MY LANDING EXPERIENCE AND OBSERVATIONS

[Androse]

Steps

1. Make looking for work a full time job. Devote 40 hours a week to this endeavor. Sometimes it takes luck to find a job, but you have to put yourself into the position to be lucky by putting in the legwork. Remember that "Chance favors the prepared mind" (Louis Pasteur).

2. Decide what you don't like about your current job and write it down. Read this list every morning. This will be a key motivator to look for a new job and it will set a criteria of what you want and don't want in your next job.

Hi Hmi,
I like this. Very informative. Thanks.
By the way, how are you? Been here for a month now. Still no job :-( but not giving up. Still trying.

3. Update your resume. Spell check it and have it read by at least 2 or 3 friends. Let them point out errors and fix the resume. Ask them to be constructive.

4. Boost your own confidence. Tell yourself getting the right job is a 4 to 6 months process ( it will keep you less frustrated if you don't get a job right away).

5. Post your resume on major career websites. See the external links for suggestions. Set up a search agent from these websites.

6. Make an application goal. Apply for a minimum number of jobs every day. For instance, you might choose to apply for 6 jobs a day which match your closest interests. If you can't find 6 jobs in your field, find a close match and apply.

7. Apply for jobs looking at the minimum requirements. Sometimes employers ask for unrealistic qualifications, however if you apply you might hear from them still as they realize they were asking too much.

8. Apply to same job or in a same company every few days. Employers like to see the same resume 3 to 4 times. It shows enthusiasm and motivation.

9. Network.

10. Be Desirable to a Recruiter



hope that helps,


hmisabpk


( http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t41271.0.html http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/index.shtml http://www.globalemc.com/ )

 

[hmisabpk]

There are many mobile phone service providers, if you need cell phone plan please check links: (repeated)

http://mobilicity.ca/
http://windmobile.ca/en/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.publicmobile.ca/pmconsumer/
http://www.chatrwireless.com/web/chatr.portal
http://www.bell.ca/Mobility
http://www.solomobile.ca/en
http://koodomobile.com/en/on/index.shtml
http://www.rogers.com/web/content/wireless_plan_landing
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/home/
If you are staying at basement apartment there will be signal problem, so Fido will be best plan.
http://www.fido.ca/web/page/portal/Fido/MonthlyPlans
Landline many service providers are providing the services, including internet connection and internet phone they are somehow cheap but, some need to sign contact, quality and service are vary company to company.
http://www.bell.ca/Home_Phone
http://www.rogers.com/web/Rogers.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=HPH_land
Many net phone / VoIP phone also there but quality..?? Like ... http://magicjackcanada.us/ http://www.vonage.ca/ ,
http://www.comwave.net/sign-up/1170-2/enhancedtri/?gclid=CNfJxs-Ds6wCFYXrKgodLBJIGw
http://www.telehop.com/homephone/ ,
http://www.yak.ca/ ,
http://www.bramatelecom.com/ ,
http://vintone.ca/Main/Homephone/homephone.htm ,
http://www.yesupnet.com/home-phone/
http://www.rangtel.ca/
http://www.torontotelecom.ca/
http://www.webtelecomm.com/home-phone-service-pricing-order/ , etc..
Some have the plan like mobilicity etc... add $ 20 unlimited to many contries including India, some home phone plans are $ 30/month unlimited to 60 countries.
But many people are using calling cards, value of $1 card will give you 120 – 140 minutes in week expiry, so if $ 4-5 cards will be sufficient to call every day. I am personally using them, good quality and service then why have to waste $20-30 CAD every month, while I can manage with $5 per month with my mobile phone plan? There are some very cool cars with no expiry and pin less features $ 5-6 per card.
Now days everyone has messenger, gtalk and sykpe that give you free calling features, lot of saving.

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

 

[harshanimrani]

Dear hmisabpk,

Thanks for sharing wonderful informtion u are always posting to us . we are moving toronto on 5th March just would like to know rental appartments for 1 bedroom , which area will be good .

any job fairs are upcoming?

