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Job Search Tips
Maximize your Chances Tips on Pre-migration
Job Search
As a prospective immigrant finding a job in Canada is of
great importance to you. In fact, the effort put into finding
employment in Canada even before you arrive should be viewed
as an integral part of the immigration process. Conducting
your job search with a qualified counsellor is a unique
way to kick start your search for employment before you
arrive. You are keeping ahead of the game by making yourself
available to employers even before you are physically in
the country. Although in most cases employment cannot be
guaranteed but by positioning and strategizing you can cover
lot of ground. It is very important to familiarize yourself
with Canada’s labour market and the licensing requirements
as it relates to your particular occupational interests.The
competition for work within Canadian labour market area
is extremely stiff, and as the population continues to grow
you will find yourself needing all of the assistance you
can get. If you're considering a move here, make certain
that you have sustainable employment or informational interviews
lined up before you arrive. The best way to determine the
type of work that might be available for you, and how your
skills match up with local employers' needs, is to prepare
a resume and personally visit the area to meet up with up
with potential employers or employment agencies. Most newcomers
to Canada choose to settle in the larger Canadian cities
- most often Vancouver, Montreal or Toronto. Canada is an
extremely large country and the economy differs in the various
regions of the country. In some areas, resource industries
such as mining, forestry, or fishing provide most of the
employment opportunities. In other areas, however, financial
services, high technology industries and communications
are the growth areas. While Ontario is traditionally the
engine of Canada's economy - and the city of Toronto is
the economic centre of the country - there are regional
differences here as well. Rural and northern Ontario is
much, much different than Toronto or Ottawa or Windsor for
example. What you can do to make the transition to Canada
easier is to:
- Research Your Field - Find out what
the labour market conditions are for the field you are
interested in, within the region you are considering.
- Find Out What the Requirements are to Practice
Your Profession in Ontario - Each regulated
profession in Ontario has different requirements, which
you must meet in order to
practice here.
- Have Your Credentials Assessed Before You
Leave Your Country!
In most cases, you can begin the application process
of becoming recognized in your profession in Canada
before you leave. This is will save you time once you
are here, since it will be very difficult, if not impossible,
to find work in your field if you are not recognized.
Request an application package from the occupational
regulatory body for your profession. Depending on the
profession, you will probably be told that you can send
the required documents to the regulatory body for assessment
immediately and will be notified of the results while
you are still in your home country.
- Remember - even if you have already had your credentials
assessed for immigration purposes, this does not take
the place of assessments done by the professional regulatory
body Provincially. To be certain that your education
meets provincial standards, you must
have your credentials assessed by the professional regulatory
body.
- Bring the Appropriate Documents and Contact Information
With You When You Come to Canada!
- If you have not already gone through the assessment
process, you will have to do it when you arrive. Depending
on the profession, you may be asked to submit to the
occupational regulatory body. In some provinces you
can start the registration process before you leave
your country of origin.
- A resumé.
- A copy - usually an official copy - of your degree/diploma.
- An official transcript from your university/college.
(Usually directly from the institution to the occupational
regulatory body.)
- An official copy of current registrations, permits,
licenses to practice in your field in your country of
origin.
- Letters or other documents which give details of
your work experience.
- Copies of letters of completion of continuing education
(upgrading) courses.
- The curriculum, or syllabus, of your college/ university
program.
- Collecting all of these documents can be time-consuming.
If you come prepared, it will speed up the process.
What this means for you is that while you may have heard
that Canada has a need for aerospace engineers, for example,
it may turn out that opportunities for aerospace engineers
only exist in certain regions of the country - thousands
of miles from where friends or family have settled. Don't
make the mistake of assuming that the same kinds of opportunities
exist all over CanadaHere are some further tips for you
to maximize success:
- Have resume done professionally preferably by someone
who is familiar with the terminology and knows the regional
labour market.
- If you are very confident that your resume marketable,
send it for feed back to only qualified agencies who
specialize in job search only not
- Employ someone to represent you in Canada who can
market you in your absence and act like a facilitator
- Attend on line Career fares
- Join associations in Canada, some associations provide
associate memberships. This can really optimise your
chances.
- Research to find out the progressive employers with
opportunities
- Have a specific cover letter to accompany your Resume
- Know your Interview Skills
- Keep in mind, there is a hidden job market with most
jobs not being advertised. Industries such as construction
often hire employees on site. Visit the labour market
websites for further information on job trends, salaries,
and opportunities.
- You will need to familiarize yourself with the 'Preparing
for Change' concept before your arrival. This is a good
way to get to know the Canadian work place culture and
general way of doing business.
- You should ask a qualified employment professional
to help you with skills adaptation course and transferable
skills, which should be tailored to your field.
- Try and find out the cost of living in the area that
you wish to settle.
Whatever the stage you are in the immigration process, pre
migration job search can prepare you for the job market
of the province of your choice and can land you a good position
upon arrival in Canada. A formal evaluation system like
Canada’s, these services can boost your chances for
approval with the immigration officer. In order to satisfy
yourself when shopping around
- Make sure that service provider that you are using
is always available to answer your questions over the
phone or email on hand
- You are receiving Job Search assistance form a reliable
and honest employment counselling firm or counsellor
with proper back ground in employment counselling or
a professional who is accredited employment counsellor
who has number of years training and can provide you
with accurate information
- Don’t be afraid to ask about their qualifications
and experience. Most of the counsellors will be very
happy to forward their information.
- Ask to see references and feed back from past clients
In the end if you want to have a successful experience,
be prepared to conduct an active jobsearch with the guidance
of a counsellor and take charge. Canadian employers respond
to job -seekers who are self -directed and have a positive
outlook towards life in general. Remember most effective
job search is done when you are well informed about the
techniques and Canadian employer’s expectations. To
get started start with research check out the Internet and
newspaper links for their career sections, the job bank
links or simply send an email.
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