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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Konquest: 2:28am On Feb 11, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Konquest: 2:32am On Feb 11, 2018 |
soja84: 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Konquest: 2:34am On Feb 11, 2018 |
vcole:^^^^^^ Well said! ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Delta007(m): 4:46am On Feb 11, 2018 |
I thought I'd add to the tax discussions - For newcomers (or even older residents) filing taxes, I recommend studiotax. It is a free software for personal use and if you are like the average employed resident (or self employed consultant, contractor, etc), you may want to learn how to file your own taxes. It is very easy (to file taxes) and helps you understand some key principles behind the tax laws and financial planning. You may want to validate your first filing with a tax accountant or someone that has a clue. 32 Likes 27 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 3:53pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
Hello everyone. I have noticed that we only share our success stories here and this doesn't give a true picture of situations. We make people yet to move to think that jobs are so waiting for them and those who are here and have not gotten something or managing some small jobs to feel God has forgotten them. I remember someone shared her struggles and challenges in getting job last year here and we all came for her. Some said there must be something she is not doing right. My humble self though still in naija at that time told her it may be village people after her. This could have stopped others from sharing theirs. Please let's be open to sharing and encouraging people who have challenges settling in. What prompted this post is my phone conversation with someone going through her struggles. By the time i shared mine, she was relieved. Someone else chatted me that my story encouraged her. Mine may not be that i got that big job but that i am able to still hold it together and appreciate God for thus far He has led me. I will share one experience that i shared with them that lifted them when i come back from chirch. Right now service mode activated. It's also one of those Sundays that we sit down to mingle and chop after service so i came with an empty stomach. There is an adage in my place that says "Open your eyes like fish". My eyes are wide open now. No dulling. ![]() ![]() 27 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by soja84: 4:20pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
Please is there anyone in Regina that can help with a referral for Sales or Banking job?Kindly let me know so I can PM you my Resume.Thanks. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by boldinc(m): 5:44pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
Hi. If you haven't found someone, I can share a number of someone I know with you. ogirl1: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by KrustyKomet: 6:08pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
Preparation & Opportunity People by now are familiar with the two words above as the ingredients for success. These words are repeated by life coaches, mentors, motivators and the likes with such frequency that they are cliché at this point. Nonetheless these words still ring true as markers of success. The quest for employment, on the average, is largely dependent on one’s level of preparation and exposure to opportunity. Job seekers can make the necessary preparation to enter the Canadian workforce by ensuring that their resumes and work profiles are effective enough to convince recruiters and employers in the now fabled 6 seconds window that they are the best fit for the job. (BTW here’s an article that I think many may find useful on how to write effective resumes https://medium.freecodecamp.org/how-to-write-a-really-great-resume-that-actually-gets-you-hired-e18533cd8d17 ) Some of these things have been discussed in earlier pages of this thread but here's a recap: • Armed with a good resume you should apply to at least 10 jobs every day. You don’t want to send in the same resume to every application. Working off your template you should tailor your resume to the specific job role bearing in mind to include key words and all the other job application tips you have learnt. • Seek and join network groups in the field you desire to work in. Consider taking on intern roles or positions that are ancillary or related to your desired job as these might be stepping stones to land the desired job. • Maintain high visibility on job sites such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster etc. • Brace yourself for rejections. Even with a stellar resume you may still get rejections, they will come for a variety of reasons but that shouldn’t deter you. Where possible, like after an unsuccessful interview, ask for feedback so you can course correct and improve for next time. Do not be deterred. Be of a positive disposition always! I have experienced everything I have written here and long since landed a job in my field. I am confident that the points above work, me and virtually all the people in my circle of friends can attest to them. As daunting or unexciting as this may sound I built a weekly routine that allowed me to apply for jobs, attend network meetings, study (had to keep my skills sharp), do a part time job then and also explore this beautiful country (always try to build fun into my schedules). My thinking then (and now) was that I must be doing something tangible today that I will benefit from tomorrow. No time to waste! lol You are in this life to experience and grow. Take on the experiences of this stage of your immigration journey with an achievers mindset and continue to apply yourself; eventually you'll get to the goal you desire and you’ll be a better person for it all. 31 Likes 17 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tennyson1151: 7:00pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
Renaud Dery Canadian immigration lawyer Dery & Associates 1455 Saint Mathieu Street Suite #100 Montréal, Québec Canada H3H 2M4 Tél: + 1 514 989-9700 Téléc: + 1 514 989-9290 http://canadim.com Pls Is anyone familiar with the above law firm in Canada and has anyone passed through them in processing immigration to Canada/admission into Canadian school just want to confirm that they are not fake, before I do anything with them, please help a brother in need because they requesting for some money from me in order to process my papers. I await your kind response |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by shinaboy: 7:10pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
czaratwork: Looking forward to this |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Java47: 7:15pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
