Starting a life in a new country is both exciting and challenging. Many newcomers leave behind their support systems – colleagues, friends and family – when they move to Canada, making the entire process of setting in more difficult than it actually is. In such times, a strong network of [...]
Did you know that you can get a 15 per cent tax credit up to $75 CAD per year between 2020 and 2024 for subscribing to any Canadian written digital news? In March 2019, the Canadian Federal Budget introduced a new incentive for all the news junkies out there – [...]
From an interview with Minnie Karanja. Minnie Karanja is a communications and marketing expert who came to Canada from Kenya. She worked for four years in media, nonprofits and public relations in Rwanda. Minnie got her bachelor's degree in business computing in Malaysia, a master’s degree in international studies [...]
For many newcomers in Canada, finding a job and getting back in their field of work feels like an uphill task. While it does take effort (and patience) to find meaningful employment, there are various resources and tools available that you, as a newcomer, can leverage to ease your [...]
Even saying the word newspaper feels like it doesn’t belong in this century. While there are still physical papers in circulation, the news media as a whole has finally conceded that a strong online strategy is what will keep eyeballs on its content. And while Canadians are some of the [...]
In Canada, LinkedIn is widely used as a networking tool by both job seekers and employers. As a newcomer, you may have heard or read that Canada has a hidden job market – made up of open positions that are not advertised publicly. It is said that as much [...]
From an interview with Ji-Young Kim. In her home country of South Korea, Ji-Young worked in business strategy and marketing with an outdoor leadership company. She also taught Korean for a year before coming to Canada in 2017. Ji-Young shares her story of starting out in a new country, overcoming [...]
Moving to a new country and restarting your career takes patience and a growth mindset. It is essential to research and network in order to adapt to local norms, understand industry best practices and get back into your field of work. Investing some time and effort in preparing for [...]
In Canada, come October, you’ll start seeing houses in your neighbourhood decorated with spooky-looking objects and cut-outs, pumpkin carvings, and creepy-crawlies made of rubber. It is the time of year when grocery stores stock up on sweets and candy, and your local dollar store and the mall will have a [...]
There’s a visible shift happening in the job market globally and in Canada: many organizations have moved to a remote or hybrid model. Previously, a majority of job interviews were in-person. More companies are now leveraging technology and video conferencing apps like Zoom and Google Meet to interview and [...]
From an interview with Trinadh Moganti. Trinadh Moganti is a full stack developer from Hyderabad, India. He holds a bachelor degree in technology, electronics and communication engineering and has over six years of experience developing and hosting applications on cloud infrastructure. Trinadh began his job search months before moving [...]
Listen to the episode 1 of the Countdown to Canada podcast for more tips on finding a job in Canada. Whether you’ve just received your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) or have recently moved to Canada, finding employment and getting back in your field of [...]