Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:19:43 +0000
Got your PR visa in hand? Take advantage of pre-arrival services before you land in Canada Congratulations! Your application to immigrate to Canada has been approved. Fortunately for immigrants today, there are many pre-arrival services and workshops aimed at helping you get ready for the big move — and with more coming on the horizon. […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Margaret Jetelina| Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 21:15:23 +0000
Young professional from India Amit Kalra shares his first six months in Canada The last year of my life has been a roller-coaster ride. Being a new immigrant in Canada, my voyage here has been full of surprises. I vividly remember the day, I received my passport with visa stamp on it, and I had […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Margaret Jetelina| Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:26:36 +0000
Growing up in two cultures and finding my own identity along the way I was born in a tiny little village in India with a population of approximately 2,000 people. Everyone knew each other by their first name and the whole village was our community. It was the happiest childhood one could wish for. My […]
Read more6 ways to go above and beyond the job interview Hiring managers are trained to look out for red flags that reveal whether a candidate will make the cut or not. Examples include, showing up late for the interview, not being appropriately dressed, talking poorly about the previous bosses, exaggerating answers and so on. But […]
Read moreFor young adults, summer is typically spent preparing for college or university in the fall. If you are a parent or a student, lots of questions may be running through your mind about academics, campus life and what to expect in those first few months of school. It is an exciting time, but can also […]
Read moreHow to ace the candidate reference check when looking for a job When Canadian hiring managers look for a great candidate to fill the required role, they know it’s easy to get swept up by a well-rounded resumé and impressive interview. While those are certainly a promising sign, to really understand whether you would be […]
Read moreA top-down approach to optimal health for immigrants Most of us who emigrate do well with the transition, despite the stressors and uncertainties that are inevitable with immigration and resettlement, according to Canadian Guidelines for Immigrant Health published in CMAJ (July 2011). These include challenges with leaving family members behind, changes in social and support […]
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