Canadian Career Prep 🍁

PATH TO CAREER SUCCESS
Prepare for the Canadian Workforce

Looking to transition into the Canadian workforce? Here is Canada.ca’s step-by-step guide to assessing your skills in the context of  the Canadian job market. 

1. Review the Job Profile
   Use Job Bank to understand your intended profession in Canada.

2. Find Your Occupational Profile
   Use the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) to locate occupational profiles.

3. Compare Your Qualifications
   Evaluate your qualifications against provincial requirements for licensing, registration, and certifications, including language skills.

4. Contact a Regulatory Body
   Reach out to the relevant regulatory body for guidance on obtaining a license or certification. You can often start credential assessments before arriving in Canada. 📚 Visit Job Bank to Learn More.

5. Collect Your Documents
   Prepare documents related to your education and work experience, such as degrees, transcripts, and employer references. Translate these into English or French as required.

6. Consult an Approved Assessment Agency
   Consider having your credentials assessed by an approved agency to help employers understand your training's equivalence to Canadian standards. This will determine if you need additional training or should seek a different job.

7. Upgrade Your Skills or Education
   If needed, pursue further training or education in Canada using resources like Job Bank to learn how to qualify for your desired job.

8. Look for Related Jobs
   Work in related jobs while awaiting licensure to gain experience, earn money, and network with professionals. 

CAREER COACH Q & A
Navigating New Horizons with Expert Guidance from a Seasoned Career Coach

Q: What are some key elements of persuasive language?

A: The key elements of persuasive language include:

• Understanding Your Audience: Tailor your message to address their needs and concerns.

• Using Clear and Concise Language: Avoid jargon and complex sentences to ensure your message is easily understood.

• Building Credibility: Highlight your expertise and provide evidence to support your claims.

• Appealing to Emotions: Use stories and vivid descriptions to make your message more relatable.

• Using Positive Language: Focus on benefits and opportunities rather than potential negatives.

• Having a Clear Call to Action: Direct your audience on what to do next with specific, actionable steps.

• Practicing Active Listening: Pay attention to responses and adjust your message accordingly.

These elements help you create messages that resonate with your audience and inspire them to take action.

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The Canadian Immigrant Fair is a free, one-stop event connecting newcomers with information and inspiration on the three pillars of immigrant success: careers. education and settlement. The fair offers a dynamic environment for immigrants who need help as they look for jobs, go back to school and settle into their new home.

The one day fair features expert speakers, offering presentations on topics like 10 Proven Tips to Get Hired Faster, Overcome Settlement Challenges and Maximize Opportunities as a Newcomer.

The June 27 event takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto. Don’t forget to stop by the Resumé Clinic, where skilled immigrants receive on-the-spot advice to tailor their CVs to the Canadian job market, ensuring they meet the expectations of local recruiters.

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NEWCOMER SPOTLIGHT
Celebrating Newcomers' Success in Canada

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Chengeer Lee, a transformation coach and talent acquisition professional in the tech space. Originally from Kazakhstan, Chengeer moved to Canada in 2019. Since then, he has drawn from his various experiences, including those as a startup founder, ex researcher and educator, as well as his own personal transformation journey to assist his coaching clients in combating burnout, navigating high pressure scenarios and enhancing their leadership. 

Be sure to listen to his full story on the My Great Canada podcast. 

WELCOME ABOARD
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• General Manager - Goods Production, Utilities, Transportation and Construction, Mississauga, ON

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• Construction Labourer, Sudbury, ON

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• Physician, Family, Duncan, BC

• Construction Superintendent, Saskatoon, SK

• Veterinarian Practitioner, Elmvale, ON

• Electrical Engineer, Process Control, Victoria, BC

• Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic, Edmonton, AB

• Marketing Coordinator, Lower Sackville, NS

• all job postings available at time of email publication

LEARN THE LINGO
✅ Become More Persuasive at Work 

Learning how to persuade others is a crucial skill in professional communication because it can inspire action or introduce a fresh perspective. Here are six phrases that can help you emphasize or challenge a point effectively.

Objective: Convince the management team to increase the marketing budget to capitalize on the emerging market trend of eco-friendly products.

• For emphasis:

• It’s crucial to note that
  ✅ It’s crucial to note that our latest market analysis shows a 20% increase in consumer demand for eco-friendly products, which could significantly impact our sales strategy if we capitalize on it with targeted marketing efforts.

• What’s important to remember is
  ✅ What’s important to remember is that our customer satisfaction ratings have consistently improved since we implemented the new support system, highlighting that well-executed initiatives yield positive results. An increased marketing budget can drive similar success in customer acquisition for eco-friendly products.

• The critical point here is
  ✅ The critical point here is that by investing in a larger marketing budget now, we can achieve a projected ROI that indicates a potential revenue boost of 25% within six months, substantially benefiting our bottom line.

• To counter:

• While it might seem that
  ✅ While it might seem that increasing the marketing budget is an unnecessary expense, the projected ROI indicates a significant revenue boost, making it a prudent investment rather than a cost.

• Although you might think
  ✅ Although you might think that delaying the increase in the marketing budget will allow for more thorough preparation, the market analysis suggests that immediate action will give us a competitive edge and prevent us from missing out on the current demand surge.

• On the contrary
  ✅ On the contrary, the feedback from our previous marketing campaigns indicates that increased investment in marketing has consistently resulted in higher customer engagement and sales, suggesting that further investment will continue this trend, especially for eco-friendly products.

• Don’t forget to practice! Think of your own scenario, and finish each of the phrases.