It feels great to find that first job offer after a while of hunting around and submitting resumes. I would offer a word of caution though.  Even though you have a job offer, is it the right one for you?  It is of course very beneficial to have any Canadian work experience, and you may even need a survival job for the first few months after you arrive.  You do need to weigh up your options and make an informed decision about exactly what it is that you are hoping to get out of your job. Here are 4 reasons why you need to take a close look at the job that you have been offered i ..read more

As you are about to take that long-awaited flight to Canada, the excitement and anticipation of settling permanently in your new home country of Canada is becoming very real. There is one last thing that is left for you to do – shipping your personal belongings to Canada from your birth country. As if the stress of moving countries is not enough, you have to now make sure to bring with you, your personal belongings as well. Whether you like it or not, shipping your possessions overseas can be inevitably a painful process to go through. However, it is also something that all immigrants like me ..read more

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Going for your first interview in Canada can be a very exciting and nerve racking time.  You should be thrilled that you have a job interview, and it is perfectly natural to be a little nervous.  You will have your hands full preparing for the interview, but what do you do afterwards?  Here are some great things that you should do in order to make sure that you have the right follow up and give yourself the best chance at getting the job in Canada ..read more

Okay, so you have prepared your resume and you think it is all good to go, but did you know that a single typo can ruin your chances of getting a job?  You should check, double check and triple check that the grammar and spelling are perfect ..read more

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The weather in both Eastern Canada and Western Canada can be quite variable throughout the summer months. The best way to be prepared is by wearing layers and having options. Don't hesitate to print our packing list to make sure you don't forget anything ..read more

Learning new things as often as you can is very important in Canada.  Communication skills are essential to working in Canada, I've been in Canada for a long time now, and mine have improved a lot.  It is very wise to keep the attitude that you need to be always improving and learning from your experience.  There is always room for improvement when it comes to those of us who speak English as a second language.  This is especially true when you are working in a job with Canadians.  You will find, as I have, that Canadian employers will demand good communication skills.  They will ev ..read more

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What does it take to be a true Canadian? Is it the respect for each other? Appreciation for the great outdoors? Love for The Maple Leafs ..read more