Moving to Canada is an exciting opportunity and adventure but can be also a challenge in finding a place to live, belonging to a community, fitting into the culture, language improvement. But few things can be harder than the constant rejection that comes with hunting for work. Finding an 'adequate job' is often the greatest difficulty for new immigrants arriving in Canada. Every professional immigrant thinking of moving to Canada needs a handy companion and a road map for success that will help them out through the process of settling in a new county. This book is an interactive and resourceful step-by-step guide filed with tips and up-to-date resources about what to do before and after you arrive in Canada and how to thrive in a new culture. Each step walks you through the process of finding employment and is supported by examples to help you take action and learn what to do next in order to succeed in today's competitive job market.

Every new immigrant to Canada comes with dreams, hopes and a possibility of having a great job and a great life. Immigration itself is a major task to accomplish and after the years of waiting, the stress and jumping multiple loops, every immigrant dreams of integrating with the Canadian society and becoming a part of the fabric that millions of people from all over the world have embraced. After landing in Canada you are faced with the daunting task of looking for a pace to stay, getting your papers in order and then applying for jobs in the local market. This is where the going gets tough for most people.Getting a job in Canada is like getting a job in any other developed country. Companies have job openings, you have a resume and you think you fit the bill and you apply. After a few weeks you may get a call for an interview and maybe even get the job, or get turned down. For those that get the jobs, things may seem better, but more often than once, you may have to apply for a new job and a new position. Sometimes it may take weeks or even months to find the right fit.In this book you will learn from the experiences of real landed immigrants in Canada, their job search experiences, and their career choices, you will lean more than just how to apply for a job. You will learn how to get in front of the hiring manager and to show them why you are the best candidate for the position. In addition, learn about the various industries, seasons for hiring and the insider view of hiring in any industry. Learn from the authors experiences of looking for jobs, getting interviews and landing successful jobs in the Canadian market. In this book you will learn:Here is a quick run down of all the Steps that will not only Guarantee your success but prepare you at every aspect of your job search, positioning you for success, no matter what the odds.ContentsStep 1 - Find Out Who You Truly AreStep 2 - Get A Feel For The Local MarketStep 3 - Build Your Hit ListStep 4 – Applying to Open Job PositionsStep 5 – Build a Compelling Base ResumeStep 6 – Where To Find Job OpeningsStep 7 – How To Target Unlisted JobsStep 8 – Optimize Your ResumeStep 9 – The Cover Letter Has It AllStep 10 – Spend Time on CommunicationStep 11 – The Inner GameStep 12 – Make Social Networks WorkStep 13 – LinkedIn MasteryStep 14 – Passing The Personality TestsStep 15 – Excel at the Phone InterviewStep 16 – Icing on The Cake – The Thank You NoteStep 17 – Job Search EtiquetteStep 18 – Questions to ask your InterviewerStep 19 - Questions Interviewers Cannot Ask YouStep 20 – The Long Term Job SearchStep 21 – Putting Everything TogetherIf you are a landed immigrant in Canada or are going to become one shortly, this book is a must read to be successful in your job search right when you land and be fully prepared even before you set foot on Canadian soil !Set yourself apart from the thousands of immigrants who land in Canada every year, and take lead in your job search and be successful.

There are only 1% or 2% of the world population actually living the life they want to live. They are driving the car they want to drive, living in the house they want to live in, travelling to the places they want to visit, loving the work they do, and doing the things they want to do. They have the personal, financial, professional and social life of their choice. - What separates them from the rest? - What do they do differently? - What kind of mindset do they possess? - What special skills and abilities do they possess? We all get 24 hours a day. Then what makes them so successful from the rest of the world in every area of their lives? In this book, you will learn those key differences which isolate the successful from the unknown. You will master how to acquire that mindset and how to change your conditioning permanently. The author is committed to change you physically, mentally, emotionally and psychologically to create success and wealth naturally and consequently. • The author has talked about why everyone must follow his/her passion, how to discover your passion through a formula, how we can transmute our negative emotions, why we need to master ourselves first, and how we can master ourselves to accomplish our real dreams and desires. • He has talked about how to take effective and consistent actions, how to increase your efficiency, productivity and concentration, and how we can achieve our desires in minimum possible time through a principle. • He talked about the role and importance of our decisions, how to make the right decisions, how to take risks in decisions, and what is the role of persistency, patience and failures in our lives.

In print for the first time since 1971, Manual for Draft-Age Immigrants to Canada has once again become relevant in a time of major political upheaval in the United States of America. First published in 1968 by House of Anansi Press, the Manual for Draft-Age Immigrants to Canada was a handbook for Americans who refused to serve as draftees in the Vietnam War and were considering immigrating to Canada. Conceived as a practical guide with information on the process, the Manual also features information on aspects of Canadian society, touching on topics like history, politics, culture, geography and climate, jobs, housing, and universities. The Manual went through several editions from 1968–71. Today, as Americans are taking up the discussion of immigration to Canada once again, it is an invaluable record of a moment in our recent history.

Annotation How to Find a Job in Canada is a guide to overcoming the barriers to employment typically faced by new immigrants. It teaches essential job-search skills, such as how to:create a career plan;gain a Canadian education;assess your international qualifications; andcreate aprofessional resume and cover letter. It also contains additional information that is invaluable to anyone new to Canada, such as:how the internet, todays most powerful source of information, can be used to help you with your job search; the many social services and programs specifically created fornewcomers; andCanadian addresses, phone numbers, and Internet sites that can aid you in your job hunt.

No Canadian Experience, Eh? is a handy companion for every professional immigrant thinking of moving to Canada or those who have already arrived and need guidance. It is a toolkit of career coaching techniques for anyone trying to understand what it takes to succeed in today's competitive job market. This new edition not only re-introduces job search basics such as resume and cover letter design, and how to prepare and master the interview, but includes contributions from top career experts on personal branding, social media, onboarding, green careers, leadership, practice firms, stress management, career assessments, self-employment, consulting and time management. It also contains advice from recruiters and human resources professionals who understand what employers look for in potential employees.

Green jobs represent one of the fastest growing and changing segments of the global economy. You have an opportunity to introduce young people to career paths that are not only in demand, but that are also rewarding and help conserve the environment. Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers contains four learning activities that engage youth in actively exploring forest-related green careers. Anyone can use this resource with youth ages 12-25 in settings ranging from community youth programs and school classrooms, to college and career prep, to field trips and forest tours. Designed to be flexible, use individual activities or use the entire set as a stand-alone unit. The guide also contains a quiz that helps youth match their personality with an array of green jobs opportunities, and a self-assessment of their technical and other skills, such as communication and problem solving. Appendices include a list of career information websites, job boards and connections to academic standards.