When you have a project you have to do…
What does it look like when you have a project you have to do – like redoing your résumé, or finally writing the business plan for that great idea you have? Warning: Lev’s videos are strangely...
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Getting hired: it’s all about who you know…
When It comes to getting hired in Vancouver, it’s all about who you know – or perhaps more accurately, about who knows you. The reason is simple: most jobs never make it to Monster.com or the help...
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Getting known: a couple more tips
Since the prospect of getting to know the right people in a new city can be daunting, here are a few more tips that will help you make useful contacts in Vancouver: - 5 tips to start off on the right...
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It’s not just about knowing people…
It’s all well and good to make contacts… … but if people don’t have a crystal-clear idea of what you do, how are they ever going to remember you next time they hear about a suitable opening? Without a...
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Résumé clichés – Just say no!
The #1 problem expats run into when they write their résumé is that they don’t quite know what to say, and how to say it. They worry that their English may not be perfect. They worry that their writing...
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Vancouver, a tough job market? Statistics say otherwise
Talk to any job seeker, or go to any expat forum, and the consensus will be that Toronto has plenty of work opportunities – whereas Vancouver, while lovely, can be a tough place to find a job. That’s...
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Getting hired: the importance of being likeable
Last week, I was asked to provide a reference for someone. The reference form I had to fill was very well thought-out. It was obviously designed to elicit useful answers, not just vague statements...
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Getting hired in Vancouver: show you’re trustworthy
Trustworthiness is key to any successful job search. Especially in Canada, where interpersonal skills and “clicking” with your potential employer are perhaps the most decisive factors in getting hired....
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Your Canadian Visa: Don’t Leave Home Without It
Canada does an excellent job of marketing itself as an open, welcoming country looking to attract new immigrants. It certainly lives up to its reputation in terms of tolerance and ethnic diversity....
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Is your email address hurting your job search?
Here’s a quick (but crucial!) tip for you: Take a look at the email address you use to send job applications – does it end in .ca or .com? If it does, great! But if not, it may significantly decrease...
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