Posts Tagged ‘Soft Skills’
New Beginnings: Chronicles of Newcomers Across Canada
New Beginnings: Chronicles of Newcomers Across Canada shares six stories of immigrants starting new lives in six different provinces across the country. These chronicles highlight the journeys of individuals who…
Read MoreThink Ahead and Take Action Today, The World Is Full Of Possibilities For You
Fazil Muhammad Malik, originally from Karachi, Pakistan, now resides in Surrey, British Columbia, where he has seamlessly transitioned into his chosen professional field. With his expertise spanning from sales and…
Read MoreEvery Success is Unique and Individual
Oluwaseun, a skilled professional from Nigeria, brings with him an impressive background in the banking sector, accumulating over 10 years of valuable experience. His expertise in finance has led him…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Read MoreCultural Talks: Workplace Communication and Fit
We at SOPA want our clients to feel prepared before arriving in Canada. Whether in job searching or in acquiring a job, if that is all that is achieved, there…
Read MoreSidra Mobin: Learning Opportunity
Sidra Mobin is originally from Karachi, Pakistan. She landed in British Columbia on June 28th, 2020- during the pandemic. Sidra was all alone and did not know anyone in BC…
Read MoreThe Top 3 Newcomer Misconceptions When Preparing to Move to Canada
#1 – “No rush! I can wait and prepare for my move closer to my landing date” Be it work or family commitments, many newcomers manage completing priorities on their…
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