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Guest 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...
Moving To A New Country Is Never Easy But Pre-Arrival Programs Help Make It Easier
I am Cem Gurbuz, a permanent resident who came to Canada from Turkey in August 2022. My hometown is Gaziantep,...
Hiba’s Story | Seeking Guidance And Connections Is Key In Your Pre-arrival Plan
Hiba moved from Lebanon to Vancouver, BC, in October 2022. Hiba has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a master’s...
Newcomer Stories | Start Working on Your Job Search Before Your Arrival to be Prepared Right After
Three newcomers' stories of successfully finding a job in British Columbia (BC), Canada soon after their arrival! All of them...
Guest 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...
Cultural 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,...
Guest 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...
SOPA 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...
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...
Guest 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...
