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Working in Canada
Read our following advice on employment in Canada.
The employment situation
- The unemployment rate in Canada was 7.4% in October, 2012
- English and French are the main languages spoken in Canada depending on the region
- The average hours worked per week are 36.5
- If you are not a citizen you will need a visa to work in Canada
- In order to obtain a visa for Canada you must meet all of the requirements and pay the fees to apply
Finding a job
- Use the Working in Canada tool
- Look at information about the job market
- Use job search engines and banks to find a job
- Network in order to find job availabilities that are not posted
CV, cover letter and interview advice
- You must remember to prepare your resume according to the Canadian style. Here is an example of what to include.
- Prepare for your interview by having a copy of your proof of residence and references
- Make sure your cover letter is short and clear like most should be
- It is always appreciated if you send a thank you note after the interview
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With so many options for volunteering, it is often difficult to choose the best option or even to know where to begin. With these eBooks from Amazon.com and all under five dollars, you can begin your quest to helping others.
*Note: All ratings are out of five stars.
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Price: $4.11
Rating: 5
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Rating: 4
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Price: $4.47
Rating: N/A
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Price: $3.54
Rating: N/A
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Price: $2.11
Rating: 5
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Price: $3.50
Rating: N/A
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Price: $3.59
Rating: N/A
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Price: $3.50
Rating: N/A
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Price: $4.86
Rating: N/A
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Price: $4.82
Rating: N/A
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Price: $4.07
Rating: N/A
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Need help figuring out how to advance your career? Amazon.com has several resources to help guide you through the process. These eBooks are just a few examples. Why eBooks? For a start, this list has suggestions that are all under five dollars. Also, eBooks are easily accessible, whether you choose to read them on your smart phone or eReader, that is up to you! Check out these eBooks on how to get that promotion!
99 Ways to Win Promotion (Managing Your Career)
by Rob Horlock
Price: $3.59
Rating: N/A
The Little Brown Book of Corporate Advancement
by Nicholas Noyes and Kerren Barbas Steckler
Price: $3.81
Rating: N/A
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by Community Press
Price: $4.70
Rating: N/A
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Price: $3.59
Rating: 5
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Price: $3.58
Rating: N/A
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Price: $4.03
Rating: N/A
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Price: $3.58
Rating: N/A
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Price: $3.58
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Price: $1.19
Rating: 4
Make Your Contacts Count: Networking Know-how for Business And Career Success
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Price: $3.60
Rating: 5
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Price: $3.33
Rating: 4.5
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Price: $1.19
Rating: 4.5
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Price: $1.02
Rating: 2
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Price: $3.58
Rating: 4
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