In Canada, getting straight A’s is not enough to help you get your dream job. Employers in Canada prefer candidates with “experience”, ideally professional work experience over academic achievement. Whereas in your home country, things might be different – employers tend to care more about your level of education and academic achievement. Don’t just focus […]
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Are you excited to volunteer and gain some valuable Canadian experience? Let’s get started and check out where you can find cool volunteering opportunities. Volunteer at Your School Start with the school that you are attending. Be a part of a club or student committee in a leadership position. Employers like it when they see
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A surprising fact about job search in Canada is that, unlike other countries, Canadian employers value volunteer experience as much as actual experience! Volunteering in Canada is rather a norm and not just an option.
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Canadian experience comes in many shapes and forms. How we describe Canadian experience is any experience gained in a Canadian setting. Nowadays, with everything being virtual, you do not even need to be in Canada to gain a Canadian experience. Gaining the experience can be through many ways, let’s name a few.
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work with other students or professionals outside of the school setting. This is the ultimate way to gain real-world experience even though it is volunteering or unpaid.
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