IT Skilled workers
#138
Re: IT Skilled workers
Hi
I am an IT professional and have been through the skilled worker route to get into Canada. I'm now running my own IT business in Calgary.
If any of you IT guys want to get in touch I might be able to give you some pointers etc. plus we are always on the look out for good people.......
and by the way, its worth the wait!
I am an IT professional and have been through the skilled worker route to get into Canada. I'm now running my own IT business in Calgary.
If any of you IT guys want to get in touch I might be able to give you some pointers etc. plus we are always on the look out for good people.......
and by the way, its worth the wait!
#139
Re: IT Skilled workers
anita (remaining positive-minded for a job offer netherless!)
#140
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I arrived without a Job Offer it just took 2 years using the Skilled Worker visa method. But once here I had a job offer within a week and started work 16 days after landing ....
#141
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Those were the days when you could get there on a skilled worker application in under half a century, if i thought we could get there in 2 years with ours i would be over the moon,
#142
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 115
Re: IT Skilled workers
Hi all. Been reading through a lot of this thread. Wish there was an equivalent 'Dave+Jules' contact and advisor for Vancouver which is where I'm heading. I too am also more hardware (senior networking analyst for a major bank in the UK) so not a software guy . What is there for us hardware guys ?!!!
Also my CCNA expired 3 yrs ago. Would it still be useful to mention ? The fact it expired doesn't mean I'm any less capable, just bad at exams. Any suggestions ? (btw, I have a BSc. in Computer Studies, HND in Telecoms and experience in working for a global brand bank, BT and cable companies). What do you think my chances are in downtown Vancouver ?
Just don't understand how people do it or manage to get jobs before landing. I've applied so many times from the UK (resume amended and modified a few times).
I'm willing to work at any level (eg. Network operations ? Controller ? Co ordinator ? but not great as a fielld eng I'm afraid), as I feel beggers can't be choosers and we all gotta live, eat and sleep.
Any comments and suggestions/advice welcome.
Also my CCNA expired 3 yrs ago. Would it still be useful to mention ? The fact it expired doesn't mean I'm any less capable, just bad at exams. Any suggestions ? (btw, I have a BSc. in Computer Studies, HND in Telecoms and experience in working for a global brand bank, BT and cable companies). What do you think my chances are in downtown Vancouver ?
Just don't understand how people do it or manage to get jobs before landing. I've applied so many times from the UK (resume amended and modified a few times).
I'm willing to work at any level (eg. Network operations ? Controller ? Co ordinator ? but not great as a fielld eng I'm afraid), as I feel beggers can't be choosers and we all gotta live, eat and sleep.
Any comments and suggestions/advice welcome.
#144
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 115
Re: IT Skilled workers
No. I tried that route and you have to have an appraisal with 'god-like' marks to qualify for a secondment. Also those secondments were very few and far between. Besides that. I dont work for the bank anymore and now work for a smaller but still global company. Unfortunatley they dont have any Canadian offices (altho they do in Australia but offices as in 3 or 4 people).
#145
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I got my Skilled worker Visa without a job offer - I didnt apply for Jobs until I got the Visa - the Job offer came one month after the Visa.
#146
Visa Feb 2008,
Joined: Feb 2006
Location: Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia
Posts: 134
Re: IT Skilled workers
Hi
I am an IT professional and have been through the skilled worker route to get into Canada. I'm now running my own IT business in Calgary.
If any of you IT guys want to get in touch I might be able to give you some pointers etc. plus we are always on the look out for good people.......
and by the way, its worth the wait!
I am an IT professional and have been through the skilled worker route to get into Canada. I'm now running my own IT business in Calgary.
If any of you IT guys want to get in touch I might be able to give you some pointers etc. plus we are always on the look out for good people.......
and by the way, its worth the wait!
I have PM'd you
Andrea & Family
#147
Re: IT Skilled workers
What about PRINCE2 is there a big demand for this qual in project management in Canada or is it more Six Sigma as I think I read somewhere ages ago.
Cheers Dave
#148
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Joined: Dec 2004
Location: BC
Posts: 572
Re: IT Skilled workers
Also my CCNA expired 3 yrs ago. Would it still be useful to mention ? The fact it expired doesn't mean I'm any less capable, just bad at exams. Any suggestions ? (btw, I have a BSc. in Computer Studies, HND in Telecoms and experience in working for a global brand bank, BT and cable companies). What do you think my chances are in downtown Vancouver ?
Just don't understand how people do it or manage to get jobs before landing. I've applied so many times from the UK (resume amended and modified a few times).
I'm willing to work at any level (eg. Network operations ? Controller ? Co ordinator ? but not great as a fielld eng I'm afraid), as I feel beggers can't be choosers and we all gotta live, eat and sleep.
Any comments and suggestions/advice welcome.
Just don't understand how people do it or manage to get jobs before landing. I've applied so many times from the UK (resume amended and modified a few times).
I'm willing to work at any level (eg. Network operations ? Controller ? Co ordinator ? but not great as a fielld eng I'm afraid), as I feel beggers can't be choosers and we all gotta live, eat and sleep.
Any comments and suggestions/advice welcome.
#149
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 115
Re: IT Skilled workers
Thanks for the response Jandro (any other comments are more than welcome).
The prospect of fierce competition is quite daunting. I've also hear nepotism and cronyism is also quite rife too, but how does someone who has just arrived get to know about positions and jobs ? Without knowing anyone, how does one start a network of contacts. I know advice can be found on this website but I'd like to know some real life experiences and examples if possible.
I'll try getting re-certified but I'm bad at exams. I have years of experience and skills to offer though !
The prospect of fierce competition is quite daunting. I've also hear nepotism and cronyism is also quite rife too, but how does someone who has just arrived get to know about positions and jobs ? Without knowing anyone, how does one start a network of contacts. I know advice can be found on this website but I'd like to know some real life experiences and examples if possible.
I'll try getting re-certified but I'm bad at exams. I have years of experience and skills to offer though !
#150
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