SOPA Client Interview
Preparation Meets Opportunity: How Adan Built Her Canadian Career
Adan Younus’s journey from dentistry in Lahore, Pakistan, to a growing career in healthcare in British Columbia shows how pre-arrival preparation can make a difference. Since arriving in Canada at the end of 2023, Adan has made significant progress in her professional goals. After starting as a medical imaging clerk with Northern Health, she quickly…
Read MoreHow SOPA Helped Me Secure My Current Job
Originally from Isfahan, Iran, and now living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Behzad Aeinevand has spent over 20 years dedicated to teaching languages and preparing students for IELTS exams. His love for education has led him to teach English and French and design engaging, effective curricula that help students succeed in international language tests. Knowing the…
Read MoreThink Ahead and Take Action Today, The World Is Full Of Possibilities For You
Fazil Muhammad Malik, originally from Karachi, Pakistan, now resides in Surrey, British Columbia, where he has seamlessly transitioned into his chosen professional field. With his expertise spanning from sales and marketing to logistics and project management, Fazil quickly secured employment in BC, Canada, within a remarkably short period. Fazil has been an owner and operator…
Read MoreHow To Prepare For A Job Search In Canada If Your Profession Is Regulated
My name is S.E. and I am originally from Germany. I arrived in Canada on May 3rd, 2023. I currently live in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC). I am aiming to work as a Chemical Engineer or Process Engineer in the field of Fuel Cell development or production. Currently, I’m working as a Systems Designer, specializing…
Read MoreOsagiator Dickson Esokpunwu: The Right Approach To Finding A Job
I am Osagiator Dickson Esokpunwu, from Nigeria. I arrived in Moncton, New Brunswick in April 2022 with my family. I landed in Canada with an open mind to find a good job either in my current NOC code or a job which matches my transferable skills. Then later to climb up the career ladder having…
Read MoreKeep the focus on your long-term goals
Munir El Kadi who lived in many different countries before moving to Canada is sharing with us the role SOPA played in his success and the steps he took prior to his arrival in Canada. Hello Munir, please tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Munir El Kadi and I am originally…
Read MoreFarhad Ahmad: You need the right tools to prepare for the Canadian job market
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 he used SOPA services to a great extent and he is grateful for the help he received. He is now working as a Member Service…
Read MoreI did all the hard work before coming to Canada
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 work in a multinational bank and he was a customer service manager there. He did the job for about 10 years before coming to Canada.…
Read MorePreparing Adequately Before Arriving is Crucial to Succeeding in Canada
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 Canada. However, once they do receive approval to move to their new home, and as their departure date draws closer, their initial anticipation begins to…
Read MoreQ&A with Mark Atabor: How I Got a Job in My Field
Over the years we featured many stories where our clients share their immigration journey with us. We, at SOPA, feel very proud to be the ones sharing stories of our clients with you. We hope each of these stories will help you understand what to expect and see that each immigration journey is different and…
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