Best Regards
Harsha

 

[toothfairy]

I need your advice, my family is planning to land soon,planning to stay with a relative on the first few weeks. I still have work and did not resign, i plan to land only and go back to my work here in saudi arabia. Can I leave canada even before I receive my PR card? My wife and my daugther will stay in Canada. I am planning to stay only for a month,do you think there will be no problem? Do the immigration do spot checking on the address that I declared upon landing if I am still inside Canada when they send my PR card. I am also the principal applicant.Please advise?

 

[steaky]

I need your advice, my family is planning to land soon,planning to stay with a relative on the first few weeks. I still have work and did not resign, i plan to land only and go back to my work here in saudi arabia. Can I leave canada even before I receive my PR card? My wife and my daugther will stay in Canada. I am planning to stay only for a month,do you think there will be no problem? Do the immigration do spot checking on the address that I declared upon landing if I am still inside Canada when they send my PR card. I am also the principal applicant.Please advise?

No worries. It will be alright.

 

[hmisabpk]

Dear hmisabpk,

Thanks for sharing wonderful informtion u are always posting to us . we are moving toronto on 5th March just would like to know rental appartments for 1 bedroom , which area will be good .

any job fairs are upcoming?

Best Regards
Harsha

Hi, Harsha,

Thank you for nice words, please check reply # 484 area and contact details are listed. If any further assistant needed let me know.
Regarding upcoming job fairs in month of March I have listed on this thread.
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/thousands-thousands-thousands-jobs-in-toronto-upcoming-job-fairs-t83858.0.html

Best wishes for Landing and regards,

hmisabpk

 

[hmisabpk]

I need your advice, my family is planning to land soon,planning to stay with a relative on the first few weeks. I still have work and did not resign, i plan to land only and go back to my work here in saudi arabia. Can I leave canada even before I receive my PR card? My wife and my daugther will stay in Canada. I am planning to stay only for a month,do you think there will be no problem? Do the immigration do spot checking on the address that I declared upon landing if I am still inside Canada when they send my PR card. I am also the principal applicant.Please advise?

Hi, toothfairy,

Yes you can leave Canada by next day (after completing SIN card). 1 month or less there is no problem. You can stay 2 years out of 5 year in Canada, still you can maintain your P.R requirements. No one will check you and no question will be asked as long as you meet the residency obligation.

You can leave your family with relatives and go back to your work peacefully. Canada is the one of safest country in the world for kids and families.

"Permanent residents must meet a residency obligation. This means they must live in Canada for at least 730 days (two years) in any five-year period or they can lose their status. These 730 days do not have to be consecutive." https://eservicesak.cic.gc.ca/rescalc/resCalcStartNew.do?&lang=en http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000181

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

 

[kazuhirowatanabe_30]

 

[toothfairy]

Hi, toothfairy,

Yes you can leave Canada by next day (after completing SIN card). 1 month or less there is no problem. You can stay 2 years out of 5 year in Canada, still you can maintain your P.R requirements. No one will check you and no question will be asked as long as you meet the residency obligation.

You can leave your family with relatives and go back to your work peacefully. Canada is the one of safest country in the world for kids and families.
Hope that helps,

hmisabpk Thank you so much for the advise! You've been most helpful!

 

[TAPTATANU]

Hello Everyone,

I have applied under NOC-1233-Claims Examiner profile.I examine Health and Travel Insurance claims for last 3-4 years.Before that I worked in Hospital industry in Administrative department.I am basically Zoology Hons with MBA graduate specialisation in marketing management and Hospital management.Presently I have also completed Associate from Insurance Institute of India. What are the possibilities that I will get job in my own field.Which place should be best suited for me.

 

[hmisabpk]

Hello Everyone,
I have applied under NOC-1233-……………. What are the possibilities that I will get job in my own field.Which place should be best suited for me.

