Buffalo - 2nd AOR between 15th April to 15th May

[balu0427]

I just want to share my experience here
When I tried to find a job in Canada, the trickiest part for is "Canadian experience". I don't mind declare me as a PR when applying for a job, but without any Canadian experience, it's hard to find a dream job. So if I could "voluntarily' do something in Canada, I can count that time period as "experience".

oh yeah... smallduck reminded me another experience. as i told you in my previous post my wife came to canada and was trying to find a job... she couldnt able to find one related to her experience as every company she attended for interview asking for 'Canadian Experience'. then she realized the importance of having Canadian experience, she joined as a volunteer (unpaid worker, for those wondering what this volunteering means) in Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). this is an organization to help people with mental disorder. she used to work few hours a day and prepare for interviews and certifications.
to be honest with you guys, the work she was given there was to stick symbols on envelopes, opening a stall in functions and inviting memeber to join CMHA organization to help people etc etc... i understood the pain she undergone those days.. but they all paid off when she got a job in an IT co as a Quality Consultant for very low salary (to get started the career). and trust me she used to get more than that in India even after converting CAD to INR. good thing here is she likes the job and she is still with the same company. she reminded me that the appreciation you get here when working is very good than working under managers in India. no offense just my say

you may think that going to volunteering is easy, but its not. for this you have to go to a nearest provincial service center, enroll urself there, provide your fingerprints, get criminal record check done. then they will list ur name and they will call you if they have an "opening" for volunteering in any volunteer center. this is the process in SaintJohn, Moncton cities in NB province. not sure about other provinces.

i know so many people who are desperate to do this volunteering just to get the experience certificate and move from there on.

this is a good place to start if at all you are searching for a job and want to earn some Canadian experience certificate at the same time because these types or organizations doesnt expect you to work full time there. the best part here is the certificate they provide you doesnt mention that u worked only for these many hours or does this job like that. also this will vary from each volunteering center.

 

[balu0427]

Very well explained balu0427 ... Good job!

thanks very much bud!

 

[smallduck]

oh yeah... smallduck reminded me another experience. as i told you in my previous post my wife came to canada and was trying to find a job... she couldnt able to find one related to her experience as every company she attended for interview asking for 'Canadian Experience'. then she realized the importance of having Canadian experience, she joined as a volunteer (unpaid worker, for those wondering what this volunteering means) in Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). this is an organization to help people with mental disorder. she used to work few hours a day and prepare for interviews and certifications.
to be honest with you guys, the work she was given there was to stick symbols on envelopes, opening a stall in functions and inviting memeber to join CMHA organization to help people etc etc... i understood the pain she undergone those days.. but they all paid off when she got a job in an IT co as a Quality Consultant for very low salary (to get started the career). and trust me she used to get more than that in India even after converting CAD to INR. good thing here is she likes the job and she is still with the same company. she reminded me that the appreciation you get here when working is very good than working under managers in India. no offense just my say

you may think that going to volunteering is easy, but its not. for this you have to go to a nearest provincial service center, enroll urself there, provide your fingerprints, get criminal record check done. then they will list ur name and they will call you if they have an "opening" for volunteering in any volunteer center. this is the process in SaintJohn, Moncton cities in NB province. not sure about other provinces.

i know so many people who are desperate to do this volunteering just to get the experience certificate and move from there on.

this is a good place to start if at all you are searching for a job and want to earn some Canadian experience certificate at the same time because these types or organizations doesnt expect you to work full time there. the best part here is the certificate they provide you doesnt mention that u worked only for these many hours or does this job like that. also this will vary from each volunteering center.

Thanks balu0427 for the valuable information . I don't know that there will be a CERTIFICATE for WORKING EXPERIENCE, it sounds just ridiculous for me =)). Anyway, it's kinds of requirements, so I'll get at least one before applying for any job in Canada

 

[Twilight871]

Hmm!! life is like that.. now canadian experience!!!

Thank you guys for your updates. But where is my medical req?