Any Toronto residents here? ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 8:22pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
KrustyKomet: This is the kind of posts that scare people away. Life does not wear straight jacket. Life happens. Please give room for people that aint there yet not because they didn't prepare or they didn't have opportunities but because it is not yet their time. When i wanted to post it, i asked myself "Are you sure you are ready to handle all those that have the formula to success here"? But then i responded by telling myself that this post is not for them. So if you think you have used the formulars of those 7 habits book please stay off my post. Please waka pass. I am reaching out to those hurting. I am so stirred up in my spirit. Dem do us? Can you imagine that one person chatted me that she has been down recently until she read my testimony and you are here reeling out formulas for success! I knew people like you will come out with the same epistle we have read here. I beg us as much as we share our successes, let's also share the dissapointments. It doesn't mean you are negative. It only means you are letting others know their attempts can flip either way. And getting the person encouraged to move on to better things. If you have followed my story you will know that my testimony is confirmed back home and even here in Canada but waiting for its manifestation. So nothing i see in my job hunt discourages me but i need to share experiences so that people (Most don't even post here, they just read) don't feel it's happening to only them. We need to be more humane. That said. In a shortwhile i will share one of my experience. 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by rs172(m): 8:43pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 10:28pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
czaratwork: People don't want to hear the truth. You try to share reality and they call you negative Nancy. I dont have power to exchange words, so I park for one side. Another thing is this, depending on your career and experience, you may have to go back to school. 10 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by shinaboy: 11:43pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
honey86: I'm all for a balanced narrative. It not rosy anywhere so its good to always prepare one's mind so that one can better withstand setbacks. Plus we could learn from other people's experiences 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 11:46pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
honey86: My dear i tire. I discussed that school option with my friend and she is considering it. There were some other options i suggested which she had also considered. In fullness of time we will all share our testimonies. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by shinaboy: 11:46pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
@seniors. If one has to attend school or go for a course, is it possible to get a bank loan for that? And at what interest rate would that be? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 11:48pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
shinaboy: Yes there is one OSAP loan for people in Ontario. Dont have the details though. You can google it. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 11:53pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
shinaboy: I don't want to birth a controversial issue now. I have a meeting with my mentor next tomorrow and have some assignments before that meeting. I dont want to use that energy on rules and regulations of success or any john maxwell or brian tracy books. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by daremum(m): 11:56pm On Feb 11, 2018 |
@Blackbuddy Please i sent you a mail. Please respond. Thank you |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 1:17am On Feb 12, 2018 |
czaratwork:This is the difference between the ''living in Canada thread'' and the ''living in Australia thread''. The Australia thread is balanced. I am all for sharing both side of the story. Like I have previously mentioned earlier on this thread, it can be difficult to get a ''good'' job in Canada due to its small economy, heavily regulated industries, downturn, nepotism and widespread cities. It takes a lot of work, luck, dedication and God's grace. Some are very lucky while others are not so lucky at the start. Everyone's case is different. There is really no manual for success in Canada. One has to know what works for them. I worked survival jobs for 3 years myself. Some think I have seen it all as far as Canada is concerned, but I am still learning myself.. 36 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 1:43am On Feb 12, 2018 |
salford1: 1 million like for this. You know someone who has only spent 6 months here and is already wondering what she is doing stucked up with 1 survival job or the other will be encouraged that her wonderful break can still happen. I don't know how we can lie to ourselves even in another man's country. I think the problem is because there is no dignity in labour where we are coming from. Everyone wants to share her story when she has landed the big job and will make sure no mention is made of the survival job. Okay now make we dey deceive ourselves with one equation to success wey no exist while people are feeling left behind doing survival jobs or not even getting one now because of the weather. Lemme come and be going jare. 17 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 2:09am On Feb 12, 2018 |
To some that might be wondering why I was held up in a survival job for that long (not like it is not even common lol). It was because I did not have much choice. There's no two ways about it. I and my spouse are both in regulated professions. We had to strategize about how we can get into our career path as fast as possible. Licensing exams are tough and the process is indeed long. I did not allow my spouse work so that she could focus and get the license asap. At that, it still took 3 years despite finishing with a 4.6/5 CGPA in Unilag and Distinction MSc from same uni. I only stopped survival jobs when she got her license, and I promptly began my own licensing too while she took the role of the breadwinner. The immigration integration services did not work for her too. She had to discontinue when she realised it wasn't really helping her achieve her goals. Brings me back to the ''No manual for success in Canada''. When the economy is booming, employers don't really care if your resume was designed with Abakaliki format or Ibadan format. Companies would give straight offers at career fairs just after a 5min chat. I hope those good days would return soon. czaratwork: It's just a matter of time. I remember having a break break on a night shift at Superstores, NW Calgary, 8 of us sat on the same dining section were engineers and engineering project managers from different countries. We all joked and laughed about the idea of setting up our own firm and call it ''Superstore Engineering Consultancy''. Only if it was that easy ![]() One needs a lot of patience in Canada. We all have different stories. Some would land today and speak about how they got that awesome job a month or two later, but they did not mention that they have a diploma or degree from Canada and are only returning as a PR. I won't mention names ooo ![]() Everyone would eventually succeed (individual definition)in Canada. We are all running different races, and some have a shorter track while others have a longer track. What is most important is patience. Canada would test your patience in everything. From PR applications (fast nowadays), to jobs, in accessing government services, in Citizen applications etc. It is important to never give up or become tired. 