SOPA - Arrive Prepared

What is SOPA? Are you an internationally educated professional with an approved permanent residence application and relocating to Canada within the next 12 months? Have you received a letter saying you can now participate in a pre-arrival program? 🔗 Learn how pre-arrival programs like SOPA can help you before moving to Canada! Watch the video through the link: https://buff.ly/3uti4KM The SOPA program will help you arrive prepared! Our free tools, resources and courses are designed to help you find a job in your field in Canada, build a career plan, improve your soft skills, learn about workplace culture and much more. Connect with the Canadian professionals ready to help you prepare! #SOPA #SOPAVideo #ArrivePrepared #NewVideo #PreArrival #InformationForNewcomers #ClientTestimonial #JobSearchStrategies #SoftSkills #EmploymentCounselling #IntakeCounselling #CareerSupport #Canada #Immigration

We're excited to share Adan Younus's inspiring journey. Her story demonstrates how strategic pre-arrival planning can transform career transitions. 🎯 The Challenge: As a qualified dentist from Pakistan, Adan faced the common dilemma of professional recertification in Canada. Instead of waiting, she chose action. 💡 The Strategy: ✓ Enrolled in the Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) program before landing ✓ Targeted healthcare administration as a strategic entry point ✓ Built a network in Canadian healthcare while pursuing dental licensing 📈 The Results: ✓ Secured first interview before arrival ✓ Landed medical imaging clerk position within months ✓ Promoted to permanent Registration Clerk at Northern Health ✓ Currently pursuing dental licensure while gaining Canadian experience Read the full story here ➡️ https://buff.ly/4hsxXVJ #SOPA #SOPABC #SOPABlog #ArrivePrepared #NewPost #PreArrival #InformationForNewcomers #ClientStory #JobSearchStrategies #SoftSkills #EmploymentCounselling #IntakeCounselling #SettlementSupport #Canada #Immigrant

👩💻 Using AI in your work search 💡 Did you know that tools like ChatGPT can be used to create many types of documents, including cover letters and résumés. It can even help you practice for an interview. https://buff.ly/4fhOnhZ #SOPABC #BritishColumbia #BC #SOPA #ArrivePrepared #Prearrival #Settlement #JobSearchSupport #Network

👻 Celebrate Halloween in Vancouver! 🎃 Vancouver offers a wide array of Halloween-themed events each year, catering to all ages and interests. From spooky haunted houses to family-friendly pumpkin patches, there’s something for everyone. 🎃 Popular attractions include Fright Nights at Playland, where thrill-seekers can enjoy haunted mazes and terrifying rides, and the Stanley Park Ghost Train, a gentler option with seasonal displays and stories for kids. VanDusen Glow in the Garden transforms the botanical garden into a whimsical, illuminated Halloween wonderland, ideal for a magical night out. Additionally, many neighborhoods, such as Yaletown and Granville Island, host trick-or-treating and costume parties, ensuring there's no shortage of festive fun. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3NL38y9 #SOPABC #BritishColumbia #BC #SOPA #ArrivePrepared #Prearrival #Settlement #JobSearchSupport #Network

Get in front of hiring managers! Network and apply with Employer Exhibitors. Build meaningful rapports you need to advance your career in the direction that you want. Tue, Nov 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Place #300 - Crystal Pavilion Ballroom Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5 Register to save your spot: https://buff.ly/4hpILE4 #SOPABC #BritishColumbia #BC #SOPA #ArrivePrepared #Prearrival #Settlement #JobSearchSupport #Network

MOSAIC's Immigrant Professional Conference (IPC) in Vancouver- November 2, 2024. This year’s IPC will delve into how immigrant talent is uniquely positioned to excel in the AI-driven future. MOSAIC’s Immigrant Professional Conference has always spotlighted the unique strengths that immigrants bring to the table. This year’s conference is set against the backdrop of our theme: “Future Forward: Immigrant Talent in the Age of AI.” https://buff.ly/39nWKYU #SOPABC #BritishColumbia #BC #SOPA #ArrivePrepared #Prearrival #Settlement #JobSearchSupport #Network

Succeed at Work - understand your rights and responsibilities at work. Start your new job on the right foot and learn how to handle challenges along the way. Find ways to make your work life more satisfying so you can achieve balance, grow your career, and manage change in the ever-evolving world of work. https://buff.ly/3C56HMN #SOPAAB #Alberta #ArrivePrepared #SOPA #PreArrival #Newcomers #Canada

Post-secondary institutions Explore publicly funded post-secondary institutions, private career colleges, Indigenous learning providers, and others https://buff.ly/4eSSlO5 #SOPAAB #Alberta #ArrivePrepared #SOPA #PreArrival #Newcomers #Canada

Networking is incredibly valuable when you’re looking for work. In fact, 70% of jobs are filled by people who heard about them through their networks. Networking is a great way to find out about unadvertised jobs. It can help you find a mentor. And it’s a great way to get the inside scoop on careers, programs, training, and companies you may want to work for. https://buff.ly/4dVkQtj #SOPAAB #Alberta #ArrivePrepared #SOPA #PreArrival #Newcomers #Canada

Key sectors driving Calgary and Alberta's economy. By 2024, Calgary businesses will spend nearly $7.5 billion across industries on digital transformation. https://buff.ly/3C3eOpX #SOPAAB #Alberta #ArrivePrepared #SOPA #PreArrival #Newcomers #Canada