Hi, TAPTATANU,

To check the jobs in any field or profession in any province and city, Please visit the following links and check the available positions, job trend, wages etc..

• http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/content_pieces-eng.do?lang=eng&cid=1
• http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/intro-eng.aspx
• http://www.kijiji.ca/

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

 

[hmisabpk]

Settlement Agencies Directory And Neighbourhood Offices

Following are the Settlement agencies and neighbourhood services offices. Please visit any of nearby center for following FREE services:

Employment Centres, Career planning, Skill training, Education and upgrading, Assessment and translation of international credentials, Work experience, Job search, job opportunities, Employment Opportunities System, Financial help with employment and school costs, Self-employment and entrepreneurship, Supports while you work

Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services (ACCES)
489 College St., Suite 100, Toronto, Ph: 416-921-1800
http://www.accesemployment.ca/

Afghan Women's Counselling & Integration Community Support Organization
789 Don Mills Rd., Suite 312, Toronto, Ph: 416-588-3585,
http://www.afghanwomen.org/intro.php

African Training and Employment Centre
1440 Bathurst St., Suite 110, Toronto, Ph : 416-653-2274
http://www.atec-inc.ca/

Brampton Neighbourhood Resource Centre
50 Kennedy Rd. South, Unit 24, Brampton, Ph: 905-452-1262
http://www.bnrc.org/

Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
194 Jarvis ST., 2nd Floor Toronto, Ph: 416-363-1066
http://ccvt.org/

Catholic Community Services of York Region
21 Dunlop St., Richmond Hill, Ph: 905-770-7040
http://www.ccsyr.org/

Chinese Family Services of Ontario
3330 Midland Ave., Suite 229, Scarborough, Ph: 416-979-8299
http://www.chinesefamilyso.com/

COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ph: 416-658-1600
http://www.costi.org/

Council of Agencies
Serving South Asians, 1992 Yonge St., Suite 205, Toronto, Ph:416-932-1359
http://www.cassaonline.com/index3/

Community and Social Services
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/nonpr/nonpr3.html

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
1420 Burnhamthorpe Rd. East, Suite 315, Mississauga, Ph: 905-629-1873
http://www.dbncentre.com/

Enhanced Language Training for Immigrant Women
3660 Midland Ave., Scarborough, Ph: 416-396-4436
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=9995&menuid=15032&pageid=13313

Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services
10 Gateway boulevard, Suite 104, Toronto, Tel: 416-424-2900
http://www.fnservices.org/mission.html

Inter-Cultural Neighbourhood Social Services
3050 Confederation Pky., 4th Floor, Suite 401, Mississauga, PH: 905-273-4884
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/intercultural-neighbourhood-social-services-mississauga

Job Start
219 Dufferin St., Suite 1C, Toronto
http://jobstartworks.org/Home.aspx

JVS Toronto
2255 Sheppard Ave. East, Suite W307, Toronto, PH: 416-491-0552
http://www.jvstoronto.org/

Halton Multicultural Council
635 Fourth Line, Unit 48, Oakville, Ph: 905-842-2486
http://www.halton-multicultural.org/

Inter-Cultural Neighbourhood Social Services
3050 Confederation Pky., 4th Floor, Suite 401, Mississauga, PH: 905-273-4884
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/intercultural-neighbourhood-social-services-mississauga

JVS Toronto
74 Tycos Dr., Toronto
http://www.jvstoronto.org/

Malton Neighbourhood Services
3450 Morning Star Dr., Malton, PH: 905-677-6270
http://www.mnsinfo.org/

Mississauga Community Connections
6790 Century Ave., Suite 401, Mississauga, Ph: 905-814-8406
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=9995&menuid=6511&pageid=5681

Newcomer Services for Adults
2870 Ellesmere Rd., Scarborough, PH:416-393-0285 http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=9995&menuid=17798&pageid=15659

Newcomer Services for Youth
3424 Weston Rd., North York, PH: 416-395-2045
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=9995&menuid=17602&pageid=15496

