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12 steps to a better (Canadian) resume |
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Like it or not, first impressions count for a great deal when it comes
to presenting yourself as a good candidate for a job in Canada. And when it comes
to applying for jobs, your resume is the first impression you give
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Starting Out in Canada |
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Your first months in Canada will doubtless provide some of your most
interesting memories for years to come. Prepare for something of a
roller-coaster ride, especially emotionally, as you experience the
highs and lows of starting life in a new country. |
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The Canadian way of life |
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Beyond the main concerns about finding a job and getting started in
Canada, one of the major fears for newcomers to the country is one
about assimilation. This is especially true for immigrants coming from
non-Western cultures who wonder what everyday life is like in Canada,
and if they will be able to fit in.
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Your first days in Canada |
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When you first arrive in Canada, you will probably be living in a
temporary home. You will soon be looking for a more permanent place to
live. Your
first decision will be whether to rent a house or an apartment, or to
buy a house.
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Newcomer's guide to buying a home |
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By Archie D'Cruz » Buying a home is a dream most new immigrants cherish. Unfortunately,
it's neither wise nor always possible to do so as soon as you land in
Canada.
Let's talk about the wisdom aspect first. It makes a lot of sense for
you and other working family members to find long-term or permanent
jobs before deciding on where to buy a house. After all, would you want
to travel three hours to and from work each day?
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Promote your home business for free |
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By Martin Neumann » So you're a newcomer to Canada and have decided to start up a home
business. There's just one problem. How do you publicize the business?
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Getting Around |
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If ever you had a doubt about Canada being the world's second-largest
country, your first day of exploring your neighbourhood should dispel
it. Travelling distances even within the city are usually huge, and
sooner rather than later buying a car will figure prominently on your
agenda.
The question is, how do you get around when you first arrive in Canada? |
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Making the move |
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So you’ve decided which city in Canada you’d like to immigrate to. Before you fly out
though, there are several loose ends you’d probably like to tie up. It
is wise to start planning your move at least two to three months before
your scheduled departure – many immigrants who leave matters until the
last often pay dearly for the delay. |
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Where to Settle in Canada |
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As a new immigrant, choosing which city to move to is probably one
of the easiest decisions you will make. Most immigrants we spoke to
said there were just two questions they needed to ask themselves: where
in Canada did they have family or friends; and which city held out the
most promising financial prospects. |
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Applying for immigration |
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So you’ve decided you’re ready for Canada. But is Canada ready for you?
Not everyone who wants to migrate makes the grade, and it is important
that you assess your own chances before sinking a few thousand dollars
into an application. |
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Do you need a lawyer? |
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Do you need the services of an immigration lawyer? Here’s the
short answer: No. Canadian immigration officials state that using the services of a lawyer will in no way
positively influence the result of a visa application. Having said that, it should be noted that immigration
lawyers (at least the good ones!) know just how to present an
application in the best light. |
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Citizenship easier for over-55s |
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Canada has eased its citizenship requirements for older immigrants. Until now, for people 60 years or older who have been in Canada for at least three years, the department has been willing to waive the requirement that they speak English or French and that their knowledge of Canada be tested. The exemption threshold has now been dropped to 55 years. |
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Credit card number theft |
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Similar to other schemes, this is a scam designed to convince you to
give up your credit card number over the phone or via e-mail.
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Watch out for work-at-home scams |
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Very often, you will see ads in
the paper or a notice on a telephone pole explaining how you can open a
home-based business that will generate huge dollars.
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Identity theft can cost you big |
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Identity theft has become an increasingly popular crime in Canada as a
result of recent advances in technology. Identity theft involves
stealing, misrepresenting or hijacking the identity of another person
or business and provides an effective means to commit other crimes.
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Advance fee loans can prove costly |
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You might see an ad promising guaranteed loans for people with poor
credit ratings. These little-known "lending" companies might request an
upfront fee before they'll proceed with the loan.
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Don't be a victim of fraud |
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It's a sad fact of life that con artists prey on people most likely to
get fooled into parting with their money. In their book, newcomers to
Canada are prime targets, which is why immigrants who have recently
moved to the country should be wary about get-rich-quick schemes.
Featured in this
section are some common scams, as revealed by the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police, Revenue Canada, PhoneBusters and other organizations
committed to fighting fraud.
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Prize pitch (lottery) scams |
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The classic prize pitch scam involves victims receiving notification by
post, phone, or e-mail indicating they have won a prize (monetary or
other valued item).
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Pyramid schemes a no-win game |
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Your neighbour, who has become very friendly, invites you to a party
where you'll have a chance to learn about an exciting new sales
opportunity. She can't say more, but all will be revealed at the party.
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Business opportunity as a 'middleman' |
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Have you ever been offered a job to become the middleman for a person/
company looking to expand into North America? Sounds like a good
business opportunity!
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The Nigerian business letter scam |
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Watch out for the Nigerian/West African business letter scam! For years
now, businesses, learning institutions, and government departments have
been receiving e-mails from senders posing as Nigerian/West African
government or business officials offering to share large sums of money.
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'Phishing' for your financial info |
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"Phishing" or "brand spoofing" is the act of sending an e-mail to a
user falsely claiming to be a legitimate enterprise in an attempt to
scam the user into disclosing private information. Government,
financial institutions and online auctions/pay services are common
targets of brand spoofing.
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Who's looking over your shoulder? |
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While punching in your PIN (personal identification number) at a bank
machine or a gas station, a stranger might inconspicuously peer over
your shoulder. Here’s what could happen:
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Donate wisely during relief efforts |
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In the aftermath of recent hurricanes in the United States, Canadian
police have warned the public to be wary about approaches by
little-known organizations to donate funds to various assistance and
relief efforts.
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Be wary about ‘bank inspector’ calls |
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This is similar to the credit card scam. A caller claims to be an
inspector or official from your bank, saying an audit is being done on
your account.
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Websites that hijack your phone |
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People can use your modem without your knowledge to dial long-distance telephone numbers and bill your phone account. This is done through the use of computer programs you may inadvertently download.
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Home repairmen might clean you up |
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Here’s the scenario:Your roof is caving in. Coincidentally, a flyer
arrives that offers a good price on roof repair. After you call, the
roofer arrives at your door.
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Collect calls can cost you a fortune |
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A simple scam, this is one operation that continues to pop up every now
and again. What generally happens is you receive a call from an
operator asking you to accept an urgent collect call. While most
customers won't accept a call if they don't recognize the name, some do
because they worry it might be from a friend or relative who is in
trouble.
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How to shop safely online |
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Here's a fact that newcomers to the country will find interesting:
Canadians love to shop on the Internet. Canadian households spent just
over $3 billion shopping on the Internet on everything from airplane
tickets to books, according to the most recent Household Internet Use
Survey (HIUS). Given the growing popularity of online shopping, it is
important for people, especially newcomers who aren't used to buying
over the Net, to choose wisely before making that purchase.
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