Sales and Marketing
1. Pre-Arrival
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Pre-Arrival
Sales and marketing is a non-regulated profession in Canada and you don’t need a licence to practice your profession. The industry is currently booming in Canada and new companies are coming up all the time.
2. Skills Development
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Skills development
Canadian employers put a high emphasis on soft skills, which are personal attributes that enhance your interactions, job performance and career prospects. Unlike your hard skills, you can apply your soft skills broadly.
3. Understanding Canadian Workplaces
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Understanding Canadian workplaces
Canadian employers often may not know how to assess education and work experience from other countries. They may require or prefer you to Canadian work experience. Lack of local market experience can pose a challenge for newcomers, but there are ways to overcome some of these challenges.
4. Job Finding Techniques
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Job finding techniques
The Canadian job market is very competitive and jobs are not easy to find. As well, finding a job in Canada may be very different than in your home country. There are many ways that you can search for jobs in the sales and marketing sector.
5. Associations
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Associations
The associations listed below provide additional information about the sales and marketing profession in Canada and offer a variety of professional development, education and networking opportunities.
6. Employment
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Employment
Finding a job in Canada may be different than in your home country and you may need help finding job vacancies, updating your resume, writing cover letters, preparing for interviews, and understanding what Canadian employers are looking for.