Landing in Canada soon? Things you need to know.
Before you arrive into Canada here’s a few things you need to know and do.
Canada Job Bank: Your Vital Research Tool
Researching Your Occupation in Canada The Canada Job Bank is an essential tool to research your profession or trade in Canada. It is a service provided by the government of Canada that allows you to search for jobs in your field and apply for them online. Canada Job...
What is Mentoring? Career Guidance in Canada
What is mentoring? In the context of your career, a mentoring relationship can be an important tool to help you develop new skills, become more confident, and achieve important career goals. In simple terms, it’s a process where someone shares their skills and...
Self-awareness is Key to Your Job Search
Self-awareness is the key to unlocking a world of job opportunities and leading you to personal and professional excellence. With an increased understanding of your strengths, areas to improve, and values, you can make well-informed career decisions, navigate...
Types of Resumes that are Common in Canada
For newcomers, it's important to choose the right type of resume format because this can play a key factor in getting hired in Canada. And a well-written resume is vital to grab the attention of Canadian employers. A good resume highlights all of your best skills and...
Job report shows that as job gains continue, Canada needs to welcome more newcomers
The unemployment rate rose in June, wage growth slowed, and job gains continued as record numbers of newcomers and international students continue to arrive in Canada. And a new report from Desjardins points out that Canada will need to settle many more newcomers if...
Eight Tips to Write a Canadian-Style Resume
Employers look for key information on a Canadian-style resume format. Learn what to include on your resume in Canada.
Getting Your Skills Assessed to Work & Study in Canada
Getting your education or professional skills assessed to prove the merit of your international credentials can be daunting for newcomers to Canada. However, it's vital to understand the process if you are seeking employment or attending a Canadian post-secondary...
What Does Business Casual Dress Mean?
The business casual dress code is a recent concept. Not so long ago, it used to be true that everyone who went for a job interview in Canada had to wear their best suit. Then once they started their new job in Canada, they would have to maintain that professional look...
Scotiabank’s Rebekah Young offers insights on immigration, jobs, newcomers & the challenges facing Canada
Canada’s continuing labour shortages, the benefits of immigration, the impact of demographics, the unfairness of wage penalties and, of course, the dangers in our continuing housing crisis. We asked Scotiabank’s Rebekah Young to address these issues (and more) before...