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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 temperatures he was used to in Nigeria. Despite the cold, he found himself inspired by the rugged landscape and the friendly people he met. Josiah…
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 moved to Canada I worked as a Senior Data Manager in The Gambia (West Africa). I received an MSc in Information Technology from Anglia Ruskin…
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 support system to rely on was scary. When I connected with SOPA, I expected to get information and resources. I did not expect the bonus…
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 that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023. Before coming to Canada, I was an English instructor and researcher at a state university in…
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. She was enthusiastic but also anxious about kickstarting her career upon arrival. However, after two months of landing, she was delighted to get an opportunity…
Read MoreGuest Post: Moving to Canada | A short guide to Post-arrival
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 take as part of your settlement process. This guide has been divided into two parts: Part 1 is covering the essential steps before leaving for…
Read MoreCultural Talks: Small Talk and Professional Communication
It is common for a person in Canada to say to a colleague, “How are you?” The other responds, “Fine, and you?”. This happens even between strangers on the bus, in the shopping mall, and between parents who are waiting to pick up their young children at school. It happens between people in the Canadian…
Read MoreCultural Talks: Diversity in Working
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 of immigration. When Winnipeg was first settled by European settlers, it was not known as Winnipeg. It was known as Red River, for the soil…
Read MoreSmall Community of People That Rallied For Me
I can vividly remember the excitement when I finally received an email confirming the approval of my permanent resident visa application after three long years of waiting. Shortly after that, panic set in because I had no idea where to start looking for a job and a place to stay. I was acutely aware that…
Read MoreYou Need to Have A Focused Job Search Strategy
As an established finance and accounting manager from India, Hemamalini has over eight years of experience in manufacturing, retail, banking, financial services, and construction. She has completed CPA & CGA in Canada, holds ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) from the UK, and earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Madras, India. Received…
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