Posts Tagged ‘Canadian job market’
Josiah’s Story: On the Right Path to a Successful Career
Josiah moved from Nigeria to iceberg-studded Newfoundland and Labrador in the middle of winter- January 2023. With temperatures often dropping below -20°C, it was a stark contrast to the warm…
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…
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…
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…
Read MoreHiba’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 degree and ten years of quality and project management experience.…
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,…
Read MoreHow 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 connected with on the site? If this made you wonder…
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…
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…
Read MoreCultural Talks: Workplace Communication and Fit
We at SOPA want our clients to feel prepared before arriving in Canada. Whether in job searching or in acquiring a job, if that is all that is achieved, there…
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