Top 10 Ways to Get Canadian Experience

By Shawn Mintz

Are you Internationally Educated? If so you should congratulate yourself. You are brave and courageous. It takes a very special person who can leave their country and start over in Canada. The following are the top ten ways to find work in Canada:

1. A good way to learn about your occupation in Canada is to have information interviews with people who are working in your field, associations and licensing bodies. An information interview is when you meet with someone and ask them questions about what they like about their job, dislike and the future potential to name a few.
   
   This will help you become better informed about the industry. There are other ways to find out about your field such as websites and printed reports. However, talking to an expert or someone already employed will give you a greater insight.
2. Certain terminology in your occupation may be different in Canada. You may want to go to the library and the Internet to learn the language your industry uses.
3. Start to reformat your résumé to a Canadian style. Information that may have been relevant in your own country may not be relevant in Canada. In some other countries it’s normal to write your marital status, age and religion. In Canada this should not be mentioned. We have the Ontario Human Rights Code, which protects us against discrimination. Also, have someone look over your résumé before you send it out. You can go to a non-profit employment service and have your résumé critiqued for free.
4. 80% of the jobs are unadvertised and in the ‘Hidden Job Market’. Tapping into the ‘Hidden Job Market’ involves a lot of networking and making cold calls. These two methods may seem a little intimidating but they are worth trying. 20% of the job market consists of jobs that are advertised on the internet, newspapers and trade magazines. I recommend using these methods a little bit during your job search. However, if you focus on the ‘Hidden Job Market’, there’s less competition.
5. In your own country you probably had a big network of contacts, however in Canada your network may be small. I have a challenge for you. It’s time to re-build your network in Canada. Socialize with people, attend job search workshops offered by your community, volunteer, attend job fairs and join associations. Talk to everyone! Your family doctor, your children’s teacher or a priest may be able to help connect you to people. Remember that people like to help other people.
6. Unfortunately you may not be able to have the same job in Canada right away. Try to find a job that’s related to your field of expertise. If you are an engineer find a job as a technician or technologist. Research the positions that are related to your occupation and apply to them. Getting your foot in the door of a company is a great start. Once in, you will probably be able to apply to internal openings
7. Through volunteering, co-op, on-the-job programs and job trials you will be able to prove your skills and abilities to a Canadian employer, learn about the Canadian workplace culture, gain ‘Canadian Experience’ and build your network. Use your availability to volunteer. If a company doesn’t have current openings say, “I understand that you do not have current openings but I would love to volunteer for you company.”
8. When asked ‘Do you have Canadian Experience?’ don’t just say no and feel that you have been rejected and that all employers are looking for this so called ‘Canadian Experience’. Tell the employer how your skills are similar to the skills that they are looking for. Also tell them how your international experience will help to benefit the company.
9. Prepare yourself for an interview by researching the company, position and yourself. Sell your skills to the employer by telling them stories of your accomplishments and achievements. You are a small company selling your most valuable product – yourself.
10. Stay positive, be persistent, proactive, follow-up with all contacts and maintain your motivation level. If you keep trying, good things will come. You can do it and you will do it. Good Luck.

What were your needs/reasons for coming to LINC class?
My reasons for coming to LINC class are: improving my english skills; mading new friends; finding chances to look for job; and enjoying the process.
What things made your needs complicated or special?
Language is the basic skill for living and enjoying life in a new country.
What were the results or outcomes of coming to LINC class?
I realize that my english skills are developing step by step, day by day.
Share a favourite memory from LINC class.
Field trips give me the favourite memory. For example: last thursday, I went to a Job Fair at North York Memorial Hall, 5110 Yonge Street, Toronto, just below North York Central Library with my classmates and teathers, and we visited the second largest library in toronto-- North York Central Library. It is my first experience about these.

Job Fair

A Job Fair was hold at North York Memorial Hall, 5110 Yonge Street, Toronto, just below North York Central Library on May 21, 2015, last Thursday. I went to there by subway from home. I had a appointment to meet my classmates and teathers at 10:45 because the job fair would start at 11 o'clock. There was a lot of people waiting for the job fair starting in Hall.

When I went into the Hall, I saw about 20 desks which were put around the Hall.There were some copies of introducing information about the work position what they wanted to offer. I went around fast to look for what I may be interesting in and then I would talk with them. For example, I saw a employing paper was about drivers of school bus. Then I had a 5-minute talk with the guy and filled in a information paper leaving to him. He told me to wait for their calling. After we finished to look around and talk with the emploier, we went to wokeshop room and listened to a presentation about how we can look for a job which we want.

