Hello everyone,
Thank you for a very nice friend here who kindly answered my question regarding my level of French (I tried to search back the post but couldn't ...).
Anyway, I'm hoping that someone would also help me evaluate my profile and comment on whether I have a good shot at the CSQ. Thank you so much in advance!!
Age: 23
Apply as single
Education: Bachelor of Economics (3 years) from Australia
Experience: 6 months working as a teaching assistant and a research assistant in economics at the same university
Level of French: graduated with French Baccalaureate in high school - certificated by AUF Francophone (12 years training but haven't practiced for 5 years) - haven't taken any standardized test
Level of English: excellent (IELTS 8.5)
I haven't resided in Quebec nor have any family connection there.
It seems like my shot is weak given that Economics is not a demanded area of training...
I have some other questions:
1. My 6 month experience is not from a full time contract but from separated casual contracts (one from teaching and one from research) but the same employer and I work, together, as on a full time basis (at least 40 hours per week). Will it be considered as equivalent as full time experience?
2. Should I take standardized test or the certificate is sufficient to prove my French?
3. Should I apply now, or should I wait to improve my profile before applying? (e.g. work more to get 1 year experience? study French more to take the test? do a master degree?)
My biggest concern is whether the current law will change in the near future ... because application process will be very time consuming, I'm torn in between acting fast and maximizing my chance ... What would you suggest?
One again, thank you very much!!