Newcomer Women's Services Toronto
745 Danforth Ave., Suite 401, Toronto, PH: 416-469-0196
http://www.newcomerwomen.org/

North York Community House
700 Lawrence Ave. West, Suite 226, Toronto, Ph: 416-784-0920
http://www.nych.ca/

Northwood Neighbourhood Services
2625 Weston Rd. Building D, 2nd Floor, Unit 27
Toronto, Ontario, M9N 3V8 (Weston Rd. and Hwy 401)
Phone: (416) 748-0788 Fax: (416) 748-0525
http://www.northw.ca/

Ontario Inter-Cultural Community Services
1454 Dundas St. East, Unit 104, Mississauga, PH: 905-279-0481
http://www.oics.ca/

Parkdale Intercultural Association
1257 Queen St. West, Toronto, PH: 416-536-4420
http://www.piaparkdale.com/

Peel Multicultural Council
6630 Turner Valley Rd., Mississauga, PH: 905-819-1144
http://peelmc.ca/

Polycultural Immigrant Community Services
3363 Bloor St. West, Etobicoke, PH: 416-233-1655
http://www.polycultural.org/

Rexdale Women's Centre
23 Westmore Dr., Suite 400, Etobicoke, PH: 416-745-0062
http://www.rexdalewomen.org/

Salvation Army, Immigrant and Refugee Services
7 Labatt Ave., Suite 204, Toronto, PH: 416-360-6036
http://www.salvos.com/irstoronto/

Settlement and Integration Services Organization
360 James St. North (Liuna Stn) Lower Concourse, Hamilton, PH: 905-521-9917
http://www.weblocal.ca/settlement-integration-services-organization-hamilton-on-1.html

Skills for Change
791 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto, PH: 416-658-3101
http://www.skillsforchange.org/

St. Joseph Immigrant Women's Centre
8 Main St. East, Suite 101, Hamilton, PH: 905-529-5209
http://www.hamiltoncares.ca/page.aspx?dt=529

St. Stephen's Community House
91 Bellevue Ave., Toronto, PH: 416-925-2103
http://www.ststephenshouse.com/

The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association
310 Spadina Ave., Suite 301, Toronto, PH: 416-977-4026
http://www.tccsa.on.ca/

Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office
18 Thorncliffe Park Dr., Toronto, Ph: 416-421-3054
http://www.thorncliffe.org/

Tropicana Community Services
670 Progress Ave., Unit 14, Scarborough, PH: 416-439-9009
http://www.tropicanacommunity.org/main/home.html

WoodGreen Community Services
815 Danforth Ave., Suite 300, Toronto, Ph; 416-645-6000, ext. 2100
http://www.woodgreen.org/

Working Skills Centre
350 Queens Quay West, Suite 204, Toronto, Ph: 416-703-7770
http://www.workingskillscentre.com/

West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre
313 Pharmacy Avenue, ON M1L 3E7 Ph: (416) 755-9215
http://www.wsncc.org/

WoodGreen Community Services
815 Danforth Avenue, Suite 100,Toronto, Ontario, M4J 1L2
Tel: 416-645-6000 x 1100, Email: info @ woodgreen.org
http://neighbourhoodcentre.org/ , http://www.woodgreen.org/

YMCA Newcomer Services
42 Charles St. East, 2nd Floor, Toronto, PH:416-928-3362
http://www.ymcagta.org/en/newcomers/you-arrived/newcomer-info-centre/index.html

YWCA Toronto
80 Woodlawn Ave. East, Bongard House, Toronto
http://www.ywcatoronto.org/


Listing of Toronto's 140 neighbourhoods& Maps
http://www.toronto.ca/demographics/profiles_map_and_index.htm#numeric


Hope That Help,


hmisabpk

 

[Nicky Royal]

Dear hmisabpk,
Sir, You are doing a great job. It's really appreciable that you are spending so much of your precious time for others. Only people with such a helping mentality can do these things. May God bless you abundantly. Nicky

 

[vermas]

Salaam hmisabpk - Thanks for compiling this useful information. Much appreciated.

