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Getting A Job In Canada
Valerie Gerrard

This book provides comprehensive advice on looking for a job in Canada, including information on working and salary levels in Canada. The book also details the immigration process to Canada and how to obtain a Canadian visa...

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Valerie Gerrard - Valerie Gerrard lived in Canada for eight years with her family and maintains strong links with the country. She draws on her own and her husband's work experience in writing this guide. Valerie now lives in Huntingdon, Cambs.

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Getting A Job In Canada

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  1. Preface to The Fifth Edition
  2. Deciding To Work In Canada Learning About The Country; Understanding The People; Finding Out About The Lifestyle; Investigating The Standard Of Living; Consulting The Family; Checklist; Case Studies;
  3. Dealing With Immigration Understanding The Process; Meeting The Requirements; Case Study; Case Study; Applying For A Visa; Surviving The Interview; Coping With Obstacles; Case Study; Questions About Immigration; Checklist;
  4. Choosing Location: Where To Work Studying The Geography; Looking At Different Lifestyles; Case Study; Investigating Options; Establishing Priorities; Considering The Family; Case Study; Checklist;
  5. Deciding On The Right Job Getting To Know What Is Available; Case Study; Looking At The Business Immigrant Option; Assessing Your Chances; Case Studies; Finding Out About Pay Scales; Making Choices; Checklist;
  6. Starting The Search Before You Leave Finding Contacts; Case Study; Case Study; Case Study; Making Your Initial Approach; Writing On Spec; Turning A Cv Into A Résumé That Works; Impressing The Canadian Employer; Checklist;
  7. Arriving In Canada Setting Out; Taking Care Of Essentials; Case Study; Registering With Social Security; Finding Out Where To Look; Case Study; Visiting Agencies; Checklist; Case Study;
  8. Applying For Jobs Deciding On An Angle; Perfecting The Résumé; Case Studies; Writing The Perfect Covering Letter; Maximising Your Assets; Case Study; Making Yourself Memorable; Checklist;
  9. Landing Your Job Preparing For Interview; Presenting Yourself Well At The Interview; Case Studies; Accentuating The Positive; Negotiating Terms; Starting Your New Job; Checklist; Questions And Answers;
  10. Moving Onwards And Upwards Recognising Opportunities; Weighing The Options; Case Study; Rising Within The Company; Utilising Your Experience; Returning Home; Case Studies; Signing Off; Checklist;