Posts Tagged ‘SOPA’
SOPA 2022 Highlights and 5 Most Read Stories of the Year
It’s that time of year. We are about to say goodbye to 2022! What are your plans for the New Year? For many of our clients, the fact of moving to a new country indicates a new and fresh start. Nothing better than starting a new life right by making new year’s resolutions? Whether it’s…
Read MoreGuest post: Falling in love with Calgary’s Parks
Hold on to what is good, even if it’s a handful of earth.Hold on to what you believe, even if it’s a tree that stands by itself.Hold on to what you must do, even if it’s a long way from here.Hold on to your life, even if it’s easier to let go.Hold on to my…
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…
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 is still one piece missing. After receiving the job, we want people to be able to keep the job. Career coaches working with newcomers send…
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…
Read MoreHow I Aced My First Canadian Interview
I am Adeshola Afolabi, a Permanent Resident who recently relocated from Lagos, Nigeria to Toronto, Ontario. I learned about SOPA when I got my passport request letter email from IRCC in December 2020 from the pre-arrival services section. I signed up for the courses on the SOPA platform and the Job Search Strategy course was…
Read MoreBeat the odds: Settling in Calgary During the Pandemic (Part 2)
I apologize that the second part of my blog is coming much later than anticipated. It’s been a year since the first part of my guest post was posted here, and you might be wondering why it has taken me so long to write the second one. I will mention the reason later below, but…
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 as opposed to back in Pakistan, where she has family and friends who were always there for her. With her positive attitude, Sidra wanted to…
Read MoreSOPA Highlights & Top 5 Most Read Blog Posts of 2021!
The holiday season is always a wonderful time to reflect on the past year, both personally and professionally. As we welcome the new year, take a look back with us at the top five blog posts of 2021! We also wanted to make sure that you didn’t miss any SOPA highlights from the past twelve…
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