Canadian work experience
Apr 30th 2013 | 4:47 am
#17
Nuther day in paradise.ca
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Ajax, Ontario
Apr 30th 2013 | 6:20 am
#18
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From: Fredericton, New Brunswick CA
May 2nd 2013 | 7:01 am
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Re: Canadian work experience
For whats its worth, We had never visited Canada before we moved here with our 18 month old child.
We did our research so knew what we wanted. We also knew a vacation in Canada in nothing like living in Canada. My wife is a nurse and was offered a one year contract which she could extend if all worked out. I took a year off, We made a point of keeping away from other ex-pats. This way we forced ourselves into making Canadian friends/contacts.
After a year i went out and picked up a job straight away with no canadian experience. My Wife extended her contract. 5 years later, new house, two more kids and PR we are happy and settled in well.
I now have a job which the advert said required a degree (which i do not have)and good experience in a market i had not worked in before. I showed them my past achievements in relation to what they was looking for and the rest is history I have changed jobs a few times since being here as i work my way up the ladder, and each time i have had 2-3 offers to choose from. It can be done if you have the right attitude and will to make it work.
We did our research so knew what we wanted. We also knew a vacation in Canada in nothing like living in Canada. My wife is a nurse and was offered a one year contract which she could extend if all worked out. I took a year off, We made a point of keeping away from other ex-pats. This way we forced ourselves into making Canadian friends/contacts.
After a year i went out and picked up a job straight away with no canadian experience. My Wife extended her contract. 5 years later, new house, two more kids and PR we are happy and settled in well.
I now have a job which the advert said required a degree (which i do not have)and good experience in a market i had not worked in before. I showed them my past achievements in relation to what they was looking for and the rest is history I have changed jobs a few times since being here as i work my way up the ladder, and each time i have had 2-3 offers to choose from. It can be done if you have the right attitude and will to make it work.
May 2nd 2013 | 10:40 am
#21
Happy Bunnies
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,371
From: NW Calgary
Re: Canadian work experience
For secretary/receptionist jobs, you could try temping as a way in. Myself and others on here started off as temps and then were "invited to apply" for the position that we were covering. It's a great way for both you and the employer to see if you fit and you like the company culture, etc. if you don't then just take the next assignment and see where it takes you. It's also a good way to help with connections and also getting that valuable Canadian experience.
May 4th 2013 | 2:57 am
#23
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Re: Canadian work experience
Thanks all will follow your advice!
May 4th 2013 | 3:47 am
#24
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 14,227
Re: Canadian work experience
Mostly "Canadian Experience" is the justification for i) hiring mates/relatives and ii) not hiring brown people with funny accents.
The good news is that if you are white and speak english, you're halfway there
The good news is that if you are white and speak english, you're halfway there
May 5th 2013 | 7:13 pm
#25
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Re: Canadian work experience
Thanks Alan for the info! But sorry to hear that racism exists in Canada. I am white but open-minded.
I just want a job and to be happy again.
I just want a job and to be happy again.
May 5th 2013 | 7:29 pm
#27
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Re: Canadian work experience
So will I have more of a chance of finding a job because I am white and English mother tongue?
I am trying to decide between Vancouver and Haifax to live. Which should I go for?
I am trying to decide between Vancouver and Haifax to live. Which should I go for?
