This Mistake Is Costing You Interviews

Here's the truth nobody wants to hear: your resume is probably getting ignored in about 6 seconds. Not because you're not qualified. Because you're not tailoring.

We broke down 10 strategies that actually work in Canada's 2026 job market – from translating your international experience into Canadian-speak to making your cover letter do the heavy lifting. This isn't theory. It's what's working right now.

👉Get the 10 strategies →

Recent grad or international student? Here's what everyone's missing: not all Canadian jobs are created equal when it comes to PR.

Some industries are literally rolling out the red carpet for newcomers. We're talking healthcare, tech, skilled trades – sectors where your first job can fast-track your entire immigration timeline. But only if you know which programs to leverage and which employers to target.

👉See the industries and the plan from first job to PR →

Plot twist: Canada's rental market is actually shifting in some cities. Vacancy rates are up, landlords are offering incentives, and the "take whatever you can get" era might finally be cooling off in certain markets.

But here's the catch – you need to know where to look and how to negotiate. We mapped out the landscape so you can make smarter housing decisions.

👉🏽Navigate the 2026 rental market →

Remember that TikTok ban? Yeah, never mind. Canada just hit the reset button on its digital policy – again. This is becoming a pattern, and it says a lot about how this country is (or isn't) handling tech regulation.

Get the details →

Let's not sugarcoat this: international students are facing a housing crisis that goes way beyond high rent. We're talking exploitation, insecurity, and a system that's failing the people it invited here.

Record rents? Check. No vacancy? Check. Add in unfamiliarity with tenant rights, tiny social networks, and uncertain immigration status, and you've got a perfect storm. This piece lays bare what's really happening.

Read the reality →

This sounds backwards, right? You get your Express Entry ITA and you're supposed to... say no?

But here's the thing: there are specific situations where declining is the smartest move. Accepting when you shouldn't can derail your entire application. Whether you're in the pool now or planning to enter in 2026, you need to know these scenarios.

Learn when to decline →

The C10 work permit hinges on one thing: proving you'll bring "significant benefit" to Canada. Sounds vague? It is. That's why most applications fail.

Here's how to actually build a case that works.

Strengthen your C10 case →

Hockey Canada wants to know: which Team Canada Olympic jersey is the greatest of all time? Finally, a national debate we can all get behind.

Vote for your favorite →

Your move this week is pretty simple:

Then for your PR efforts,

If it’d help, you could reply with your role and your city. I will suggest 3 keywords you should add to your resume this week. Let’s kick things off!

Catch you next week,
— The New Local Team