Job
Resources
The variety of online job resources available in Canada is enormous,
however online job searches should be supplemented with more
traditional methods. |
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Business and Networking
Groups
Industry associations provide excellent opportunities to build a
network of contacts in Canada. |
Employment
Trends
The job market in Canada remains remarkably strong in comparison to
the difficulties occurring south of its border in the United States. |
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Financial
Considerations
Canada’s standard of living is on par with the most prosperous
nations in the world but the cost of living is considerably less. |
Information
Technology
There is optimism in the air among Canadian high-tech employers. |
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Resume/CV's
Generally, Canadian employers are slightly more conservative than
their US counterparts. |
Engineering
Canada’s oil patch is one sector that is seeing a huge surge in
demand for engineers and geologists. |
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Interviewing
Advice
Job interviewing in Canada has very few guidelines, although
applicants should expect to go through at least two interviews
before being offered a job. |
Accounting
& Finance
The outlook looks sunny for Canada’s financial and accounting sector
this year, with employers competing to recruit, retain and employ
people. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
Canada immigration control rules enable a wide variety of visitors
to enter Canada for short visits, academic study or employment. |
General Business – Sales and
Marketing
Trade employment recently rebounded, particularly food and beverage
retailing and machinery and supplies wholesaling. |
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Cultural
Advice
Business dealings in Canada are very similar to those in the United
States with a more formal business manner used in eastern Canada and
a more casual manner in the western part of the country.
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Environment
The environmental industry has changed a great deal since Canada
made its first commitment to sustainable development. |
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Career Advisors
Goinglobal.com is gathering contact information for career
management professionals who will provide country-specific services
for our members. |
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