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 After deep-diving into understanding networking better and getting a grasp on how to build a network successfully, let’s explore the basics of coffee interviews. “Coffee interviews” or “informational interviews” are a very popular concept in Canada. It makes most newcomers nervous as they’re not used to it. But […]
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 […]
by Nerissa Fernandes Most newcomers that land in Canada and start their job search often hear the word “networking” and are told that it’s vital in securing a job. However, not many immigrants are fully aware of what ‘networking’ actually entails and what are the various positive outcomes from networking. In […]