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Hello Adrian,
as has been commented at the time of our reccie the employment part was not part of the equation.Things change I understand that, but unfortunately It has left me with little time to change my strategy.
Ps I dont do BS
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Arthur
as has been commented at the time of our reccie the employment part was not part of the equation.Things change I understand that, but unfortunately It has left me with little time to change my strategy.
Ps I dont do BS
Best Regards
Arthur
...this isn't a particularly helpful response but it does make point.
Whilst in NS you should have taken it upon yourself to make personal contact with potential line managers. That means, finding out which company is which, finding out the name of department heads etc and calling them to introduce yourself and suggest that you might think the world of them if you could pick their brains over the NS employment situation while taking coffee.
Don't speak to HR, don't answer the 'Help Wanted' ads...begin building a network of potentially useful contacts of those who are at a similar level to yourself and have an ear close to the ground.
Doing that at least half a dozen times will show CoRDA that you mean business. But don't try and BS Margot, she's a very sharp and well connected lady![Sneaky](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/sneaky.gif)
Whilst in NS you should have taken it upon yourself to make personal contact with potential line managers. That means, finding out which company is which, finding out the name of department heads etc and calling them to introduce yourself and suggest that you might think the world of them if you could pick their brains over the NS employment situation while taking coffee.
Don't speak to HR, don't answer the 'Help Wanted' ads...begin building a network of potentially useful contacts of those who are at a similar level to yourself and have an ear close to the ground.
Doing that at least half a dozen times will show CoRDA that you mean business. But don't try and BS Margot, she's a very sharp and well connected lady
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Hi edwinslad,
Many thanks for the link I will give that a go when I get home.![Sunglasses](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/sunglasses.gif)
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Arty & Co
Many thanks for the link I will give that a go when I get home.
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Hi Howefamily,
good luck with the PNP route it is a great scheme and Margot is a fantastic lady.I have been in contact with her and will see where we go from here.
Thanks for the post,hope to meet up one day overbye![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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good luck with the PNP route it is a great scheme and Margot is a fantastic lady.I have been in contact with her and will see where we go from here.
Thanks for the post,hope to meet up one day overbye
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Hi Arty,
I've heard of a few people that have had luck with contacting employment agencies to confirm their skills are in demand so that may be the way to go. Can you make another trip out to Canada for perhaps a few days? Even if you go out by yourself and contact prospective employers before you leave asking for a meeting whilst out there? Having a face to face chat would probably help employers provide you with a letter regarding your skills. I know there was someone staying at the same B&B as us in NS who was also out in his recce hoping to go via the CIS and he was only there for a few days and had left his family behind whilst he made contact with employers. He got his nomination a few weeks after us I believe. Good luck!
I've heard of a few people that have had luck with contacting employment agencies to confirm their skills are in demand so that may be the way to go. Can you make another trip out to Canada for perhaps a few days? Even if you go out by yourself and contact prospective employers before you leave asking for a meeting whilst out there? Having a face to face chat would probably help employers provide you with a letter regarding your skills. I know there was someone staying at the same B&B as us in NS who was also out in his recce hoping to go via the CIS and he was only there for a few days and had left his family behind whilst he made contact with employers. He got his nomination a few weeks after us I believe. Good luck!
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Hi christmasoompa,
many thanks for confirming this![Big Grin](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
, per chance you dont happen own a Petro- Chemical company or the like and be willing to assess my Resume and confirm I am employable in my chosen field lol![Stick Out Tongue](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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many thanks for confirming this
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, per chance you dont happen own a Petro- Chemical company or the like and be willing to assess my Resume and confirm I am employable in my chosen field lol
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The Community Identified stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is aimed at selecting individuals who have long established connections to a Nova Scotia community, wish to live there permanently, and are employable and can contribute to the labour market and economy of that specific community.
One visit is hardly long established in my eyes, perhaps it is just as well that I am not an immigration officer!
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Hi Flipance,
no worries about sinking my boat ,to late I reckon I am more suited to being a submariner
,boat well and truly sunk.Not by your post just things in general.
Arthur & Co
no worries about sinking my boat ,to late I reckon I am more suited to being a submariner
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Hey I am not trying to sink anyones boat, just being realistic, From the Nova Scotia immigration website......
The Community Identified stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is aimed at selecting individuals who have long established connections to a Nova Scotia community, wish to live there permanently, and are employable and can contribute to the labour market and economy of that specific community.
One visit is hardly long established in my eyes, perhaps it is just as well that I am not an immigration officer!
The Community Identified stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is aimed at selecting individuals who have long established connections to a Nova Scotia community, wish to live there permanently, and are employable and can contribute to the labour market and economy of that specific community.
One visit is hardly long established in my eyes, perhaps it is just as well that I am not an immigration officer!
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Hey I am not trying to sink anyones boat, just being realistic, From the Nova Scotia immigration website......
The Community Identified stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is aimed at selecting individuals who have long established connections to a Nova Scotia community, wish to live there permanently, and are employable and can contribute to the labour market and economy of that specific community.
One visit is hardly long established in my eyes, perhaps it is just as well that I am not an immigration officer!
The Community Identified stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is aimed at selecting individuals who have long established connections to a Nova Scotia community, wish to live there permanently, and are employable and can contribute to the labour market and economy of that specific community.
One visit is hardly long established in my eyes, perhaps it is just as well that I am not an immigration officer!
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Hi again, my point was couldnt you make your wife the main applicant, she would not have any difficulty getting proof that her skills are transferable or have you already done this? just a thought as we know that applicants we have worked with have switched .
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Hi JSHalifax,
We had thought of using Alison for the main applicant,but are working on a solution to the problem we find ourselves in.
Cheers for the reply.
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