Thriving As A Canadian Immigrant

Aug 19 2020
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Moving to a new country can be exciting, unfamiliar, nerve-wracking, and all the feels that come with a major change. This podcast is dedicated to sharing tips and knowledge to help you excel as a Professional in a new country. Brought to you by Toyin of ThrivingAsACanadianImmigrant (TAACI), specifically to provide you the ginger you need to not just settle, but THRIVE in Canada! If this helps you, pls share the word to others who may need the info also. Subscribe for future episodes. IG: @ThrivingAsACanadianImmigrant Email: [email protected] Music by Joseph McDade

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Season 1 Complete / Announcement

Aug 19 2020 1 mins  
10 great episodes so far and Season 1 of TAACI Podcast is complete!  We are working on Season 2.  Feel free to come on over while we are on this break to join our community on Instagram for useful tips.  I'd be happy to hear from you and help you on discussions relating to previous episodes or general questions on thriving as a Professional here in Canada! Reach out

Questions to ask during your job interview(s) in Canada / TAACI S1Ep10

Aug 05 2020 10 mins  
If you get to the interview stage, this likely means you stand a chance of getting the job. How you perform during the interview can be the "deal-breaker" or "deal-sealer"! It is always beneficial to go prepared for your interviews, and your preparedness can show in the type of questions you ask.  If you are wondering what questions to ask during your job interviews in Canada,

How to get a job when you have no "Canadian experience" / TAACI S1Ep9

Jul 22 2020 9 mins  
You've likely heard this many times, that it is so hard to land a job as a newcomer when you have no "Canadian experience". In this episode of TAACI, I have shared tips on how to get past the "no Canadian experience" that may be holding you back! Don't be dismayed, there is a way out! Listen for the very practical tips, so you can get past that hurdle and land your desired job!&nbs

Should I take a survival job or not? Real life question Pt2 / TAACI S1Ep8

Jul 08 2020 7 mins  
What are my chances of getting a desired job without first doing survival jobs? As an experienced professional, should I even be considering survival jobs at all?  These are some of the concerns on the minds of many professionals on this journey to Canada!  Listen for my take on survival jobs, and what your motivation should be! With the insights shared in this episode, t

Answers to real life career questions Pt1 / TAACI S1Ep7

Jun 24 2020 14 mins  
In this episode I answered 2 interesting questions that I was asked by professionals on different phases of their immigration journey to Canada.  The first question is "What's the best possible way for an immigrant to get started in the job market?".  Keep listening for the 2nd question and the answers I provided to both questions!  A number of these questions are on

Make NETWORKING work for you in Canada / TAACI S1Ep6

Jun 10 2020 9 mins  
Did you know that 70% of jobs are found through Networking?! A whooping 70 percent!  How then do you make networking work for you when you are new to a country and wondering where exactly to start? That's the why of this episode! Networking doesn't have to be something we shy away from, especially when we can build relationships that will serve our careers well through this me

In Canada, what can I talk about when making "small talk"? / TAACI S1Ep5

May 27 2020 9 mins  
What can I talk about when making small talk and what should I totally avoid? Canadians are big on small talk, it happens in many places - workplaces, social gatherings, or just waiting in line on a queue.  If you are wondering what you can talk about when making small talk, and what not to mention, or how to improve in this regard, then this episode is for you! And small talk

Canadian Workplace Culture - Acceptable conduct / TAACI S1Ep4

May 13 2020 16 mins  
This episode of TAACI is on the Canadian Workplace Culture - A deep dive into the acceptable norms and conduct within the Canadian workplace. You may be wondering what it's like working in Canada, and what you can expect. This episode provides some insights into that! Some of what is mentioned in this episode may be new to you as you learn what obtains within the Canadian workplace

Finding a job in Canada - Interview tips & References / TAACI S1Ep3

Apr 29 2020 18 mins  
This episode of TAACI (the second part of a Series of finding a job in Canada) is a deep dive into other components that make getting that desired job in Canada more achievable!  Listen to hear discussion on how to approach Interviewing here in Canada, and your part in submitting References that can improve your chances. Landing that desired job in Canada is attainable! Dive i

Finding a job in Canada - TAILORED Resume / TAACI S1Ep2

Apr 15 2020 17 mins  
This episode of TAACI (part of a Series of finding a job in Canada) touches on a key tool you need to landing a desired job in Canada, and that is your TAILORED resume.  Listen to hear discussion on how to prepare a Tailored Resume (it's very achievable! ...& improves your chances of landing the desired job). I also shared other tips beyond the tailored resume, that will h