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Posts Tagged ‘Pre-Arrival’

How To Prepare For A Job Search In Canada If Your Profession Is Regulated

By Albina Ziatdinova | 27, November 2023 | 2

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…

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What you need to know about regulated and unregulated jobs in Canada

By Albina Ziatdinova | 9, November 2023 | 1

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…

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Through SOPA I Learned to Highlight My Professional Background Abroad

By Albina Ziatdinova | 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

By Albina Ziatdinova | 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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Preparing For the Canadian Job Search

By Albina Ziatdinova | 28, August 2023 | 3

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…

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Guest Post: The Adventure – My New Life in Calgary

By Albina Ziatdinova | 1, August 2023 | 0

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

By Albina Ziatdinova | 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

By Albina Ziatdinova | 2, May 2023 | 0

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

By Albina Ziatdinova | 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

By Albina Ziatdinova | 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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