A job interview is an exciting time! After countless hours of preparing your CV, taking courses, and networking, you finally have landed one. If you’re a newcomer to Canada and unfamiliar with the process, however, this can be quite an intimidating accomplishment. You may not know the interview process in Canada, the kinds of questions […] The post Don’t Ask These 3 Questions at the End of a Canadian Job Interview appeared first on Skilled Worker.| Skilled Worker
How to Build Networks of Support Office politics – you have probably seen this term being thrown around within online professional spheres, such as LinkedIn, blogs, or podcasts. Put simply, the term is often used to speak disapprovingly of office culture. Merriam-Webster defines it as “the activities, attitudes, or behaviors that are used to keep […] The post A Newcomer’s Guide to Office Politics in Canada appeared first on Skilled Worker.| Skilled Worker
Win Over Canadian Employers Are you a newcomer to Canada looking to make a great impression on potential employers? You may have heard that some companies require video CVs, which can be intimidating if you’re not used to being in front of the camera. But don’t worry – with these key communication tips, you can […] The post Communication Tips for Stand-Out Video CV appeared first on Skilled Worker.| Skilled Worker
As a newcomer to Canada, you are not only facing the challenge of working survival jobs, building your network, and establishing a career, but also adapting to a new work culture. From country to country, there are subtle differences in how coworkers interact, how meetings are conducted, and even how much overtime is expected. One […] The post Canadian Work Culture: Combatting ‘The Great Exhaustion’ appeared first on Skilled Worker.| Skilled Worker
Often, we do not lend much thought to the mindsets and thought processes that shape and influence our experiences. Sometimes, it might take a major life shift – such as moving to a new country – to realize how much of what we experience is shaped by our culture and, ultimately, our beliefs. What many […] The post The Biggest Obstacle is YOU: Limiting Beliefs and How to Conquer Them appeared first on Skilled Worker.| Skilled Worker
Writing a compelling Canadian CVs can be a difficult task, especially for newcomers. While you might be familiar with the format, accurately conveying what sets you apart can be a challenge. It’s more than just listing tasks and keywords. On top of that, when you’re new to Canada, employers often inquire about Canadian work experience, […] The post Level Up Your Canadian CV appeared first on Skilled Worker.| Skilled Worker
As we all know and have probably experienced for ourselves, adapting to a new job is difficult. We need to learn all its nuances, technical requirements, and professional procedures. Even more challenging, however, is adapting to a whole new workforce. When we go to a new country, not only do we have to think about […] The post Soft Skills that Canadian Employers Value Most appeared first on Skilled Worker.| Skilled Worker
“Do you have Canadian work experience?” is a question many newcomers have encountered at some point or another while searching for work in Canada, and one which many may have looked at with confusion and probably even frustration. After all, how could they have any relevant work experience in Canada? Is that not the whole […] The post Answering the Canadian Work Experience Question appeared first on Skilled Worker.| Skilled Worker
A job search is already a vulnerable process, especially if you’re a newcomer to Canada and unfamiliar with the local job market. You have to manage the anxiety of uncertainty, financial stress, and the absence of your professional network back home. All of this can make you a target for job scams, which is why […] The post Avoiding Common Canadian Job Scams appeared first on Skilled Worker.| Skilled Worker
The Right Way to Job Search in Canada Job searching is a long and tedious process for most, especially for newcomers who are often unfamiliar with the local job market. For them – even more than for others – applying to and not hearing back from roles can become a never-ending cycle that often ends […] The post 4 Effective Ways to Uncover the Hidden Job Market appeared first on Skilled Worker.| Skilled Worker