Settlement Agencies Directory And Neighbourhood Offices

Following are the Settlement agencies and neighbourhood services offices. Please visit any of nearby center for following services:

Employment Centres, Career planning, Skill training, Education and upgrading, Assessment and translation of international credentials, Work experience, Job search, job opportunities, Employment Opportunities System, Financial help with employment and school costs, Self-employment and entrepreneurship, Supports while you work

Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services (ACCES)
489 College St., Suite 100, Toronto, Ph: 416-921-1800
http://www.accesemployment.ca/

Afghan Women's Counselling & Integration Community Support Organization
789 Don Mills Rd., Suite 312, Toronto, Ph: 416-588-3585,
http://www.afghanwomen.org/intro.php

African Training and Employment Centre
1440 Bathurst St., Suite 110, Toronto, Ph : 416-653-2274
http://www.atec-inc.ca/

Brampton Neighbourhood Resource Centre
50 Kennedy Rd. South, Unit 24, Brampton, Ph: 905-452-1262
http://www.bnrc.org/

Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
194 Jarvis ST., 2nd Floor Toronto, Ph: 416-363-1066
http://ccvt.org/

Catholic Community Services of York Region
21 Dunlop St., Richmond Hill, Ph: 905-770-7040
http://www.ccsyr.org/

Chinese Family Services of Ontario
3330 Midland Ave., Suite 229, Scarborough, Ph: 416-979-8299
http://www.chinesefamilyso.com/

COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ph: 416-658-1600
http://www.costi.org/

Council of Agencies
Serving South Asians, 1992 Yonge St., Suite 205, Toronto, Ph:416-932-1359
http://www.cassaonline.com/index3/

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
1420 Burnhamthorpe Rd. East, Suite 315, Mississauga, Ph: 905-629-1873
http://www.dbncentre.com/

Enhanced Language Training for Immigrant Women
3660 Midland Ave., Scarborough, Ph: 416-396-4436
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=9995&menuid=15032&pageid=13313

Job Start
219 Dufferin St., Suite 1C, Toronto
http://jobstartworks.org/Home.aspx

JVS Toronto
2255 Sheppard Ave. East, Suite W307, Toronto, PH: 416-491-0552
http://www.jvstoronto.org/

Halton Multicultural Council
635 Fourth Line, Unit 48, Oakville, Ph: 905-842-2486
http://www.halton-multicultural.org/

Inter-Cultural Neighbourhood Social Services
3050 Confederation Pky., 4th Floor, Suite 401, Mississauga, PH: 905-273-4884
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/intercultural-neighbourhood-social-services-mississauga

JVS Toronto
74 Tycos Dr., Toronto
http://www.jvstoronto.org/

Malton Neighbourhood Services
3450 Morning Star Dr., Malton, PH: 905-677-6270
http://www.mnsinfo.org/

Mississauga Community Connections
6790 Century Ave., Suite 401, Mississauga, Ph: 905-814-8406
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=9995&menuid=6511&pageid=5681

Newcomer Services for Adults
2870 Ellesmere Rd., Scarborough, PH:416-393-0285 http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=9995&menuid=17798&pageid=15659

Newcomer Services for Youth
3424 Weston Rd., North York, PH: 416-395-2045
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=9995&menuid=17602&pageid=15496

Newcomer Women's Services Toronto
745 Danforth Ave., Suite 401, Toronto, PH: 416-469-0196
http://www.newcomerwomen.org/

North York Community House
700 Lawrence Ave. West, Suite 226, Toronto, Ph: 416-784-0920
http://www.nych.ca/

Ontario Inter-Cultural Community Services
1454 Dundas St. East, Unit 104, Mississauga, PH: 905-279-0481
http://www.oics.ca/

