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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by obajoey(m): 2:00pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
Thank you. GlitteringStar: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by double08(m): 2:41pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
For those looking for jobs, you know you have to tailor your resume according to the job description Cos if you keep sending off one generic resume for every opening chances are you won’t get that call from HR. Cos most company seive our resume with the keyword software. (Forgotten the name) anyways I used this website; jobscan.co and it helped me immensely hopefully it helps another person. Greetings from The 6ix!! 43 Likes 19 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Babachi: 6:25pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
Regarding the post on the bad side of Canada though I agree with some of the writer's thoughts I also disagree to an extent. Canadians are actually competitive. Canada is currently ranked 2nd in this year's winter games. Maybe Canadians have a liking for the winter Olympics compared to the Olympics. Doesn't stop the writer from changing this mindset and encouraging more competitiveness in the Olympics. I noticed he's right abt people not speaking to others in the subway or buses but he can actually change that perception. If he consistently speaks to people in subways, who knows he may just pioneer that act. Finally Canada actually offers us an opportunity to start afresh in a well organized country. So we shd understand the system and make the best of it. Canada is truely far from perfect but each and every one of us has a role to play to make Canada great. 12 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by gentleiphy: 6:45pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 7:06pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
https://www.bebee.com/producer/@javierbebee/i-ve-sent-out-300-resumes-and-only-got-one-interview-what-am-i-doing-wrong Networking is key. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by aBbiie25(f): 7:08pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
Hello everyone.. I know someone will say I should direct my questions elsewhere but I feel its only those that have successfully passed this stage, that would give me benefiting replies (I guess) Please what's the accepted method of signing the end part of federal forms. I need them for for saskatchewan pnp. Do we have to print out and sign or just type name and date on the pdf form. Please help. Thanks |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Yooku: 8:16pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
Blackbuddy: Oga Blackbuddy!!! I know...the jobs are just scattered all over the place. And yes, networking works like a charm here in Canada!! 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Yooku: 8:17pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
czaratwork: Can't over emphasize this enough...One internal referral in a company is much more worth than the 300 resumes the chap sent!! 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Yooku: 8:21pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
double08: Emphasis on the boldened....EVERY application must be customized....Spray and pray is like putting your resumes in a shredding machine. It just won't work. Case in point....I was at a recruiting event and approached one recruiter....She took my resume, read just the first line of my career profile and when she saw some key words she just stopped and looked up at me and said "Yes i'm hiring for roles in this area so you are in good shape for this". Customizing is work but the more you do it the better you get at it. Jobscan.Co is good but it's paid after a while right? 8 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 8:22pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
Yooku:Yes o. Especially if the referal is directly linked to the hiring manager. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by pleasureosondu(m): 8:57pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
Please, for those living in Canny, what's the cost of getting a class 1 driver's license in BC? Where can one find the cheapest driving school in BC with air brake certification? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 9:05pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
pleasureosondu:Once you have a class 1, you would automatically have an air break endorsement. Best bet would be to search on kijiji for cheap schools, but the quality of training may not be top notch. The school used by one of my past employers for newly recruited electricians usually cost aroun 6k for 4weeks training. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Yooku: 9:09pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
simiolu1: Truth!! IT is a big field but everyone can find something IT-related to do. Basic Networking (CCNA) and Systems (Windows Server/Linux) and Cloud (AWS) will be more than enough to get you started of pretty well here. And the great thing is that you can teach and learn yourself most of the entry level IT skills for absolutely free on YouTube (well you need to pay for internet access). Not all IT is programming, although that is one of the hottest skills here too. If you can learn a bit of that you are even better off because it's all about software these days... 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 11:20pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
double08: Resume scanning system. It looks for keywords. You can have the best resume in the world, if key words aren't on there, HR won't probably see it. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 11:24pm On Feb 23, 2018 |
salford1: Really, couldn't you say this about every developed nation ? 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by double08(m): 12:00am On Feb 24, 2018 |
Yooku: When I used it, it was free...its all fancy now, maybe cos of the traffic on the website |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 3:42am On Feb 24, 2018 |
maternal:No. Each country is unique. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 3:57am On Feb 24, 2018 |
Yooku:I remember my days of dabbling into IT (networking). I stopped after obtaining CCNA. It's a very fast paced industry and certifications cost money too..It requires a lot of dedication and determination. I still encounter c++ once in a while. A lot of devices in the electrical industry still run on c++ or similar languages. IT guys, una dey try oo. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Yooku: 4:34am On Feb 24, 2018 |
salford1: Need for Speed!! Need for cash!! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Kmgb: 10:15am On Feb 24, 2018 |
9jaAlien: Really interested in the answer to this question. Seniors pls shed more light 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 10:50am On Feb 24, 2018 |
Kmgb:To qualify for the passport is pretty straightforward. 3 years of residency as a PR and around 1 year of processing. If you come in as a student, 2 years plus on a trv can count up to a max of one year credit towards the 3 years resudency rule i.e 1 year from TRV, 2 years as a PR and around 1 year of processing. Processing is around one year if no criminal record, well completed application form, pass citizenship test, and all requested extra document request from cic are submitted before the given deadline on the request letter. Just keep your copr and pr cards as they may request for it too. 3 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 11:32am On Feb 24, 2018 |
Hlo fam, went through the last few pages and I have gained a lot. I am a medical doctor seeking to ultimately move to Canada but that would be after moving to the UK and getting some work experience there. I want to know about the chances of getting a job as a doctor (on entry) in Canada , ofcus after completing the entry exams. Would also like to know the chances of specialisation as a foreign doctor as I have been told severally that these two are pretty difficult. Thanks. If there is an active forum for doctors, pls I would love to be added. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 12:02pm On Feb 24, 2018 |
Kmgb: Just to add. For those trying to move to Canada just for the blue passport (visa free travel), the government will make you invest a significant amount of time here before giving you that blue passport. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by pleasureosondu(m): 12:19pm On Feb 24, 2018 |
salford1:A travel agent told me that one of the major required skills to quickly get a PR was via truck driving. According to him, they are in high demand, especially in BC.He said it takes 3-4months and the visa is out.How valid is this claim? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 12:43pm On Feb 24, 2018 |
pleasureosondu:Even though semi truck drivers are in high demand, you would still require a resident visa to assess the jobs, and it surely takes more than 4months to obtain a resident visa. I would like to add that you forget the travel agent. Most of them are not truthful and are only after your money. Conduct your own research on the thread below. https://www.nairaland.com/4212543/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/340 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Kmgb: 12:52pm On Feb 24, 2018 |
salford1: Thanks for making it clearer especially the processing time |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Kmgb: 12:53pm On Feb 24, 2018 |
maternal: I know right!..3 to 4 years is a lot of investment. Thanks for chipping in 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 1:08pm On Feb 24, 2018 |
pleasureosondu: Not only is this a lie, it's laughable. This is the biggest nonsense I've ever heard. The government of Canada will give you papers if you can drive a truck ? The whole Nigeria would be lining up. 15 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by hammed71(m): 3:51pm On Feb 24, 2018 |
maternal:Canadian passport don dey make sense (172 visa free countries) 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by shinaboy: 10:33pm On Feb 24, 2018 |
Yooku: Which one pays better networking skills or programming? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Yooku: 6:19am On Feb 25, 2018 |
shinaboy: Both pay well |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by hammed71(m): 6:52am On Feb 25, 2018 |
Guys please about being eligible for citizenship, can I apply immediately after spending the first 3years out of 5? |
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