52 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 2:26am On Feb 12, 2018 |
daremum: @daremum, I just checked but not sure I received it. Please resend and I'll respond. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 3:06am On Feb 12, 2018 |
honey86: In my opinion, going back to school is actually no big deal. Alot of people return for a career change or to land a better paying job. A lady i worked with in the past in a security job is now a registered nurse with AHS. She took a nursing degree at the U of C. 11 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 5:09am On Feb 12, 2018 |
czaratwork: If you post something that isn't favourable to the masses, you are put down. Called enemy of progress, or the usual religious narrative how someday God will bless them. Which I don't doubt but one has to be on the right track. The point is people choose to live in fantasy land on this thread. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 7:23am On Feb 12, 2018 |
@czaratwork, hang in there. It takes a new immigrant on the average 5years to fully settle into Canada according to statistics. So it's easier said than done but you would be past this stage sooner than you think. In my opinion, it is important to properly research job prospects in your intended field as well as jobs you may be able to get on arrival even if it is in a lower role or a "survival job" that you feel you would be comfortable doing to earn an income prior to arriving in Canada. It keeps you realistic and focussed by the time you get here. For regulated professions, it is a realistic plan to be willing to settle for any job on arrival if you need an income quickly and then map out a route to obtaining your license if you so desire or map out a route towards an alternative career. In my case, I already decided to go back to school prior to arrival to earn a qualification or two in an area that I have an interest in for the long term as well as one that would make me more employable. Obtaining my license is a long windy road that I would fit into the pipeline at some point along the way as it is not a top priority for me. I did job hunt for a few months and got a job working with special needs kids at a job fair but passed up on it for a govt sponsored employability skills training program. Most jobs readily accessible to foreign professionals with a health care background are nursing aides, dietary aides, care aides, community support workers, etc. I do not think I am well suited to those roles and did not want to get stuck in a job I didn't like for a while and so I enrolled in school and started this winter when my baby turned 6 months. So far, so good. So if a survival job isn't something you feel you can handle, getting an additional qualification may be a good plan. Save up some funds for that purpose if you can. You could also consider applying for student loans from the government. I find that Indian immigrants are a lot more realistic in their expectations as regards migration. They hit the ground ready to go and are willing to work at any job, get into school and work hard. It won't hurt for us to take a page outta their book. For every success story of someone getting a job in their field soon after landing, there are several others slugging it out at Tim Hortons or Walmart. In the end, it will still turn out as a success story for both parties, just different timelines. 39 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by kissoflife: 7:55am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Hello house, I'm beginning to get scared after reading about job prospects in Canada and knowing I will be landing in a month's time. Not that I am doing well in Nigeria presently but confused on the paths I could follow to get my big break in Canada. I need some advice, I am an Engineering technologist with background in IT hardware and Oil and gas. Although I have more experience in oil and gas. Knowing my profession is regulated, I intend to switch back to IT and continue my career there in Canada. Is it possible to get IT Help desk roles easily to gain some experience or any support roles? Also is it possible to get a job as any Engineering technologist without the provincial license? Can one's previous experience with a known multinational also influence the probability of getting a good job? Please help cos I'm trying to determine the reality out there so I can prepare myself for the worst before landing. planning to land in Edmonton Thank you. @ czaratwork salford1 honey86 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 9:30am On Feb 12, 2018 |
kissoflife:Do you have an ond/hnd or applied science background? If you do, then you need to contact ASET in Alberta since you are looking at landing in Edmonton. Through ASEt, your qualifications would be exanined, and you would be assigned some exams. In addition, you may be required to submit a research report on a project you worked on. Tge quality of the project must be at par with what is obtainable in Canada. After clearing that hurdle, you would be assigned a CET designation. You might want to look into that. With regards to IT, fusion might be able to offer some recommendations. Your experience with a multinational could land you a non technologist or non engineering position. Maybe a specialist or something of that nature. Just that the requirements for most specialist job would still be an engineering diploma or degree, but you never can tell. 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Hope15: 10:27am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Talking of a nursing degree @Salford1, would it be better to take the after-degree option or start completely afresh? I know you are an Engineer, but you fit know na! Thanks salford1: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Omalitchar: 10:41am On Feb 12, 2018 |
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