Atlantic Xpat

Oh, it's a brave man who would create such a self congratulatory website & post the link here. I seem to have incurred his wrath for my attempts to interject a dose of reality into the OP's plans and views on Canada. However, his responses seem to be at odds with the "...ability to relate to people at all levels." Relate to those that tell you what you want to hear is perhaps more accurate?

I too, think you'll struggle without a degree, to obtain a good job. It shouldn't be neccessary, but a degree seems an entry level requirement in Canada these days.

Still, best of British and all that. Please do come back and relate how you've proved us all wrong.

sdo1982

Okkkkaaaayyyy, well, erm, first of all, dont use that website to show to potential employers... the majority will tear you into little bits, the ones who consider you because of it, well you dont want to work for. Linkedin is there for a reason.
You are going to have to accept that you are going to be on a low step of the ladder, if you accept that, maybe just maybe you might find an employer, it will be tough, but with the right attitude, meeting the right people and a little luck there is a chance.

Atlantic Xpat

Good advice. I guess I could be a potential employer were I in Vancouver as I work in that field. Based on the website, I wouldn't even interview.

dbd33

Because of the website? If so, what's wrong with it?

It gave me the impression of a driven door step salesman. If I wanted someone to sell to convenience stores or pubs, get a large install base for my new alcopop vending machines, some role like that, I'd risk a phone interview.

Almost Canadian

Did he post it?

The4BellsLondon

Its in hiis member info page or whatever that page is called.

Flossie and Jim

At the risk of getting shot down in flames...but I just can't help myself...here goes...

Looking at the resume, I think it may need to be a little bit more "Canadianized" - If I were looking at it with the prospect of hiring someone there are a few things I probably wouldn't know what they were...

Education

I would probably just lump the GCSEs and A Levels together and then state that you have a High School Diploma equivalent, as not all employers here know what kind of level our GCSEs and A Levels are.

Awards & Achievements

I think I have read on this forum a few times before that Prince2 is not very popular or not very well known over here, but perhaps others will come along and advise.

I doubt any Canadians will know what an ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence?) is so you might have to spell it out if you think it is an asset to mention.

Also I don't think they will know about the D of E stuff either.

Miscellaneous

I wouldn't mentioning a full UK driving licence - as far as an employer knows it may or may not be valid here. I'd probably just remove the UK bit!

Also, if I saw the phrase "enjoys travel" I probably wouldn't bother interviewing because I translate this as "I like to spend my time roaming around other countries and not at the office" (but that's just me!)

As they say over here..."Good luck with that"

Almost Canadian

Do you also think he would train and swim in the office as well?

The4BellsLondon

Enjoys travel - good we can second him to the shitty towns


But D of E is good - tis big here in van schools - but it requires PROPER outback camping etc! Daughter got silver in Gr 10

ExKiwilass

I agree with FLossie's advice.

It's a good website for a salesy- type.

The4BellsLondon

Out of interest - OP we have noted that you have no post secondary education , however on a previous thread you indicated that your partner is a "Town and City Planner" .
Does she have a planning degree ? Or a similar, say geography, with a post grad planning diploma?

Almost Canadian

For the purposes of this thread, does that really matter? It would appear that, even if she has a Ph.D., she will still struggle to obtain work in Vancouver

The4BellsLondon

True, especially as we have Drs driving taxis here ! But at least then some one can advise about education points with regard PR !

dan09uk

I am a planner, took me 2 years to get a planning job. I worked at staples for 9 months as a computer technician on just above minimum wage. I left there as it was going no where and interned full time unpaid for 6 months at a local municipality to get more Canadian planning experience.

During my internship I applied for a job with the bc ministry of transportation and infrastructure and got a job as a planning technician.

I am a recent graduate from the UK and was living in Toronto at the time I applied for that job, it is possible to get a job, just a lot harder than in the UK.

el_richo

Out of curiosity, do you think you'd have the planning job if you weren't in Canada?