Posts Tagged ‘Job Search Strategies’
How To Prepare For A Job Search In Canada If Your Profession Is Regulated
My name is S.E. and I am originally from Germany. I arrived in Canada on May 3rd, 2023. I currently live in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC). I am aiming to work as a Chemical Engineer or Process Engineer in the field of Fuel Cell development or production. Currently, I’m working as a Systems Designer, specializing…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about regulated and unregulated jobs in Canada
In Canada, the job market is diverse and offers a wide range of opportunities across various professional fields. It is important to understand that jobs in Canada can be broadly categorized into regulated and unregulated professions. Unregulated jobs refer to occupations where specific credentials or recognitions are not governed by any official regulatory body. The…
Read MoreThrough SOPA I Learned to Highlight My Professional Background Abroad
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 goals. Within only four weeks of her arrival, she secured her first role as an Estimator. She later transitioned into a project management position, further…
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 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 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, their paths are different and their stories of finding success, and settling in Canada are different too. What is their secret? Keep reading to find…
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 why let’s learn about the power of LinkedIn! In this blog post, we’ll cover how to make a great profile, how to make new professional…
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 good job either in my current NOC code or a job which matches my transferable skills. Then later to climb up the career ladder having…
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 to his arrival in Canada. Hello Munir, please tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Munir El Kadi and I am originally…
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