Posts Tagged ‘Pre-Arrival’
Job Scams and How to Avoid Them
Most newcomers to Canada are eager to find employment soon after arriving. When looking for a job, it is important to be aware that scammers may take advantage of that eagerness. Employment scams can be posted on legitimate and well-known job sites and can be made to appear like real job postings. Scammers would even…
Read MoreI light up when I talk about SOPA
Astrid Ene arrived in Canada with her husband in January 2017. After spending some time in Montreal, they are now settled in their original province of destination, Ontario. Astrid currently is working as an Audit Director for the Office of the Auditor General in Ottawa. She sent us her testimonial about how SOPA helped her…
Read MoreHow to decide when to update your education in Canada?
The big day is coming closer! You are getting ready to move to Canada. And you might have started your job search already. While looking through different job postings, you will notice the educational requirements. You could start to have questions about how your education transfers to Canada and how employers might value it.…
Read MoreWhen Your Professional Goals Take A New Turn in Canada
Canadian job search does not always look perfect for newcomers. It may have a rocky start, and that’s when building your unique job search strategy is absolutely important. Building the strategy on your own can become hard and frustrating. It is important to use the help of professionals who are there to help you before…
Read MoreCanadian Dreams Take Flight
It takes more than dreaming to build a future in a new country. Daniel Momodu knows this first hand. He understood that careful planning, hard work and strategic preparation were important building blocks for his dreams of a life and career in Canada. Before Daniel set out to pursue his Canadian dreams, he worked in…
Read MoreFocus and Dedication: Important Keys to Success
When Dinny Mathew first enrolled in SOPA’s courses in search of a job in Canada, she stood out. With more than a decade of experience in healthcare education, medicine and public health, and multiple academic degrees (Doctor of Medicine, MBA, Master of Public Health), Dinny was well positioned as an appealing candidate for Canadian employers.…
Read MoreAlaa Alsafadi: Small Steps To Success In Canada
My journey with SOPA* started in August 2019, that time I received a letter from IRCC that I am authorized to utilize the pre-arrival services. I communicated with Saskatchewan newcomer center online and they connected me with the SOPA program where I started my learning preparation. Below are the steps I followed in my journey…
Read MoreGet a head start on your Canadian job search
Get a head start on your Canadian job search! Have you wondered about job search methods in Canada? How to write a resume in a format that is acceptable in Canada? How to answer interview questions following cultural expectations? Each country has its own system of advertising jobs and hiring processes. Join SOPA’s Job Search…
Read MoreHow to be Successful in Your Online Learning
Have you been approved to immigrate to Canada but cannot immigrate because of travel restrictions or some other reasons? Now is a good time to take a pre-arrival online program like SOPA*, to prepare yourself for your settlement in Canada! Online learning is something you can easily do from the convenience of your home while…
Read More2020: A MILESTONE YEAR
As this historic and challenging year comes to an end, I want to share my thanks and recognition of the accomplishments we have celebrated. I have been impressed and touched by the resilience I have seen in our clients and our staff during such an uncertain time with a global pandemic. You have shown the…
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