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How to Find a Rewarding Job as an International Student in Canada

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  How to Find a Rewarding Job as an International Student in Canada If you have secured admission to study your dream course as an international student in one of the highly rated universities in Canada, and you don’t have the wherewithal to finance your academic pursuit until graduation, you are not alone in this. According to the Canadian government’s statistics, as of the first quarter of 2018, the number of international students studying and working in Canada surpassed the figures in 2017 within the same period. In fact, the current number of international students in Toronto and Vancouver stand at 174,155 and 114,260 respectively. So many people chose to study in Canada due to a number of reasons. From a robust economy to the availability of jobs for skilled workers, the reasons are simply endless. As an international student, you can get a part-time job to finance your studies, but the challenge is that you will face fierce competition when hunting for jobs. So what do you d...

5 Health Care Jobs with good salaries (asides Doctors)

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  5 Health Care Jobs with good salaries (asides Doctors) We all know that the health care jobs are one of the most demanded occupation category around the world. This doesn’t come as a surprise as our health is prioritized above everything we do. Some people want to become health-care workers but are not particularly interested in being medical doctors. There are several health-care jobs you can practice after gaining the required certification/qualification. Most of them come with really good pay. In this article, we’ll be looking at 7 health-care jobs that guarantees good salaries. 1). Physician Assistants This category of health-care workers usually work alongside surgeons, physicians and other medical professionals. What determines a physician assistant’s job is what they are specialized in or the type of health care workers they are working with. It is compulsory for physician assistants to obtain professional licensing. Typical education requirement: Master’s degree Average h...

Are You Looking for a Job Abroad? Read This!

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  Are You Looking for a Job Abroad? Read This! 1 As someone who is looking for a job in Canada, you have to understand just how putting up a good CV is and how it can land you an interview. Your CV (otherwise known as resume) comprises of your work history, skills, abilities and other information a potential employers needs to know about you. In fact, it is more like your work biography. The information you put in your CV and how you put it can either land you that job or otherwise. Since your ultimate reason for sending your CV to an employer is to be considered for a job position, you need to outline certain skills  in your CV in order for it to land you an interview. Therefore, in this article, we’ll be talking you through two classes of skills you should include in your resume. Mind you, they must be skills that you possess. 1).Technical Skills As the word “technical” implies, these set of skills are necessary if you must tell the employer that you are capable of carrying ...

US or Canada? Where should I even work?

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  US or Canada? Where should I even work? For many years now, the United States has been the destination for immigrants who relocate for the sole purpose of working abroad. Exciting cities from San Francisco to New York, international brands from Walmart to Google and elite universities from Harvard to Stanford, the US has long been appealing to young graduates from all over the world who dream of pursuing their careers abroad. However, new research shows that Canada is fast competing with USA in that regards. In fact, do you know that Google searches for “moving to Canada” spiked the moment Donald Trump was voted as the president of the United States? The surge in traffic was so high that  Canada’s immigration website crashed . This simply means that both countries are currently competing for international talents. If your desire is to pursue your career abroad and you have narrowed down your destinations to the US and Canada then this article is for you. Briefly, we will be ...

How To Write a Resume Applying for Job Overseas

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  How To Write a Resume Applying for Job Overseas Applying for a job in your country can be a little different from applying for a job overseas. You probably know what it takes to curate a resume in your own country in order to land a job, but when applying for a job overseas you need to draft a resume that is tailored to the requirements of that country. Resume format differs from one country to the other. For instance, in many Asia and Middle East countries, information such as your nationality, date of birth, and marital status must be reflected on your resume, while in countries like the United States, Canada, and the UK, it is not mandatory for you to mention your marital status and date of birth. Mentioning this information in your resume is prohibited by legislation. The same often goes for photos. Employers in these countries are only interested in assessing your competence if a job is assigned to you. In view of the above, in this article, we have put together how to write...

Going for a Job Interview? 3 Things You Should Do

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  Going for a Job Interview? 3 Things You Should Do So, you have been invited for a job interview by a renowned company. Excellent! This is a great opportunity you have been waiting to clinch your dream job and move to a new level in life but remember that landing a job doesn’t just end with crafting a perfect resume and cover letter. What you do after receiving an invitation for an interview can make or mar your chances of getting the job. There are certain things you should consider if you’re going for a job interview so in this post, I’ll share three things any serious job hunter needs to place on top of his/her priority list before heading for an interview. Therefore, ride with me while I walk you through this important subject matter. Without further ado, let’s get started… 1). Do a proper research of the company There is no job listing or job board that does not properly lay out the daily job descriptions of potential employees, as well as some information about the hiring or...