Successful job seekers ensure their efforts get the best results by making every aspect of their job hunt as polished as it can be – and that means putting their best foot forward with top-quality resumes. Here are the top 5 resume-writing tips. BE STRATEGIC A resume doesn’t have to be just a list of…
Canada’s trucking industry was already facing a labour shortage of 20,000 truck drivers before COVID-19 hit and sent online shopping through the roof, fuelling demand. In the aftermath of COVID-19, demand for truckers has skyrocketed for those companies transporting essential goods. While demand has dropped for those moving non-essential products in Canada, the long-term prognosis…
Your professional or personal brand is an important asset that people associate with you. It’s how you present yourself and differentiate your skills from the competition. If you’re a job seeker, your brand tells employers what you bring to the table and why they should hire you. It’s how you tell your unique story, and…
Computer programmers were already in high demand before the COVID-19 pandemic with tens of thousands of new jobs expected over the next decade, but the surge in online shopping and working-from-home has made this an even hotter set of job skills. Ottawa is forecasting the labour shortage of the past couple of years for computer…
Quebec immigration has conducted a new draw through the Arrima Expression of Interest system, issuing 90 invitations. The May 27 draw was aimed primarily at candidates with a job offer, but also included other criteria listed below. Candidates receiving an invitation have 60 days to submit a full application to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.…
Saskatchewan immigration has issued 269 invitations to apply to skilled trades candidates through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program in a new Expression of Interest draw. The May 25 draw targeted Occupations In-Demand candidates with skills and experience in one of 36 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes. Candidates required a minimum score of 65 points. The…
Alberta immigration issued invitations to 250 candidates in a new Express Entry draw. The May 18 Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program draw saw candidates required Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 301. Important requirements for the Alberta Express Entry stream are that candidates have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to the province, and are…
Manitoba immigration has conducted a new draw through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, issuing 232 Letters of Advice to Apply to skilled workers and international graduates. The May 25 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams. Skilled Workers in Manitoba received 166 LAAs, with the lowest ranked candidates scoring 415 points. International Education Stream…
Ontario immigration has issued 158 Invitations to Apply through the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream in a new Expression of Interest draw. The May 26 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) draw saw ITAs issued under two criteria. The first, a general draw, saw 147 ITAs issued and a minimum score of 73 points. The…
British Columbia immigration has issued invitations to a total of 370 candidates after conducting two new draws through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The May 25 draws featured a general draw, and a second draw targeting two NOC codes: 0621 for Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers and 0631 for Restaurant and Food Service Managers.…