You are reading the Original Version (CLB5+) Read Simple Version (CLB3-4) If you’ve done research about the Canadian job market before coming, that’s great! This is important since the job search process here can be very different compared to your home country. The following articles provide additional tips, resources or specific programs you can find in Manitoba. Go through these as you prepare to apply for jobs, or skip some topics that you already know. That’s the best way not to be overwhelmed with too much information. Understanding the Canadian job market is the important first step. You’ll learn that there are plenty of opportunities but competition can be intense. The following articles will help you strategize and acquire tools and resources to get ahead in your job search: Get your tools ready. Learn how to make a targeted Canadian-style resume and cover letter. Also get tips on how to make yourself more visible to employers: How do you look for work in Manitoba? There are many ways. Here’s our advice to help you maximize your time and yield positive results: Getting that call for an interview is a big milestone! You’re one step closer to getting the job. This also means that you have the qualifications and experience for it. Here some tips to ensure that you clinch that job offer: Learning about the basics of Canadian workplace culture equips you to be the best professional that you can be. We’d also like to remind you to work smarter, not harder: English Online has Multi-Week Workshops on Digital Skills at Work and Workplace Communications. These are four-week courses that provide you with some of the most essential skills you need to succeed in your career. See our Events Calendar for schedules. EO in cooperation with the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IECBC) offers ASCEND, an innovative online program that builds newcomer soft skills for employment. It is self-paced; enrollees can complete the course within 7 weeks. Registration opens three to four times a year exclusively for registered EO learners. Please login to tell us what you think. Thinking about your knowledge and skills is an independent learning strategy. When you think about what you can do and what… Read more » This is our last week of Workplace Communications. This time you are in the driver’s seat. We look forward to your presentation… Read more » We have now reached week 3 of Workplace Communications! This week, we are engaging in a number of activities that allow… Read more » In week 2, we continue practising working with others by doing a peer review. A peer review helps you develop… Read more »Skip to:
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