Parkdale Intercultural Association
1257 Queen St. West, Toronto, PH: 416-536-4420
http://www.piaparkdale.com/

Peel Multicultural Council
6630 Turner Valley Rd., Mississauga, PH: 905-819-1144
http://peelmc.ca/

Polycultural Immigrant Community Services
3363 Bloor St. West, Etobicoke, PH: 416-233-1655
http://www.polycultural.org/

Rexdale Women's Centre
23 Westmore Dr., Suite 400, Etobicoke, PH: 416-745-0062
http://www.rexdalewomen.org/

Salvation Army, Immigrant and Refugee Services
7 Labatt Ave., Suite 204, Toronto, PH: 416-360-6036
http://www.salvos.com/irstoronto/

Settlement and Integration Services Organization
360 James St. North (Liuna Stn) Lower Concourse, Hamilton, PH: 905-521-9917
http://www.weblocal.ca/settlement-integration-services-organization-hamilton-on-1.html

Skills for Change
791 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto, PH: 416-658-3101
http://www.skillsforchange.org/

St. Joseph Immigrant Women's Centre
8 Main St. East, Suite 101, Hamilton, PH: 905-529-5209
http://www.hamiltoncares.ca/page.aspx?dt=529

St. Stephen's Community House
91 Bellevue Ave., Toronto, PH: 416-925-2103
http://www.ststephenshouse.com/

The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association
310 Spadina Ave., Suite 301, Toronto, PH: 416-977-4026
http://www.tccsa.on.ca/

Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office
18 Thorncliffe Park Dr., Toronto, Ph: 416-421-3054
http://www.thorncliffe.org/

Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services
10 Gateway boulevard, Suite 104, Toronto, Tel: 416-424-2900
http://www.fnservices.org/mission.html

Tropicana Community Services
670 Progress Ave., Unit 14, Scarborough, PH: 416-439-9009
http://www.tropicanacommunity.org/main/home.html

WoodGreen Community Services
815 Danforth Ave., Suite 300, Toronto, Ph; 416-645-6000, ext. 2100
http://www.woodgreen.org/

Working Skills Centre
350 Queens Quay West, Suite 204, Toronto, Ph: 416-703-7770
http://www.workingskillscentre.com/

YMCA Newcomer Services
42 Charles St. East, 2nd Floor, Toronto, PH:416-928-3362
http://www.ymcagta.org/en/newcomers/you-arrived/newcomer-info-centre/index.html

YWCA Toronto
80 Woodlawn Ave. East, Bongard House, Toronto
http://www.ywcatoronto.org/

West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre
313 Pharmacy Avenue, ON M1L 3E7 Ph: (416) 755-9215
http://www.wsncc.org/

Northwood Neighbourhood Services
2625 Weston Rd. Building D, 2nd Floor, Unit 27
Toronto, Ontario, M9N 3V8 (Weston Rd. and Hwy 401)
Phone: (416) 748-0788 Fax: (416) 748-0525
http://www.northw.ca/

WoodGreen Community Services
815 Danforth Avenue, Suite 100,Toronto, Ontario, M4J 1L2
Tel: 416-645-6000 x 1100, Email: info @ woodgreen.org
http://neighbourhoodcentre.org/ , http://www.woodgreen.org/

Community and Social Services
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/nonpr/nonpr3.html
Listing of Toronto's 140 neighbourhoods& Maps
http://www.toronto.ca/demographics/profiles_map_and_index.htm#numeric

Hope That Help,

hmisabpk

 

[hmisabpk]

Dear hmisabpk,
Sir, You are doing a great job. It's really appreciable that you are spending so much of your precious time for others. Only people with such a helping mentality can do these things. May God bless you abundantly. Nicky

Salaam hmisabpk - Thanks for compiling this useful information. Much appreciated.

Hi, Nicky and vermas
Thank you for your nice and encouraging word. I am happy that my posts are helpful in settlement process.

Regards,

hmisabpk