After then, we went upstairs to North York Central Library. The library had 6 floors and more different function areas. Teathers told us the library is the second largest one in Toronto. The library is so big that we just walked around the second floor together. I saw some little rooms with door and window. Teathers told us people can use these rooms if they want much more quiet. I was very surprise when I saw a piano room. This was beyond my imaginings

After a short break with teathers and classmates in Library, I went back home by subway again with my classmates. I thought that I had a better field trip.

Application For Employment

Application For Employment Personal Information

 Last Name: ..............................tian...................................................... Middle Initial: .............................................. First Name: ................wen.................................................... Address: .......22 Clovercrest Rd....................................................................................... City: ................................Toronto............................................................................................................................... Province: ....ON......................................................................................... Postal Code: ..............M2J 1Z6.................................. Home Phone #: ....................6479842668........................................ Alternate Telephone #: .................................................................. E-mail: .......tianwen670723@gmail.com............................................................................. Have you worked at Wal-Mart before: † No † Yes If yes, which store: ......................... If yes, note dates: ........................................................ Is there someone you would like to refer for a position at Wal-Mart? Name: ................................................................................................... Contact Information: .............................................................................................................................. Position Position applying for: .......† Seasonal /Temporary ........................................... 

Are you interested in: † Full Time (Min. of 28 hrs per week) † Peak Time (Less than 28 hrs per week) How did you learn about this opportunity? ..  I've been a salesengineer in a factory automation control company. .. Availability Date available to start (dd/mm/yyyy): ....................any time ............   ............................. Indicate when you are available to be scheduled (specify a.m. or p.m.). Due to the nature of our business, the more available you are, the more opportunities we can consider you for. Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday From To Overnight yes/no 

Education Tell us the highest or equivalent level completed Institution Type Completion Type of Certifi cation/Diploma/Degree Received High School Year Completed † 1 † 2 † 3 † 4 † 5 Post Secondary † 1 † 2 † 3 † 4 † 5 Employment History Current/Last Position Title: ............................................................................................................................ Company Name: .......................................................... Company Address: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Responsibilities: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Date of Employment: ....................................................................................................................................... Reason for leaving: ..................................................... Supervisors Name: ............................................................................................................................................ Position Title: ................................................................ May we contact them? † Yes † No Supervisors Contact Number: .................................................................................................................................... Current/Last Position Title: ............................................................................................................................ Company Name: .......................................................... Company Address: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Responsibilities: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Date of Employment: ....................................................................................................................................... Reason for leaving: ..................................................... Supervisors Name: ............................................................................................................................................ Position Title: ................................................................ May we contact them? † Yes † No Supervisors Contact Number: ....................................................................................................................................

 I certify that the information on this application is correct and I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of any information will result in my disqualifi cation from consideration for employment or if employed my dismissal for just cause. Wal-Mart Canada Corp may verify the information set forth on this application and obtain additional background information relating to my background. I authorize all persons, schools, companies, corporations, credit bureaus and law enforcement agencies to supply all information concerning my background. On the fi rst day of employment I agree to provide Wal-Mart Canada Corp. proof of my age (as required for company benefi t plans and similar administration), Social Insurance Number and appropriate credentials as may be required. I understand that the fi rst 3 months of active service will be probationary during which time my employment may be terminated without notice of termination of employment or pay in lieu thereof. Candidate’s name (Please print): .........wen tian .......... Candidate Signature: ..................................................................................................................................................

 Date: .May 25, 2015....................................................................... 

Feel free to attach a resume to this application form Date of Application: ............................................. WMP24CB Rev. 08/09

Old article:

A email to my friend:


Hi, bud!
I found a few interesting places for us and we can go this summer

The first place's name is "Sherkston Shores".
It is near Niagara Fall and belong to lake Erie.It's not far for driving. It has 560 acres of beautiful landscape and two and a half miles of sandy beachfront. In short, it is a beautiful sandy shores of lake Erie.

The secend place that I want to go is "Alpine Indoor".
It is in Mississauga, near toronto. It's a ski and snowboard training centre.It's the Canada's only one indoor training centre for ski and snowboard. It's perfect for all ages, beginners to advanced and it's actually no such thing as "off season". So we can learn how to ski or play snowboard in summer. It's a exciting thing for me!

Do you want to join in?

