Questions You Can Ask After An Interview.

It is important to note that an interview is also an opportunity to learn about the role you've applied for and the organization itself. 1. How is success measured in this position, & what support is provided to achieve it?

This helps you know the key performance indicators (KPIs) for the role and how regularly they are measured.

It also helps to give an insight on the skills you need to leverage on in the role.

Here are countries that allow International Students or Workers transition to Permanent Residents (PR) or Citizens.

Thread. It’s not new that many countries allow international students and workers to transition to permanent residency (PR) or citizenship after fulfilling certain conditions.

Here’s a detailed list of some countries where you can transition and how long it typically takes.

Here is a list of some International Recruitment agencies in Canada that source talent outside Canada.

Some of them now have LMIA.

Breakdown is based on location, some of the industries they recruit for and candidates they work with.

Short Thread. 1. Michael Page
Location: Toronto
Industry: All
Candidates: Banking & finance, Digital/ E-commerce, Engineering & Manufacturing, HR, IT, Marketing, Sales.

2. Island Recruiting
Location: Prince Edward Island
Industry: Home Care, Administrative
Candidates: HR, Care Givers.

Canada Migration and taking the IELTS Test.

Short Thread. Like I always say, not everyone should, have to, or need to go to Canada. But if you want and have to, then act fast, take the necessary steps and do it the legal way.

P.S: The more you wait, the more points you lose if you are going the Express Entry pathway.

Are there folks still needing online remote jobs in USD and having difficulty navigating that landscape? Signify here. So if you are looking for online remote jobs/gigs ranging from:

- Content Writing
- Data Analysis
- Software Developing
- Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Sales
- Many more

Here are:

- Steps to get a remote job/gig.
- Best sites (categorized) for remote jobs.

I get this question a lot on “Student to Citizenship” pathway for Canada so let me break it down.

When you come Study in Canada for:

- 8 months to 1 year program you get a 1 year Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) after school.

- 16 months (1yr 4 months) masters program without any scheduled breaks, you’d get a 3 year PGWP

- For 2+ years program also gets you a 3 year PGWP. - Once you work in Canada for one year, you become eligible for Permanent Residency via the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Bearing in mind that you must meet other eligibility requirements like:

> Job belonging to the right NOC / Teer
> Having the right Language Proficiency Score
> Evalutaion of your previous degrees outside Canada
> You don't need Proof of funds for the CEC pathway

- Everything being equal and good, you should become a PR between 1 - 2 and half years of completing your education in Canada.

- