Information for newcomers
Housing Outlook – Winter Housing Overview
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 for spring’s warmer temperatures. However, Canada’s continuing housing crisis doesn’t permit housing hibernation. Finding affordable housing in Canada remains THE critical first challenge for newcomers…
Read MoreThe Power of Mentorship: Navigating the Licensing Journey
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 often paved with unique challenges. Immigrants face barriers such as lengthy certification processes, unfamiliar workplace norms, and the common obstacle of lacking Canadian work experience.…
Read MoreOur Top 2023 Highlights & Five Most Read Blogs of the Year
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 your year, whether it’s landing a dream job or smoothly transitioning to your new life in Canada, pre-arrival programs are here to help you! Before…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about regulated and unregulated jobs in Canada
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 categorized into regulated and unregulated professions. Unregulated jobs refer to occupations where specific credentials or recognitions are not governed by any official regulatory body. The…
Read MoreGuest Post: The Adventure – My New Life in Calgary
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 support system to rely on was scary. When I connected with SOPA, I expected to get information and resources. I did not expect the bonus…
Read MoreGuest Post: Moving to Canada | A short guide to Post-arrival
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 take as part of your settlement process. This guide has been divided into two parts: Part 1 is covering the essential steps before leaving for…
Read MoreCultural Talks: Small Talk and Professional Communication
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, in the shopping mall, and between parents who are waiting to pick up their young children at school. It happens between people in the Canadian…
Read MoreGuest Post: Moving to Canada | A Short Guide to Pre-arrival
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 but, now, the ball was in my court. What to do? Where to begin? How to begin? It was scary. I was terrified and overwhelmed.…
Read MoreSOPA 2022 Highlights and 5 Most Read Stories of the Year
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 to a new country indicates a new and fresh start. Nothing better than starting a new life right by making new year’s resolutions? Whether it’s…
Read MoreHow To Create A Strong LinkedIn Profile That Is Pleasant To Employers’ Eyes and Ears
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 why let’s learn about the power of LinkedIn! In this blog post, we’ll cover how to make a great profile, how to make new professional…
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