                                                                                                               wen
                                                                                                                may 8 2015



Correction:

An email to my friend


Hi bud,
I found a few interesting places for us where we can go this summer.

The first place is Sherkston Shores.
It is near Niagara Falls and fronts Lake Erie. It's not far by car. It has 560 acres of beautiful landscape, with two and a half miles of sandy beachfront. In short, it is a beautiful sandy beach along Lake Erie.

The second place that I want to go to is Alpine Indoor Ski.
It is in Mississauga, near Toronto. It's a ski and snowboard training centre. It's Canada's only indoor training centre for ski and snowboard. It's perfect for all ages, beginners to advanced, and actually has no such thing as an "off season." So we can learn how to ski or snowboard in summer. what an exciting place it is for me!

Do you want to join in?

                                                                                                               wen
                                                                                                                may 8 2015

I agree it!

Sam Sotiropoulos

April 30 at 11:14pm · Edited

Some parents are reporting that activist teachers are already pushing aspects of the new sex ed curriculum, especially in younger elementary grades. Many are wondering what to do in this instance. Here are my suggestions:

1. You need to submit a formal complaint, in writing, to your school principal, Superintendent and Trustee, detailing the incident and asking them to take steps to ensure it does not happen again, as you deem that material age-inappropriate for your child.

2. When the principal responds, be sure to tell them that you will be withdrawing your children from the school, and that you will not be registering them for next year, i.e. September 2015. If you have already registered them, ask that they be unregistered. (You can always re-apply in September and they will have to take you anyway). Anything less and they'll know you don't mean business.

3. Try to see/meet the teacher with your child present and give them a piece of your mind, in front of your child. This is important. Your child must see you challenging the activist. Be firm, do not lose your temper and make sure they understand that you do not approve and your child is not to listen to them when such matters are brought up again. Tell your child, in front of the teacher, that you do not trust the teacher, that the teacher is a stranger and not part of the family and that she is wrong. Make sure your child repeats this in front of the teacher. Hopefully, the teacher will lose their cool and get angry, if that happens, make sure you maintain your cool as your child will be watching you intently. Be cool, calm and collected. Let the activist blow their top and make sure your child sees it.

Enough for now. Mull the 3 points over and use them as a guideline for action with the activists.

A email to my friend:


Hi, bud!
I found a few interesting places for us and we can go this summer

The first place's name is "Sherkston Shores".
It is near Niagara Fall and belong to lake Erie.It's not far for driving. It has 560 acres of beautiful landscape and two and a half miles of sandy beachfront. In short, it is a beautiful sandy shores of lake Erie.

The secend place that I want to go is "Alpine Indoor".
It is in Mississauga, near toronto. It's a ski and snowboard training centre.It's the Canada's only one indoor training centre for ski and snowboard. It's perfect for all ages, beginners to advanced and it's actually no such thing as "off season". So we can learn how to ski or play snowboard in summer. It's a exciting thing for me!

Do you want to join in?

                                                                                                               wen
                                                                                                                may 8 2015

Recommending someplace to my friend:

I will recommend the ice cream shop to my friends because the ice cream shop was built in 1915, one hundred years ago. So there must be many more activities to celebrate her 100th anniversary. The ice cream shop is famous for its delicious and variety of taste, such as strawberry, blueberry, vanilla, orange, milk, chocolate and mango,  more than 20 kinds of tastes. So, if you plan to visit down town and you don't go to this ice cream shop, you will regret it. The owner offers a 50% discount on all kinds ice cream this month.

From bus station to movie theater

The bus station is on the southeast corner of First Street and Park Street. The movie theater is on the northwest corner of Fourth Street and Oxford Avenue. So, there are 2 ways you can choose from. One way : First, you go east along Park Street. When you come to Fourth Street, turn right (south). Then go through Main Street and Prospect Avenue. You arrive at Oxford Avenue and you will see the bus station. Another way: First, you go south along First Street. Go through Main Street and Prospect Avenue. When you get to Oxford Avenue, turn left (east). Then go through Second Street and Third Street. You can see the movie theater between Third and Fourth Street.

Check out 5 differences between day camping and overnight camping in the city.

1. The campers: day camping is just for children but overnight camping is for everybody.

2. Opening time: day camping is in summer holiday of school and will be closed on statutory holidays; overnight 

    camping season runs from May to October.

3. Foods:about full-day programs of day camping, children are recommend to bring nut-free lunches; overnight

    camping you may cook foods by yourself .

