Posts Tagged ‘Canadian job market’
Cover letters can be tricky!
Cover letters can be tricky! Why do employers want them, what do you write, how do you put your skills and your desire to work there into words? The list…
Read MoreNigar’s New Home
I am an administrative professional with over 15 years of experience. I worked for a private engineering company in the oil and gas industry. I moved with my son to…
Read MoreInterview Strategies: How to Prepare for an Interview
You have made your move to Canada. You have gotten settled, perfected your resume and are applying to jobs. You even get an interview! What next? Preparation is key and…
Read MoreSOPA Q&A with Miracle Edohasim
We asked Miracle Edohasim to answer some questions about SOPA and share some insight on his priorities and expectations for his arrival in Canada. Q. Can you tell us about…
Read MoreInformation Makes All the Difference
An excited Philip Akpoesiri Mike-Ifeta moved to Edmonton, Canada, with his family on December 21st, 2017. In Nigeria, he had worked in the banking and financial services industry and had…
Read MoreVolunteering: Why and How
One of the most significant pieces of advice people job searching get, especially if they don’t have a lot of experience in their field or are new to the area,…
Read MoreGreen Economy Bridging Program Partnership
Bridging programs are a vital post-arrival service for newcomers in Canada who are looking for a job in their field or one commensurate with their education and experience. These programs complement the services that SOPA offers at the pre-arrival stage.
Read MoreHow SOPA Is Preparing Me For Canada
Are you approved to immigrate to Canada? Now what? How to prepare before you move to Canada? Nopporn Chanmekha is moving to Canada from Thailand. When he got his approval…
Read MoreArrive Prepared and Find Success
Every day the SOPA program helps professionals approved to come to Canada prepare for their job search and help them learn about Canadian workplace culture. In January 2017 a few…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You Move to Canada
My family and I were very excited when we received the news that our immigrant visa to Canada had been approved. My husband and I were excited, and at the…
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