Your Passport to Scaling Interviews

Hello, new local👋

In Today’s Newsletter

• Your passport to scaling that interview

• Landing your dream job in Canada just got easier

• Inspire: find opportunities as an expat in Canada

• These companies are hiring!

So I’m going to keep it sweet and short today.

You know, you don't realize how big the world is until you leave your comfort zone. 

Imagine that you left your home country where you were probably a big shot Tech Bro, CEO or Manager and now you're here in Canada where the competition is global. 

Everyone is doing their CV right, LinkedIn is 100%, and that Portfolio is shiny alright? (and if it’s not. Please click here to fix up before you even read further]

AI is making it even easier to look like an expert these days. To truly stand out, you need to be a STORYTELLER.

Yes, you read that right. After acquiring the hard skills and scaling ATS barriers, what sets you apart is how well you can tell your career story in a way that resonates with your interviewer.

‘Cos trust me. It doesn't matter if you check all the boxes, if the vibe is off, you’re probably not getting that job. And that is what stories do.

Stories make you personable. You move from being just a SIN number to an actual individual in the sight of your employer.

Now here’s how to do it without looking fake.

• Leverage Key Moments: Identify key moments in your career that highlight your skills and values. What challenges did you overcome? What successes did you achieve? How did you contribute to your team or community?

• Tailor Your Tale: Remember, every interview is a new audience. Adapt your story to fit the specific job and company.

• Practice, Practice, Practice: Storytelling is an art. Practice sharing your story out loud. Seek feedback from friends, mentors, or language exchange partners.

• Build Connection: Stories create emotional bonds. By sharing your journey, you'll connect with interviewers on a deeper level, making you more memorable. So even if you don’t land that job, they might just remember you when another opportunity comes up.

• Don’t tell lies: Do I need to tell you how lying sets you up for failure?

I always say this to my circle of influence. Opportunities happen in conversations. An interview is a conversation, and your goal is to create a lasting impression. Don’t just go in being all stoic and basic.

And if you’re still struggling to land interviews, you should try out our Job Search Tool Kit. It increases your interview call-back rate by 70%.

Try it out and thank me later

LANDING YOUR DREAM JOB IN CANADA JUST GOT EASIER!

Stop winging it.

The NewLocal Job Search Toolkit is your one-stop shop for success in the Canadian workforce. We understand the unique challenges new immigrants face, and this toolkit is designed to bridge the gap between your international experience and Canadian opportunities.

You can click here to read more about it OR

TEA O’CLOCK

INSPIRE ✨

“A massive challenge is that as an expat looking for a job in a new country, you have no network that can refer you or recommend you as a potential candidate. Every job I have taken has been through word of mouth.”

Andrea Van Niekerk, a South African blogger and YouTuber, shares her journey of moving to Canada. Leaving behind her career as a client liaison executive, she now focuses on completing her yoga teacher training certification and creating content that helps fellow ex-pats adjust to life in a new country

COMMUNITY CORNER 🔗

Transitioning into Canadian professional life comes with its fair share of surprises. From workplace customs to everyday interactions, the cultural journey is full of eye-opening moments. As people who have navigated the rollercoaster of cultural transitions, we know firsthand how impactful those 'aha' moments can be.

We are eager to learn about your own experiences – the good, the bad, the unexpected, and the downright hilarious! Reach out to us below 👇

LOOK WHO’S HIRING! 💼

Pela

• Injection Molding Manager

• Print & Engraving Machine Operator

• Content Creator & Social Media Specialist

• Fulfillment Shipper & Shop Assistant

• Injection Moulding Machine Operator

Lululemon

• Product Operations Lead

• Guest Experience Lead

• In-Store Experience Program Lead

• Product Operations Educator

Canada Life

• Content Specialist

• Client Experience Specialist

• Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist

• Client Relationship Manager

See more jobs

HERE’S WHAT’S UP 🤝

• Happening in Ontario: Megachurch forced to stop programs amid shocking sex abuse allegations

• Big News: Canada’s passport is now among the world’s top 10!

• Bank of Canada slashes key interest rate to 4.5% and hints at more cuts. What does this mean for you?

• Sadly, ‘Monster’ fires may have destroyed half of historic Canadian town

• Canadian women’s soccer coach was removed from Olympics after drone-spying scandal

TOP RESOURCES FOR YOU 🗃️

Education and Skill Development 

• Prepare: These are things you could be asked in a job interview in Canada

• Migrating as a student? This is a newcomers’ guide to education in Canada by Immigration Consultants 

• The best advice for new international students in Canad

• Career tips every Canadian student needs to know

• Want to know what skills to learn before moving to Canada? Check this out

Health and Well-being

• As a newcomer, you need to know how to access Canada’s healthcare services available to you

• This is how to take care of your health once you’ve arrived in Canada

Cultural Integration

• You’ve got your visas, but what’s next? This helps you prepare for a smooth start and integration into Canadian life

• These pre-arrival organizations offer info and create a plan to help you move to and settle in Canada

DON’T MISS THESE! 👔

• Green Summit and Social Impact Business | Learn More

• Toronto Big Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Professional Networking Soiree | Learn More

• Agribusiness Canada International Expo 2024 | Learn More

• Financial Inclusion, Business Financing & Networking for Immigrants | Learn More

• The Annual International Agriculture Conference  | Learn More

SOME TOOLS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT! 👔

• Plumb - create AI pipelines easily with this simple editor

• WebWave AI - generate, customize and publish your website in less than 3 minutes

• PDFGPT - transform your PDFs with interactive chat for efficient work, collaboration, and reliable citations

• AI SuitUp - get 100+ professional headshots instantly 

• mapEDU - quickly tag exams, map curriculums, and get reports and analytics for healthcare schools

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