Hey Smallduck, you paid 550$ for your medical... I though that you paid more than average. Now I know why it costed you more!!! ;D

 

[gte439u]

Thanks balu0427 for the valuable information . I don't know that there will be a CERTIFICATE for WORKING EXPERIENCE, it sounds just ridiculous for me =)). Anyway, it's kinds of requirements, so I'll get at least one before applying for any job in Canada

I think that many should consider enrolling on a college or university certificate or diploma when they get to Canada. Many education institutions have programs during the night or the weekend, so you can have a survival job during the day. Moreover, many programs have working components to gain practical experience. In as little as 6 months, you'll have a Canadian educational credential, and, if you have P.R., you'll not have to pay the tuition for foreign nationals.

 

[adnantahir]

WHat if you have worked in US. D employer in Canada cosider this equilant to Canadian job experience??.

 

[balu0427]

WHat if you have worked in US. D employer in Canada cosider this equilant to Canadian job experience??.

i would say NO. i will tell you why.. have you see the website for London Olympics and the dos and donts for its security personal release by govt of UK. in that they have mentioned that never call a Canadian as an American... as they both alike (in terms of color) people gets confused.. but no Canadian wants him to call as an American. In Canada, experience they mainly take into consideration is working with Canadian employers, but working in US is definitely a plus compared to people who worked in other than north american countries.

but i would say the work culture is quite diff than the one u see in US. this is purely my opinion, no offense

 

[gte439u]

WHat if you have worked in US. D employer in Canada cosider this equilant to Canadian job experience??.

I think that experience in the U.S. can actually be an advantage depending on your field of employement. If you are in a sector that trades with the U.S., you will find yourself more recruited in Canada.

 

[canada_dream100]

Any updates? Medicals for someone in new week?

 

[w8Pr]

no update till now ????

 

[smallduck]

Hmm!! life is like that.. now canadian experience!!!

Thank you guys for your updates. But where is my medical req?

Hey Smallduck, you paid 550$ for your medical... I though that you paid more than average. Now I know why it costed you more!!! ;D

Yeap I know it's more than average, but I don't know why. I called several DMP around and the cheaper one cost me another 2 hours driving, I don't have luxury 4 hours on a normal weekday .

 

[smallduck]

i would say NO. i will tell you why.. have you see the website for London Olympics and the dos and donts for its security personal release by govt of UK. in that they have mentioned that never call a Canadian as an American... as they both alike (in terms of color) people gets confused.. but no Canadian wants him to call as an American. In Canada, experience they mainly take into consideration is working with Canadian employers, but working in US is definitely a plus compared to people who worked in other than north american countries.

but i would say the work culture is quite diff than the one u see in US. this is purely my opinion, no offense

Howe different? can you explain a little bit more?

 

[zulkfal]

i would say NO. i will tell you why.. have you see the website for London Olympics and the dos and donts for its security personal release by govt of UK. in that they have mentioned that never call a Canadian as an American... as they both alike (in terms of color) people gets confused.. but no Canadian wants him to call as an American. In Canada, experience they mainly take into consideration is working with Canadian employers, but working in US is definitely a plus compared to people who worked in other than north american countries.

but i would say the work culture is quite diff than the one u see in US. this is purely my opinion, no offense

Canadian employer pref experience from US and Canada compared to rest of the world, but for jobs which are specific to Canadian legal system i.e. Tax, legal system, they want you to have little of Canadian experience or knowledge of law applied to your field. Calling a Canadian American is a different thing then work experience.

 

[deepi]

mr. verma plz reply me if u have any idea i have 18 months exp. from india my lawyer use my current six month exp. here from canada now i am on work permit and he claim for two year exp but i have little doubt in my mind bcoz after 18 month exp. from india i complete i year study here from canada now i am on wp my lawyer use my current 6 month exp. is this ok seniors plz reply Shocked Shocked

 

[canada_dream100]

mr. verma plz reply me if u have any idea i have 18 months exp. from india my lawyer use my current six month exp. here from canada now i am on work permit and he claim for two year exp but i have little doubt in my mind bcoz after 18 month exp. from india i complete i year study here from canada now i am on wp my lawyer use my current 6 month exp. is this ok seniors plz reply Shocked Shocked

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