Posts Tagged ‘Canada’
Our 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 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 MoreThrough SOPA I Learned to Highlight My Professional Background Abroad
Ayomide is from Nigeria, and she is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with a strong background in civil and environmental engineering. She is a self-motivated, and well-organized professional with clear goals. Within only four weeks of her arrival, she secured her first role as an Estimator. She later transitioned into a project management position, further…
Read MorePreparing For the Canadian Job Search
My name is Golam Sarwar, I am a certified professional data analyst with more than 10 years of experience in data analysis, data management and software development field. Before I moved to Canada I worked as a Senior Data Manager in The Gambia (West Africa). I received an MSc in Information Technology from Anglia Ruskin…
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 MoreMoving 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, one of the cities most affected by the massive earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023. Before coming to Canada, I was an English instructor and researcher at a state university in…
Read MoreNewcomer 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 immigrated to BC and found jobs in their fields, however, their paths are different and their stories of finding success, and settling in Canada are different too. What is their secret? Keep reading to find…
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 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…
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