Build ON is a pre-arrival service funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We provide specialized information and orientation about the Skilled Trades to newcomers approved to immigrate to Ontario, Canada. This blog is going to explore a wide range of topics relating to employment in Canada.
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October 28, 2021
Careers are connected to our lives. Our careers shape our lifestyles in many ways, they create routines, determine our social status, and sometimes our personality, so much that many of us define ourselves by our occupations. It’s normal to look at a person’s profession and have an idea of whom they are, what are their values, interests, competencies or background. This is why thinking about changing your career can be nerve-wracking. Changing careers means somehow redesigning your life without the certainty that it will work to your advantage. It is a brave decision that cannot be taken lightly. You have to reflect on it, how you are going to feel and how you want to spend your days?
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September 29, 2021
More than a year ago many employers were forced to switch their employees to remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although working from home in the past sounded like the perfect setup, the reality is a little different for some workers. Like most things in life, there is a positive side and a negative side to all things, which depends on many factors, let’s review them together.
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August 26, 2021
When it comes to landing a new job, it’s important to stand out professionally. This has always been true, but social distancing and virtual meetings have made it more difficult than ever to make a positive impression. Not to worry! There’s practice you can do and tips you can follow to succeed in a remote interview. Keep reading!
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July 29, 2021
Moving to Canada is not an easy task; it comes with lots of challenges and requires lots of research. One of the first questions that come to mind is where to move to? This is not a vacation trip, where you might like it or not. This is the place where you, and perhaps your family, want to settle. When looking for the “perfect” place, people look for safety and a good location with a suitable lifestyle. These considerations are crucial; however there is still more to reflect on before making this important decision. Read on to find out what you should consider to ease your transition into Canada.
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June 24, 2021
Before your arrival to Canada, it is important to start practicing English or French, depending on where you’ll be settling. By improving your language skills, you inevitably improve your chance of getting employment. As a newcomer to Canada, there are many resources available for before and after your move that will enable you to get more comfortable with Canada’s official languages. Read more about how practicing English or French and visiting a Language Assessment and Referral Centre can help you.