Bringing your culture to life in Canada

From an interview with Lan Nguyen.   Eighteen years ago, Lan Nguyen was attending Hanoi-Amsterdam high school in Hanoi, Vietnam. She is an only child and had no intention of leaving her family, her home and the life she knew. One day her parents announced that she would be going [...]

Holiday recipes from Arrive: Irish-Canadian Cream

From an interview with Dermot O’Brien.   Dermot’s parents emigrated from Ireland and he’s thankful they chose to come to Canada to raise their five sons. Dermot is a creative writer with RBC Ventures and enjoys bringing the Arrive message to life through ad campaigns and newcomer success stories. [...]

Holiday recipes from Arrive: Chicken Congee (Jook)

From an interview with Siang Khor.   Siang immigrated to Canada more than a decade ago. He pursued his dream in computer engineering at the University of Toronto. Today, he works as a Tech Lead at Arrive. As part of his role, he collaborates with different stakeholders across the organization [...]

CareerDec 16, 2020

How to research and negotiate your salary: Tips and strategies

For newcomers in Canada, the initial phase of the job search can be very stressful. Once you successfully navigate the stages of creating a resume, cover letter, and nailing the interview, you’re only a couple of steps away from securing a job offer. An important aspect of accepting the job [...]

Top 10 winter activities to explore in Canada

As a newcomer in Canada, you’ve probably researched, read, and heard stories about Canadian winters – which, in their signature style, are known to be long and very chilly. The cold and dark weather can be very depressing and even trigger homesickness. Staying indoors without much physical activity is one [...]

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