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Posts Tagged ‘Canada’

Moving To A New Country Is Never Easy But Pre-Arrival Programs Help Make It Easier

By Albina Ziatdinova | 30, May 2023 | 1

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…

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Newcomer Stories | Start Working on Your Job Search Before Your Arrival to be Prepared Right After

By Albina Ziatdinova | 28, March 2023 | 3

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,…

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Guest Post: Moving to Canada | A short guide to Post-arrival

By Albina Ziatdinova | 7, March 2023 | 2

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…

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Guest Post: Moving to Canada | A Short Guide to Pre-arrival

By Albina Ziatdinova | 24, January 2023 | 2

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…

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SOPA 2022 Highlights and 5 Most Read Stories of the Year

By Albina Ziatdinova | 21, December 2022 | 0

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…

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How To Create A Strong LinkedIn Profile That Is Pleasant To Employers’ Eyes and Ears

By Albina Ziatdinova | 30, November 2022 | 0

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…

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Guest post: Falling in love with Calgary’s Parks

By Albina Ziatdinova | 2, November 2022 | 1

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…

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Osagiator Dickson Esokpunwu: The Right Approach To Finding A Job

By Albina Ziatdinova | 12, October 2022 | 0

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…

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Cultural Talks: Diversity in Working

By Albina Ziatdinova | 20, September 2022 | 1
Diverse women and men talking

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…

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Keep the focus on your long-term goals

By Albina Ziatdinova | 18, August 2022 | 1

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…

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