My name is Varun Chandrasekar and I’m from Chennai, India. I moved to Toronto in 2016 to pursue an MBA from the Rotman School of Management. Back in India, I graduated with a Communications degree and worked in advertising for four years. Currently, I work with RBC as a Marketing [...]
Winnipeg is Manitoba’s capital and largest city in the province — one of the three prairie provinces (others being Alberta and Saskatchewan) of Canada. While there are nearly 240 neighbourhoods in Winnipeg, downtown Winnipeg is the city’s economic core and also the fastest-growing high income neighbourhood. With an increased newcomer [...]
My name is Jean Koshy and I arrived in Canada in July 2017. I am a marketing and branding specialist with more than a decade of experience. I have an MBA in Marketing and Communications and in the past, I’ve worked with Commercial Bank in Qatar. Currently, I am employed [...]
Newcomers in Canada or those moving to Canada soon usually have a lot of questions related to their move as well as a career in Canada. Prior to my move, I had a ton of questions too and spent a lot of time searching for answers online. The Arrive team […]
As newcomers start planning their move to Canada, one of the top concerns shared is related to job search and employment. The most common query we receive is how to be better prepared and/or find a job before landing. If you’ve decided on your landing date and are moving soon, […]
Job interviews are an excellent opportunity for potential employers to find the best candidate who fits the role and has skills that align with company needs. At the same time, interviews are also a good medium for candidates to meet with the employer, ask questions, and gauge if they like […]
As newcomers to Canada, most of us desire to find a job in our fields of interest in the first couple of weeks after landing. In most cases, this doesn’t happen as the job application and interview process here is slower and hence, takes longer. As a result many people […]
In this new series of posts, we will look at success stories of three newcomers who found employment in the field of their choice. Our hope is that these stories will inspire, motivate, and help you build a positive outlook towards your job search. The first success story will focus […]
In my previous post, I provided tips and techniques on how to write a resume for the Canadian job market. Now, I am going to take us a step further and share my experiences in writing cover letters. In a majority of situations, while applying for a job, candidates are […]
For most newcomers in Canada, one of the top priorities is to find a job in the field of their choice. In this article, I will review my best practices for resume writing, which is one of the first steps in finding your dream job. With this post, my objective […]
Contributor: Gaurav Agarwal Account Manager, Business and Commercial Banking, RBC Uprooting your life and deciding to immigrate to Canada is not an easy decision, but the prospects of a better life for my family, coupled with excitement to work in North American markets, made that decision easier for me and […]
by Nerissa Fernandes In How to build your network (Part 1) we covered the basics of networking. In this blog, let’s dive deeper into how to start building your network and explore the various channels for networking. Online networking vs offline networking Networking can happen both, in online and offline environments […]