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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Engineering
Canada's oil patch is one sector that is seeing a huge surge in demand for engineers and geologists.
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Top Companies
The following list represents companies reporting the largest assets/revenues in the country. More than 400,000 additional corporate profiles can be found in Going Global's Employer Directory.
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Business and Networking
Industry associations provide excellent opportunities to build a network of contacts in Canada.
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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.
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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.
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Resume/CVs
Generally, Canadian employers are slightly more conservative than their US counterparts.
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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.
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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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