Working in Canada after Graduation

After graduating from a Canadian college or institute, you’re well on your way to successful career in your field of choice.

You might want to bolster your career prospects even further by working in Canada.

To work in Canada after graduation, you’ll need to apply for a work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP).

Gaining professional work experience will not only kick-start your career, but will position you for immigration to Canada.

Job Search Tools

Working in Canada How Do I Search for Jobs: www.workingincanada.gc.ca/content_pieces-eng.do?lang=eng&cid=203

Service Canada Résumés: www.jobsetc.gc.ca/categories.jsp?category_id=201

How Do I Create a Canadian-style Résumé: www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4001064

Applying for a Job: www.peianc.com/content/lang/en/page/guide_employment_apply

Winning Résumés: www.bcjobs.ca/career-advice/winning-resumes/

Résumés: www.employeeservices.gov.sk.ca/resume

Career Advice and Samples: www.cvtips.com/

Job Search Guide: http://umanitoba.ca/student/employment/media/job_search_workbook.pdf

Job Search Strategies: www.sasknetwork.ca/html/JobSeekers/lookingforwork/searchstrategies.htm

Working in Canada How Do I Prepare for an Interview: www.workingincanada.gc.ca/content_pieces-eng.do?lang=eng&cid=208&lang=en

Prepare for the Interview: www.jobsetc.gc.ca/pieces.jsp?category_id=303

Use The STAR Technique to Ace Your Interview (Behavioural Interview): www.rightattitudes.com/2008/07/15/star-technique-answer-interview-questions/

Interview Questions: www.douglas.bc.ca/services/co-op/job-search-tips/interview-questions.html

100 Potential Interview Questions: http://career-advice.monster.ca/job-interview/interview-questions/100-potential-interview-questions-canada/article.aspx

Interviewing: www.workopolis.com/work.aspx?action=Transfer&View=Content/Common/ResourceCentre/career911/interviewing/InterviewIntroView&lang=EN

Canadian Workplace Culture

Canadian Workplace Culture: discovertourism.ca/en/come_work_in_canada/canadian_workplace_culture

Workplace Culture in Canada: www.peianc.com/content/lang/e/page/guide_employment_culture

How Canadian is Your Way: www.cnmag.ca/adapting-to-canada/1528-how-canadian-is-your-way

Canadian Work Culture: http://immigration.simcoe.ca/work/culture

Workplace Culture: www.skillsconnect.ca/seeking-employment/workplace-culture

Working: Canadian Style: http://settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4001129

Canadian Workplace Essentials: http://cthrc.ca/~/media/Files/CTHRC/Home/research_publications/credential_recognition/newcomer_integration/FCR%20Can%20Workplace%20Experience%20Essentials%20en.ashx

Cross-Cultural Teamwork: http://triec.ca/find-solutions/for-employers/learning/training-videos/cross-cultural-teamwork/?utm_source=triec&utm_medium=rightSidebar&utm_campaign=relatedContent

The Hofstede Centre Cultural Dimensions: http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html

Canadian Newcomer Magazine: www.cnmag.ca/

Rights

Labour Program Employment Equity: www.labour.gc.ca/eng/standards_equity/eq/emp/index.shtml

Canadian Human Rights Commission: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/index.html

Worker’s Rights in Canada: www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/about/publication/workers_rights.shtml