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Forum: Canada
May 5th 2014, 2:55 am
Replies: 36
Views: 4,459
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Accessing UK tele

I'd like to throw my hat in the ring with a suggestion. Requires being fairly tech savvy and having a bit of time to spare. The results are cool though.

I've been using a Raspberry PI...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 2nd 2014, 2:18 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,232
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Swearing or Cursing

Let's get 'bawbag' part of the common vernacular in Canada
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 2nd 2014, 1:09 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,232
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Swearing or Cursing

Not sure about Canada but I can say from experience that the C-bomb does not go down well in USA...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 30th 2014, 4:11 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,058
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Immigration route for someone over 30 with civil engineering experience

I've heard internal transfers are a very good route to go down. Though I suppose the same applies... they need to be able to justify the cost and effort.

Yes, it gives me time to prepare and line...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 30th 2014, 3:42 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,058
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Immigration route for someone over 30 with civil engineering experience

I am in the same position, although I have less experience than your boyfriend. I wrote to a number of companies and heard very little back. The few that did said they are not in a position to go...
Forum: Canada
Apr 30th 2014, 3:26 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,808
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Why did you choose Canada and is it what you hoped it would be?

An excellent post and interesting take on the perceived lifestyle vs the reality...

I have yet to make the jaunt. Fruitless job search so waiting for the IEC program to reopen in December. For...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 11th 2014, 3:08 am
Replies: 2,176
Views: 224,973
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: IEC 2014

After reading this ENTIRE thread... I feel adequately prepared for next year's IEC process!! I only wish I had been more aware sooner and had got involved last year... I'm getting impatient already.
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2014, 1:49 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,205
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Job hunting (from uk)

I have been giving this some serious thought. I have the funds set up and ready to go but my concern is arranging interviews etc. to make a trip worthwhile. Its difficult to get responses as it is......
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2014, 1:29 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,205
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Job hunting (from uk)

Ah I see, thank you.

It seems like my only hope is to remain patient for next years IEC rounds...
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2014, 1:05 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,205
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Job hunting (from uk)

I tried Randstad in the UK, but to no reply... Do they help recruit people from overseas? Other's have said they don't recruit those without a work permit?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 8th 2014, 3:53 am
Replies: 7
Views: 933
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: 2 VISA's What do I do??????

Thanks for clearing up my confusion. I'm currently on the job hunt but failing finding an employer to do an LMO, I'm planning on going for next years IEC... Looking forward to getting the ball...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 8th 2014, 12:36 am
Replies: 7
Views: 933
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: 2 VISA's What do I do??????

Hi, I had a question? How do you apply for an IEC visa? I thought it was only available for a fixed period of the year (which had just passed in December/January)?
Forum: Canada
Mar 27th 2014, 6:16 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,725
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes

I would say give it a week and then politely ask them if they need any further information that could help them determine if they have any suitable vacancies. Not the etiquette, just my personal...
Forum: Canada
Mar 27th 2014, 1:43 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,725
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes

I am in a similar position... I e-mailed the generic and then human resources and heard nothing. I then e-mailed a fairly senior guy in the organisation who replied with "it would be worthwhile to...
Forum: Canada
Mar 14th 2014, 9:08 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,454
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Engineering jobs in Toronto

Just a quick follow up question. I've come across this page which talks about the IEC program which specifies that the IEC visa isn't for young professionals. Does this mean it would restrict the...
Forum: Canada
Mar 13th 2014, 8:37 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,454
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Engineering jobs in Toronto

I've managed to find one company to open the conversation... It's a start but of course far from a sure thing. I'll need to make sure I get involved in the IEC program and hope for the best then.
...
Forum: Canada
Mar 10th 2014, 9:18 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,454
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Engineering jobs in Toronto

Brilliant advice, all of it REALLY valuable.

I had a look at the wiki, what an excellent resource. What I was wondering was, I have sent my resume to a specific company a few times to various...
Forum: Canada
Mar 10th 2014, 5:15 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,454
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Engineering jobs in Toronto

Thanks. I do certainly have my work cut out for me. I had a look at the IEC visa's, though it seems like I would need to wait till next years allocation before I could proceed with that option?

I...
Forum: Canada
Mar 10th 2014, 3:13 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,454
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Engineering jobs in Toronto

Excellent advice gtown. Very much appreciated. The hardest thing is getting a foot in the door it seems. I've contacted a few recruitment consultants this morning. Hadn't considered that option till...
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2014, 7:12 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,454
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Engineering jobs in Toronto

Thank you for an excellent response.

It sounds like a little bit of a catch 22... PEng requiring a years experience in Canada, but needing the PEng to get a job... Perhaps I should go for CEng in...
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2014, 3:14 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,155
Posted By scotsnerd

Re: Hi new here

I can second that... Lots of family in Malta and been there many a time!
Forum: Canada
Mar 9th 2014, 3:07 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,454
Posted By scotsnerd

Engineering jobs in Toronto

Hi all

I'm a bit of a newb to to this. Its an excellent forum with a lot of people giving great advice. I'm a 26 year old with an MEng in Electrical Engineering and 3-4 years experience in the UK....
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