currently…

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How to decide when to update your education in Canada?

By Albina Ziatdinova | 21, July 2021

The big day is coming closer! You are getting ready to move to Canada. And you might have started your job search already.   While looking through different job postings,…

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When Your Professional Goals Take A New Turn in Canada

By Albina Ziatdinova | 30, June 2021

Canadian job search does not always look perfect for newcomers. It may have a rocky start, and that’s when building your unique job search strategy is absolutely important. Building the…

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Canadian Dreams Take Flight

By Albina Ziatdinova | 8, June 2021

It takes more than dreaming to build a future in a new country. Daniel Momodu knows this first hand. He understood that careful planning, hard work and strategic preparation were…

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How to Promote Yourself to Employers

By Albina Ziatdinova | 18, May 2021

A piece of advice you will hear often when you job searching in Canada is to learn how to “sell” yourself, market yourself or promote yourself to employers. In the…

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Loans for Internationally Trained Immigrants in Canada

By Albina Ziatdinova | 27, April 2021

Are you an internationally-trained immigrant living in Canada? Do you need financial support completing training courses or getting your license to work in your field? Maybe you would like to…

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