Really depends on your education and whether the start-ups you worked at will be known in the industry. All you can really do is is apply to as many positions as possible but it will be tough to get a job offer in the start-up scene (especially if not an IT job) when there are no guarantees that you will get a spot in IEC and no firm date when you’ll be able to start. Most start-ups want to fill an employment need quite quickly. You may need to try an secure a job in another field and then change jobs after you get to Canada and can apply for jobs when you already have a WP.
Canada is a small country. The big 4 offices are smaller. There is a lot of competition for each job at the big 4 and on top of Canadians competing for jobs there are lots of immigrants who have experience in big 4 jobs around the world. If you can get a transfer that is your best option. Big 4 experience is well respected by Canadian employers in general.
Hi Joanna,
