Getting employed overseas has been a trend in today’s workforce. This is not surprising at all, though, considering the many benefits that come with becoming an immigrant worker. In Canada, especially, workers and professionals from around the world are welcome to be part of the country’s labor force.

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2. LinkedIn is a powerful professional networking platform
that you should take advantage of. Create a profile that
has a professional photo of you.
Use your account to connect with those who are
relevant in your field. You can also be an active
participant by placing comments on others’ discussions
or even by starting your own set of discussions.
Getting employed
overseas has been a
trend in today’s
workforce. This is
not surprising at all,
though, considering
the many benefits
that come with becoming an immigrant worker. In
Canada, especially, workers and professionals from
around the world are welcome to be part of the
country’s labor force. While there are many
employment opportunities abroad like in Canada, it
doesn’t necessarily mean that it is that easy and simple
to get employed in a foreign land.
Job seekers need to spend some time preparing
themselves for all the challenges they will be facing as
foreign workers. If you have plans to go to Canada and
explore your career opportunities there, you will need
to have a good job search strategy to make sure you will
land your dream job in no time.
Volunteering
It has been proven time and again that offering your
services for free is a good way of gaining some
experience. Look for internship opportunities or work
with organizations that work for a cause in the
community. You can trust that many professionals also
participate in these activities, thus this could be a great
venue for you to meet people in your industry.
Temping
As you create your career pathways, you should not
forget to incorporate the possibility of you getting a
temp job. Temping is an efficient way of getting
experience and enhancing your skills. Even if you are
working under a limited contract for a while, there is
always a possibility for you to be hired as a permanent
worker as long as you prove your worth in the company.
Below are some of the most effective techniques
recommended by experts for aspiring new Canadian
immigrants.
Use of a Personal Website to Market Your Skills
It may actually take some time to come up with your
own website, but this is an investment that is well
worth it and can produce great results. With your own
website, it becomes easier to market your own special
skills, which will play a very important role in your
success in searching for a job. If you are in Canada
already, you can use your site to share your experiences
in this country. This kind of website has the potential to
attract readers, which may eventually lead you to
meeting a prospective employer.
Networking through LinkedIn
For so many
immigrants in
Canada, the biggest
dilemma they face
is how to land a job
without the
necessary
experience of working in Canada, and then how they
could gain the experience they need if they couldn’t get
a job in Canada. Needless to say, Canada is a country
that relies so much on the services offered by
immigrant workers. However, it is also a fact that not all

3. the skills gained in other countries are recognized by
Canadian employers.
If you are planning to live and work in Canada, how are
you supposed to increase your chances of getting hired
if you have little to no Canadian experience? Here are
some of the most important factors you should focus on
to be successful as a new Canadian immigrant worker.
Proficiency in the English Language
Having solid English speaking skills definitely is a must
for anyone looking for a job in any English speaking
country like Canada. If you don’t have the skills in this
language yet, you may still find a job that will not
require you to interact with customers yet. But you
should prioritize learning the language, so you are
advised to spend more time with English speakers than
those who speak the same language as you.
Another option would be to enroll in English classes,
either online or offline. You may also hire a personal
language tutor to know the basics of the language.
Remember that practice makes perfect, so you need to
be patient as you start learning the English language.
Networking
The thing with immigrants in Canada is they have very
limited professional network. If you could find ways to
build your network, it will be a big boost to your job
search opportunities. There are various immigrant
employment programs that the government offers and
that you can join for free. This way, you will learn how
to increase your network and how you should approach
Canadian employers.
Familiarity with the Canadian Employment Setting
There is no exact formula you can use in job searching
because every country has its own job market and
culture as well. Thus, before attempting to find a job in
Canada, you should first spend time learning what the
employment market is in the country. Also, you should
know what the culture is in a Canadian workplace. You
can learn these by gathering information through the
many immigrant resources both online and in some
government agencies. This information will help you
make plans and determine how you can accomplish
your career pathways in a foreign country.
If you have spent
time gathering
information about
working in Canada
as an immigrant,
chances are you
have heard about
the “soft skills” that
Canadian employers are looking for in a candidate. So
what exactly are hard skills and soft skills?
Hard skills are the abilities, experience, and credentials
that you’ve got in your own area of expertise. These are
the skills you acquired through education, training and
from your previous work experience.
Soft skills are the organizational, behavioral,
communication, and interpersonal skills that can be
applied in all types of industries and jobs. These skills
also involve various traits, such as being adaptable,
trustworthy, confident, and many others. While they
cannot be acquired through education and training,
they can definitely be developed, and this is what you
need to focus on as a job-seeker in Canada.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS – Communication is the most
vital soft skill for any new Canadian immigrant. For
those whose native language isn’t English, this is a big
challenged, but something they cannot ignore. It isn’t
enough that you know how to speak English. You must
know how to perfectly understand the language, and
you should also write persuasively in this language.
PRESENTATION SKILLS – Several studies suggest that
public speaking is among the biggest fears of people,
especially employees. As an immigrant, having to make
a presentation in front of many people is too nervewracking. But you should practice to be good at this
because Canadian employers think of it as a very

4. important qualification for employment and career
advancement of workers.
INITIATIVE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS – Although you
would feel very shy to ask your colleagues or your boss
if there is something you can do to help, you need to do
it to get a good impression in your workplace. During
meetings, you should also be proactive and share some
of your ideas. You will then be perceived as someone
with initiative and potential to be a good leader.
OPENNESS TO CRITICISM – It isn’t easy to listen to your
boss’s criticism, but you should not take it as rejection
on your part. You need to go through a learning process
and being criticized is part of it. Instead of feeling sorry
for yourself, take every criticism as a challenge for you
to get better in what you do.
BUSINESS ETIQUETTE – It is crucial that you be familiar
with the Canadian business culture and etiquette. The
last thing you would want is to try to be good, but be
seen as rude and irresponsible. Thus, you have to do
what it takes to know how you should behave in a
Canadian workplace to make sure you will succeed in
your job.
If you need help, there are many resources online you
can use, or you may even seek guidance from career
pathways experts and career coaches for Canadian
workers.