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One month in Calgary Canada

Jun 12, 2013
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Hello friends,
Good morning to you all.
I just thought I should share my one month experience in Calgary Canada with you.
I attended the CIIP program in London to get more information on how to survive in Canada and the knowledge I acquired from the 2 day event has changed my life.
BEFORE LANDING IN CANADA.
One - Before landing in Canada, ensure you have all your academic qualifications accessed or start application for your professional license if your job area is regulated. Please ensure you get copies of your transcript sent to the Licensing body in Canada. Make sure you have an account or update your account on LinkedIn and state there that you are looking for new openings in your area of specialization in Canada. LinkedIn is fantastic and it got me more than I expected. Remember LinkedIn is open to all so ensure your English and punctuation's are correct. In fact, me I always give it to my wife to look at before I post anything. A second pair of eye won't hurt.
Two - You need to network with people already in Canada to find out what is required in your area of specialization to get a job before you land. Associate only with people that are better than you....my take on fulfilling your dreams in Canada.
Three - Talk to people on how to get a place to stay or temporary accommodation. People in Canada are damn too helpful and if you don't know anyone please go to Google and look for B&B in your area. We stayed in the hotel for almost 2 weeks before we got our own house.
Four - Ask someone in Canada to send you a Canadian type resume. The resume is different from Nigeria or European resume. Here, they are more concern about your soft skills than your technical skills. Every Immigrant have technical skills and so, your soft skills get you the jobs.
Five - If you have anyone in Canada, ask them if you can use their address and telephone and update your resume with the information. That gives you an edge to start networking or getting interviews before you arrive. Visit Indeed.ca, Workopolis , LinkedIn, Careerbuilder.ca and others and apply before you get here.
Six - Get all the require documents ready for Canada as stated on the CIC.GC.CA website. You can read all the numerous comments on landing experience in Canada but everyone always have a story to tell. The immigration officers here will always welcome you no matter the circumstances that brought you to Canada. Please make sure you have the correct landing doc for all family members, proof of fund ready and list of goods to follow (IMPORTANT).
Seven - You will surely get to Canada safe. Remember," what is conceivable can be achieved... Don't stop digging until you hit GOLD". DONT UNDER SELL YOURSELF AND DONT DO ANY STUPID JOB NON PROFESSIONAL JOB ... You are destined for the top and not the bottom. It may sound harsh but that is what I have learnt here. Looking for a job is a full time job in itself.

WHEN IN CANADA

First - Welcome to Canada and land of reality and opportunities. Reality set in immediately and your new life begin. Remember is your life and not the life of others. Only God and humility can give you early success in Canada. Rest for the first day and on the second day go to SERVICE CANADA OR ANY REGISTRY to get your SIN. once SIN is done, please go to the bank to open an account before applying for Alberta health card.
1. Get your SIN
2. Go to the bank and open your account. Please tell the account officer you need a proof of address document or a void cheque showing your name &address to enable you get an Alberta health card. Royal Bank of Canada, TD bank and Scotia Bank can help you with that. Remember to get a credit card to start building your history in CANADA.
3. Get your health card. for people coming to Calgary, you will get the Alberta Health Card.
Second - Proceed to Catholic Calgary Immigration Service (CCIS) or Newcomers center. They will provide you with all the help you need to settle in Canada. These organizations will help you with job search info, resume and settlement information.
Third - Please attend the CCIS new immigrant programs. There you will meet with new immigrant and other consultant that will share their experience on how to succeed in Canada. CCIS will introduce you to mentors and employers that will help you achieve your dream in CANADA.
Fourth - Make new contacts. Please make friends with other nationality rather than making a lot of Nigerian friends. Interacting with other nationalities will make you integrate faster into the country.
Fifth- Talk to professional about jobs and find out from your local library when professional network or meet or ask CCIS.
Six - ASK QUESTIONS....No one is an Island.
I will send more updates later.
Remember...YOU ARE A WINNER, A CHAMPION AND THE BEST.
 

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+1 buddy...fully agree with u
 

konsnkafu

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Great. In Calgary, Canada just for two months and what you said is very very very true....when i came here my friends were telling me to go look for warehouse job....i said to myself no no way...with an MSc and 8 yrs experience from the UK,,,,,i GO TO WAREHOUSE...NO WAY..

Before they realised in less than one month i got two jobs...........

Keep plugging away n dont go for less....caused you only have yourself to blame...

Good luck to all....Great Advice.....take it on board......

konsnkafu
 

Anyi Nature

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Correct man,

What a wonderful post you put up. Thanks immensely for sharing your Canada experience with forum members.

I must admit that it is a huge inspiration for us who are still on the journey.

God bless all your efforts as you bravely explore that land of Goodness- CANADA
 

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konsnkafu said:
Great. In Calgary, Canada just for two months and what you said is very very very true....when i came here my friends were telling me to go look for warehouse job....i said to myself no no way...with an MSc and 8 yrs experience from the UK,,,,,i GO TO WAREHOUSE...NO WAY..

Before they realised in less than one month i got two jobs...........

Keep plugging away n dont go for less....caused you only have yourself to blame...

Good luck to all....Great Advice.....take it on board......

konsnkafu
Congrats to both of you guys. That the reason we say experience is relative. it depends on where you are coming from and what kind of technical skills and soft skills you have. but to tell the truth it is a land of opportunities. it all depends on what you want and how you want to settle and what kind of job you want to do.

My friend came from America and how got a job instantly , because his experience was recognized in Canada, his field of studies in in demand in Canada. I know another guy who did a teaching program online online while at home and arriving here with that masters is still hanging without a job.

All surrounds what field you are in and what country you are migrating from.

I also landed some months back decided to change my field completely, so i am taking a course right now and happy with the change because there is plenty of work in the nursing field, so i do not have to stress in looking for work.

But still for those who earn up to 4000 in their home town are good to stay in their jobs except they are coming for other reasons. Another forum member earns 4000k in Pakistan and living expenses and nothing and he is getting confuse whether to come or not. I have told him he has to think carefully beofre come or try to land a job before coming.

Hope all helps those who are on the way.

Canadaforall
 

canuck78

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Hi bro, how’s the job market in Calgary recently? Especially for IT folks and business?
The economy has no recovered from the decrease in oil prices and the current government is trying to cut the provincial government so there is likely to be job losses or lack of hiring. Alberta is not known for IT jobs. Hard to comment about general business. Am not saying don’t move to Alberta but please actually do some research it is definitely not strong in certain industries.

This is Canada. You can’t assume that everyone is a bro. Would actually advise you not to address people as bro in general.