An Easy Guide to Settling In & Getting Jobs in Canada.
The excitement about a new country doesn't last forever, and cultural differences can be tricky to navigate at first.
Understanding these differences is key to overcoming culture shock and being settled.
This article will serve as your guide to valuable tips that will help you land a job in Canada, even though the process differs from your old country, Nigeria.
Don't forget to check out our previous articles on conquering culture shock.
Below are the tips to land a job in Canada:
- Resume Format:
The resume format in Canada differs significantly from CVs and resumes written in Nigeria or other countries.
Your major goal for writing a resume is to spark the reader's interest so that you can get an interview. To achieve this, shift your focus away from disclosing everything about yourself to the employer and concentrate on topics that will make you be seen as someone who will add value.
To stand out and differentiate yourself from the crowd, highlight unique accomplishments that other applicants may not include in their resumes.
Include these in your resume if you want to secure a job in Canada: contact information, a professional summary, work experience, education and professional growth. You may also include technical skills, volunteer experience, or community involvement as needed.
- Learn how to network:
Effective networking allows you to get valuable insight and have important contacts, both personally and professionally.
Find out about professional events or ask contacts how you may meet more people in your field, participate in online forums related to your field.
Note that the majority of potential jobs in Canada are never advertised publicly - this is known as the "hidden job market," so step out.
Remember, networking is crucial to finding jobs in Canada.
- Use the tools available to you:
LinkedIn is a social media platform, specifically for professionals, that functions as both an online resume and a networking tool. Recruiters and companies regularly utilize this platform to discover potential talents in Canada. So, if you’re looking to get hired in Canada, consider leveraging social media platforms like LinkedIn for your job search.
- Get accredited:
Canada welcomes skilled immigrants who contribute significantly to the country's workforce. However, for some immigrants, your profession may demand that your qualifications be validated in Canada.
Professional accreditation is a formal process that ensures individuals meet specific standards for practicing a particular profession. Teaching, physiotherapy, nursing, and social work are among the professions that typically require further accreditation.
This process may typically involve educational assessment that verifies the educational equivalency of your foreign education credentials to Canadian standards, work experience evaluation, and examinations.
This process may take some time, so plan accordingly.
- Get strong endorsements:
Securing your dream position often goes beyond a polished resume and aced interview. Recommendations and endorsements from satisfied colleagues, past employers, or even industry professionals can significantly boost your candidacy.
It is easier to find work in Canada if you have solid references. Try to obtain work references from former employers, but only if they are relevant to the positions you are applying for in Canada.
- Be confident – you deserve to be:
Moving to a new country presents a challenge. Finding jobs in Canada when you have to develop your support network from the start can be difficult, but you can do it!
The job search process comes with its share of rejections. Confidence helps you bounce back, stay optimistic, and continue your pursuit with determination.
It is important to believe in yourself throughout the process and to let others know you believe in yourself.
Remember, employers are drawn to candidates who believe in themselves and abilities. Projecting confidence during interviews depicts enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Stay confident! 🥂
- Trust the process:
The key to success lies in developing the resilience to stay with the process, even
when the going gets tough.
The path may appear difficult, but persevere.
Here are some strategies to maintaining positive motivation:
- Maintain a positive attitude and know you are VALUABLE. Apply for employment with this mindset, and you'll be excited to have a job in Canada in no time.
- Celebrate small wins. Acknowledge every completed application, track your progress by keeping a record of accomplishments either big or small.
- Embrace continuous learning. Use the period of job search to develop new skills or build your knowledge in the field.
These are only a few tips to getting a job in Canada, but enough to help you get started.
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