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Success
Predictors
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success in finding a job in your occupation depends upon many things.
Some things you can control and some you cannot control. Preparing
to find a job in BC requires a lot of research before you leave
your country. There is never a guarantee that you will find a job
in your occupation in BC, however those immigrants who do find work
were well prepared before leaving their country.
They:
- Made
sure they had the appropriate level of English, in listening,
speaking, reading and writing, to work in their occupation
before coming to BC
- Had
a good knowledge of labour market issues such as:
- Where
to find occupational information, what qualifications are required
in BC and what other positions they are qualified for if they
cannot get work at their current level
- Which
occupations are in demand in BC and how to contact employers
for information about positions for their occupation
- Knew
how to have their credentials evaluated, knew what their professional
associations, licensing bodies and trades organizations require
from them, and had all the necessary documentation with them when
they landed in BC.
- Had
a good knowledge of how to job search in BC, in particular:
- How
to apply for work
- How
to approach employers and market themselves successfully
- How
to network effectively and how to meet people that can help
them
- How
to make use of existing links to their cultural communities,
families and colleagues
- Had
begun making contact with people and local community resources
that could help them with all aspects of settlement, upgrading
and language training in BC
- Had
an awareness of Canadian cultural norms in the workplace,
in business and in social situations and had a good level of knowledge
about BC.
- Are
computer literate
- Maintained
a positive, optimistic attitude
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Do
Your Research:
Is your occupation in demand in BC?
If there is not a demand for your occupation, you will be competing
for a limited number of jobs, against skilled Canadians who know
the language and the workplace expectations already. Your occupation
may be in higher demand, in other provinces or even in the United
States, than in BC. Your research will tell you where the jobs
are, and you may want to consider moving to places where you can
find a job rather than choosing the location you want to live
first. To learn more about Market Labour Research -
Go
to "Where
are the Jobs in my Occupation."
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