Navigating the Canadian Job Market: Lessons Learned by a Canada InfoNet Participant
When it comes to finding employment, focusing on quality over quantity can make a significant difference. By making improvements to your resume and targeting only the most suitable job opportunities, you can increase your chances of success. In addition, the power of networking can lead you to a job. In this blog post, we share […]
Celebrating 20 years of Mentoring Services
Celebrating 20 Years of Mentoring at JVS Toronto: Empowering Skilled Immigrants to Achieve Career Success For the past 20 years, JVS Toronto has been
Meet Mohamed, A Canada InfoNet Mentee
Mohamed, who will be landing in Canada shortly, shares his experience of how being a mentee helped to explore alternative career options and be prepared for the Canadian workplace culture. My name is Mohamed Awad and I am a new Canadian immigrant working as a Mechanical Engineer. I started the mentorship program with JVS Toronto’s Canada […]
Meet Tonia, a Canada InfoNet participant from Nigeria
“Take ownership for your learning,” says Canada InfoNet participant, Tonia Aigbokhae. Tonia who recently immigrated to Canada, was referred to Canada InfoNet by our partner agency, Planning For Canada. In this article, she beautifully shares her experience as a participant in the program and how it benefitted her. My name is Tonia Aigbokhae and I am […]
Navigating Your Way Through Virtual Job Fairs: Tips for Job Seekers
Despite having sent out hundreds of resumes you still haven’t received a response. You know connections are important to land a job, however if you are new to Canada, you may find it difficult to reach out to employers. Since the job fair is not in person, it isn’t necessary to wear a suit or […]
Can I apply for jobs from outside Canada?
By Ligia Chiari, Employment Counsellor / Mentoring Coach at Canada InfoNet We get this very common question from individuals who are getting ready to immigrate to Canada. Short answer is: Yes, you can. However, there are a few details you should take into consideration when making the decision to apply for Canadian jobs. To be employed in […]
Parisa’s success story: How she found a job before arriving in Canada with Canada InfoNet
Parisa was an established Telecommunications Engineer in her home country of Iran. Like many immigrating to a new country, Parisa was nervous and plagued with questions. How will I settle in a new country? I don’t know anyone, will I make friends? I have a good job now, will I be able to find something equally […]