From an interview with Humza Khan, Banking Advisor, RBC Meeting Place. Humza Khan arrived in Canada from Pakistan in February 2021 to join his wife, who was already living in Toronto. With six years experience in retail banking, dealing with people and building relationships, Humza set his sights on landing [...]
As a newcomer to Canada, finding a job in your field is a crucial step toward settling down. Many newcomers, including those with several years of work experience, may need to bridge certain skill gaps and familiarize themselves with the tools and terminology commonly used in Canada before they can [...]
From an interview with Damanjyot Talwar, Senior Product Manager, RBC Ventures. Damanjyot Talwar started his career in India as a software engineer. While working as a technical product manager at a global tech firm, Damanjyot participated in a worldwide hackathon sponsored by the company. His hack was unique, management liked [...]
Watch the Webinar Duration: 1 Hour Only 20 to 35 per cent of job openings in Canada are advertised publicly, while the remaining 65 to 80 per cent are filled through the employers’ networks. As a newcomer, building a strong professional network can help you become more visible [...]
From an interview with Sugandha Mahajan, Content Manager and Writer, Arrive. Sugandha Mahajan and her husband were doing well financially in their home city of Delhi, India. However, they saw little chance to live the life they wanted in this crowded space. So, they started to look elsewhere, considering Australia [...]
From an interview with Jaspreet Kaur, Banking Advisor, RBC Newcomer Meeting Place. Jaspreet Kaur came to Canada at the age of 19. She knew very little about Canada or how things worked, and had no work experience. She struggled at times, but set out to prove herself. One of the [...]
From an interview with Kudzai Baloyi, Cards advisor, RBC. In his home city of Harare, Zimbabwe, Kudzai Baloyi was the marketing director for the country’s largest pharmaceutical firm. From that vantage point, Kudzai had a clear view of the opportunities and limitations in Zimbabwe for him and his family. He [...]
As a newcomer, familiarizing yourself with Canadian work culture can give you an advantage from the very start of your job search. If you’re looking for your first job in Canada, employers are more likely to hire you if you demonstrate alignment with the local work culture. Once you start [...]
The ‘culture fit’ interview is an important part of the hiring process for many Canadian companies. It helps employers understand how you will adapt to their organization’s values, mission and philosophy once hired. Questions related to culture fit may sometimes be included as part of a job interview, rather than [...]
As a newcomer, depending on your profession and job level, it can take a few weeks or even months to land your first job in Canada. The first step in your job search is to create an impressive Canadian-style resume that gets you noticed by recruiters and increases your chances [...]
When planning your move to Canada, choosing a province or city to settle in is an important decision. In addition to comparing the quality of life and cost of living in various provinces, most newcomers also explore the job market to determine where their skills and experience are most in [...]
Northern Canada comprises three territories: Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut. Although these cover large expanses of land, each has a relatively small population compared to the other Canadian provinces. To meet their labour markets’ growing demands, these territories welcome newcomers with skills required for jobs in both traditional and emerging [...]
