I am a newcomer in Canada. My major focuses on agriculture. I got my education and work experiences in China. I have nothing in Canada. But companies in Canada value work experiences. This is a bad circle. And also because I have little knowledge about agriculture policies in Canada, and have no idea how to find a job here. So it's so hard to start a career in Canada.
here, I am trying to talk about how to start a career in Canada, based on what I learn from "occupation workshop" in Lutherwood.
(1) Improve your resume
You can keep one standard resume, but never use this standard one for all job positions. One specific resume for one job position. Highlight your typical skills.
(2) Build career networking
More than 80% job opportunities are hidden, Only less than 20% are advertised. Companies usually fill job vacation by the order of inner promotion, recommend from current workers, networking, recruiter, job posting and resume.It's important to build career networking, then you can get more chances in hidden jobs.
(3)To be volunteer or internship
You can gain valued work experiences by volunteering or internship.
(4)Information interview
This is a common way in Canada. you can get some advice from experienced persons in your field by information interview, including work situations, what's valued in your career in Canada, and what you should do in next step...etc. Sometimes, you may get some hidden job opportunities during information interview.
I think this topic was a good choice to switch to, Julie.
ReplyDeleteI notice your next post gives some suggestions for building your network. Maybe you could explain the differences between an information interview and a job interview. How long are they? What must you not ask for at an information interview? And how can an information interview help you with networking?