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Posts Tagged ‘Client Story’

Securing An Exciting Opportunity In Time Before Landing in Canada

16, January 2024

Ahesan, originally from India, started his Canadian journey in May 2023 when he relocated to the vibrant Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Armed with a bachelor’s degree in management studies and…

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Our Top 2023 Highlights & Five Most Read Blogs of the Year

21, December 2023 | 2

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…

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Through SOPA I Learned to Highlight My Professional Background Abroad

24, October 2023 | 1

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…

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Josiah’s Story: On the Right Path to a Successful Career

13, September 2023 | 1

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…

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Guest Post: The Adventure – My New Life in Calgary

1, August 2023

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…

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

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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Hiba’s Story | Seeking Guidance And Connections Is Key In Your Pre-arrival Plan

2, May 2023

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.…

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

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

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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SOPA 2022 Highlights and 5 Most Read Stories of the Year

21, December 2022

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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