Have you just moved to Canada?

Here are some job search tips that are unique to your situation if you have recently moved to Canada.

In spite of the political rhetoric, you likely have valuable skills that can be deployed to make a significant contribution to Canada, and will allow you to support you and your family.

Here are some action items to help kickstart your job search

Build a team to help you!

Decide on 3 jobs that you could do effectively with little or no training based on your past career achievements. The three jobs could be:

• Based on your past experience

• A junior position in your field

• A job is related your past profession that leverages your past experience

Having focused resume's that refer to your past work history will help people place you in a job that you are most likely to succeed in.

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Action items that work

1. Create 3 resumes that include all your past career experience.

2. Create a profile on Indeed.ca and create job alerts for your 3 job preferences.

3. Search LinkedIn for jobs in your profession. (i.e. Project Manager - in jobs).

4. Volunteer as an assistant in your field of endeavor.

5. Attend the religious organization of your faith. Join an activity after service to meet people in a more meaningful way.

6. Become active in your community:

   1. Volunteer at a fundraiser or a business that you've worked in before

   2. Help in community support programs

   3. Enroll your children in sports (Is hockey too expensive? Try indoor soccer, it's a great way to get through the winter months at a fraction of the cost. Chances are that someone is carpooling to the games too.)

7. Get a copy of the Ultimate Job Search Guide for direction and inspiration.

8. Read the IntiSolutions Job Search Tips blog ( read some extra tips on managing your life during a job search)

9. Contact us at IntiSolutions, we are always happy to review a resume and make suggestions based on your unique experience.

10. Ignore any negativity that you may encounter, discouragement is their problem - not yours. Let any negativity run off you like water off a duck's back and enjoy the fact that you have recently moved to Canada.

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You can do it!!