Networking is a way of life in Canada and is crucial to finding a role in your field of work. In the pre-COVID era, people usually networked at conferences, events or over in-person…

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…

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 work is always top of mind for many.…

As a newcomer in Canada, you may likely have had one or many job interviews before you moved. However, interviewing for the first time in a new country, in a new culture, can…

You may have heard that Canada has a hidden job market. This hidden job market refers to positions that are filled without the employer advertising them publicly. It is said that as much…

A job application process often begins with sharing your resume and progresses to one or multiple rounds of interviews. As a newcomer in Canada, this may (most likely) not be your first time…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…