Recent content by shishirkona

Hi, I am looking for work in Vancouver, BC having moved here 2 months ago as a Skilled Immigrant. I was wondering if anyone has experience with WorkBC for finding a job.

Took 2 weeks for file to be approved and another 2 months to get PPR

Does foreign bank balance count? Theirs and mine? Also they have valid visit visa till their passport expires.

I just moved to Canada as a PR. If I get a job that pays above LICO (for 3 member family), can I apply for super visa for my parents right away? Or do I need to wait one year to get most recent tax documents? I am thinking of applying with offer letter and pay stubs.

Thanks! Will try this :)

That was a few years ago. I am moving from Asia now.

I am also an engineer in high tech product marketing. Not a pure MarComm professional.

I have lived in Seattle before and have family there. Also, the weather!

I am focusing on Vancouver as of now - thanks for the help - will start thinking of relocation if things dont start looking positive in a few weeks.

Thanks! Yes, I have started the rehiring process with Accenture but roles are hard to come by in Vancouver.

What are some of the ways I can look for a job? Right now I am just doing it online - LinkedIn and Indeed. I have also contacted a few recruitment agencies.

Thanks! I am applying to roles where I do have the required skills and experience. Which online job portals did you use? Did you contact any recruitment agencies? I have been in this for 3 weeks ... I know its not a long time but since I am not getting any response at all, I am wondering if...

I am a PR - already received my PR card and am physically in Vancouver.

Off topic: for those of you who have landed already, what are some of the ways you are looking for a job?

Hi, I have a Masters degree from Duke University, USA and a Bachelors in Engineering from Singapore and 7+ years of experience with Accenture in South Asia. I have been actively looking for a job in Vancouver in Marketing and Communications (my NOC) for 3+ weeks now. But I am not even getting...