Posts Tagged ‘Canada’
Farhad 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…
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 MoreI light up when I talk about SOPA
Astrid Ene arrived in Canada with her husband in January 2017. After spending some time in Montreal, they are now settled in their original province of destination, Ontario. Astrid currently…
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 MoreFocus and Dedication: Important Keys to Success
When Dinny Mathew first enrolled in SOPA’s courses in search of a job in Canada, she stood out. With more than a decade of experience in healthcare education, medicine and…
Read More2020: A MILESTONE YEAR
As this historic and challenging year comes to an end, I want to share my thanks and recognition of the accomplishments we have celebrated. I have been impressed and touched…
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…
Read More5 Tips for Navigating your Career during Covid-19
2020 has been an eventful year! Many changes have taken place and they will affect the way we work and how we search for jobs. It might seem a little…
Read MoreFinding Relief in Preparing to Find a Job
As soon as my family submitted our Canadian Permanent Residency application, we became somewhat nervous and anxious at the thought of moving to a new country. Before the approval of…
Read MoreVirtual Interviews
We are living in new times when the social distancing and masks are becoming our new normal. We are learning to talk less face to face and are moving conversations…
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