Information for newcomers
How 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…
Read MoreGuest post: Falling in love with Calgary’s Parks
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…
Read MoreCultural Talks: Diversity in Working
Canada is a wonderful place if you like diversity. There are people from all over the world in every major Canadian city, including Winnipeg. Travelling through Winnipeg shows our history…
Read MoreCultural Talks: Workplace Communication and Fit
We at SOPA want our clients to feel prepared before arriving in Canada. Whether in job searching or in acquiring a job, if that is all that is achieved, there…
Read MoreThe Top 3 Newcomer Misconceptions When Preparing to Move to Canada
#1 – “No rush! I can wait and prepare for my move closer to my landing date” Be it work or family commitments, many newcomers manage completing priorities on their…
Read MoreJob Scams and How to Avoid Them
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…
Read MoreHow to decide when to update your education in Canada?
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,…
Read MoreHow to Promote Yourself to Employers
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…
Read MoreLoans for Internationally Trained Immigrants in Canada
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…
Read MoreHow Are Your Power Skills?
Interpersonal skills, communication skills, social skills, power skills. Soft skills may be called many different names, but the importance of good soft skills to find and keep work in Canada…
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