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Work permits in Canada: types, LMIA and what you need to know
Employer-specific or open work permit, LMIA, Francophone Mobility, CAQ in Quebec, working while studying: understanding your work permit in Canada.
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Finding work as a newcomer to Canada
Arriving in Canada often means starting over without Canadian experience or a network. These guides explain how to present a background gained abroad, have your credentials assessed and target your first applications, relying on official resources.
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Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): the Express Entry guide
Who needs an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), from which designated organization, how long it stays valid, and what it does not prove for employment.
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Newcomers
Getting a licence from a professional order in Quebec: the steps
Equivalency, bridging training, the OQLF French exam, temporary permits and appeals: the steps to get a licence from a professional order in Quebec.
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Newcomers
Networking and informational interviews in Canada
How to request an informational interview, which questions to ask, how to follow up and how to use LinkedIn tactfully when networking in Canada.
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Regulated professions in Canada: what newcomers need to know
Regulatory bodies, Quebec’s professional orders, Red Seal for skilled trades: what a regulated profession means in Canada and how to check your requirements.
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Newcomers
How to get a first job in Canada without Canadian experience
Free settlement services, bridge training, volunteering and entry-level roles: practical ways to land your first job in Canada without Canadian experience.
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Newcomers
Foreign credential recognition in Canada and Quebec
Quebec’s comparative evaluation, recognized assessment services, regulatory bodies: how to get foreign credentials recognized for your Canadian job search.
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Newcomers: adapting your resume to the Canadian job market
Photo, age, credential equivalency, work authorization, French in Quebec: how to turn a foreign resume into one Canadian recruiters will actually read.
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