4. Day camping has more varity programs for children, such as Pathfinder camping, Counsellor-in-Training

    program.

5. Day camping just open on the day time, so children must leave when it is closed at afternoon and come

    again on the next morning.

Phrasal Verbs

Task 1:

Try to look up the meanings of these phrasal verbs, and then fill in the blanks below.

Practice Exercise 1

Phrasal Verb	Meaning
look after
hold on
do without
take up
run out of
break down
meet up with
check in
turn up
look into

EMAIL 1

TO: Robert Booth

FROM: Amy Cookson

RE: 1 Service Lift

The service lift in the warehouse has (1)broken down (stopped working) again.

Could you please get the Shindler engineer to (2)look into (investigate) what has gone wrong and fix it as soon as possible?

This is urgent, because we really cannot (3)do without (manage) it. We are having to move everything upstairs by hand. This is (4)takeing up (occupying) a lot of time and soon everyone is going to (5)run out of (have no more) patience.

EMAIL 2

TO: Robert Booth

FROM: Amy Cookson

RE: Mr Senai

We are expecting Mr Senai from Japan sometime this afternoon.

I have rung the hotel, but he has not (6) checked in (registered) there yet, so he may just (7)turn up (arrive unexpectedly) at the office. If he does, could you (8)look after (take care of) him and ask him to (9)hold on (wait) until I get back?

I have to (10)meet up with(visit) a client at about 3.30, but I should be back by

4.15.

Practice Exercise 2

Phrasal Verb	Meaning
back up
build up
close down
fill in
give up
take up
try out
break down
pick up
put off
meet up with
buy out
turn off
go through
look up
turn up
look after
help out
run out of

1) Did you go through your files last week?

2) Keith Sole quickly build up his shareholding to 10% of the company.

3) If we don't stop the losses, the company will have to be closed down.

4) After you've looked up the form, can you leave it with Fiona, my secretary?

5) We've token up trying to get business from small companies.

6) Marvin Steel is in the process of buying out many of the smaller shareholders.

7) Could you ask Paul to help out with arranging the company BBQ at the weekend?

8) If you don't know the meaning of a word, you should try out in a dictionary.

9) My plane gets in at 10.30. Could you pick up at around 11?

10) The meeting has been put off until 17 April.

11) Have you had an opportunity to back up our evaluation software yet?

12) Don't forget to turn off the air-conditioners when you leave the office this evening.

13) I'm afraid to say that the photocopier's broken down yet again!

14) I think I'll meet up with Roger before I go home this evening.

15) During the recession, the company ___________ some difficult times.

16) Mary has decided to give up an offer from another company.

17) Whatever you do, don't turn up to the meeting late.

18) Who will look after my children if I have to work full-time?

19) I filled in John last night.

20) Please call Jane if you run out of any stationery items

Task 2:

Create a short story of your own and use five to six phrasal verbs from the two lists above in it. Ask your peers to proofread it before you publish.

1. go through
2. build up
3. closed down
4. looked up
5. token up
6. buying out
7. help out
8. try out
9. pick up
10. put off
11. back up
12. turn off
13. broken down
14. meet up with
15.
16. give up
17. turn up
18. look after
19. filled in
20. run out of

Dictation


Having a picnic

Bill: Surprise! I brought you here to this beautiful spot for a romantic picnic. I have a very special question to ask you.

Madison: Oh, that's so sweet. Did you remember to bring a picnic blanket?

Bill: I did. I have everything we'll need in this picnic basket.

Madison:

The  special  field  trip  of  CN  Tower

     A few days ago,our teacher gave us a suggestion: we would have a field trip of CN Tower at Apr 30, 2015. So, I went to Down Town with my microskills LINC school's teachers and classmates yesterday. I drove my car to a parking plot near the Bay street and Lake shore with Qi. Then we walked to CN Tower for about 10 minutes. The most people got togather at 10 a.m.and we took the group photos. Then teathers went to the ticket counter to exchange our ticket when we were in line. But, a disappointed thing happened. After a long time (around 1 hour), teacher told us there was a big problem about our tickets and we didn't allow to CN Tower with them. Maybe we met a refund and teachers called 911. But Toronto Police said they didn't find any evidence about the cheater. We felt very embarrassed because it wasted our many time and we had to make a alternative program. Finally we decided to visited Steam Whistle Brewery, Toronto Railway Museum, Harbourfront, HTO Park and Toronto Music Garden near by CN Tower and the lake shore. We made the best of the new trip and enjoyed it at all.