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Housing Outlook – Winter Housing Overview

By Albina Ziatdinova | 29, January 2025 | 0

Post prepared and written by Prepare for Canada Canada’s winter weather usually brings a “chill” to the country’s housing market, resulting in fewer rentals and house sales as people wait…

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The Power of Mentorship: Navigating the Licensing Journey

By Albina Ziatdinova | 15, October 2024 | 0

Road to Licensure in Canada For internationally trained professionals, the road to licensing in Canada can be daunting. From credential recognition to navigating Canada’s complex job market, the journey is…

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Our Top 2023 Highlights & Five Most Read Blogs of the Year

By Albina Ziatdinova | 21, December 2023 | 2

Get ready to say goodbye to 2023 and embrace the new year with open arms! If you’re embarking on a journey to Canada, why not set some resolutions to kickstart…

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What you need to know about regulated and unregulated jobs in Canada

By Albina Ziatdinova | 9, November 2023 | 1

In Canada, the job market is diverse and offers a wide range of opportunities across various professional fields. It is important to understand that jobs in Canada can be broadly…

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Guest Post: The Adventure – My New Life in Calgary

By Albina Ziatdinova | 1, August 2023 | 0

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

By Albina Ziatdinova | 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

By Albina Ziatdinova | 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

By Albina Ziatdinova | 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

By Albina Ziatdinova | 21, December 2022 | 0

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

By Albina Ziatdinova | 30, November 2022 | 0

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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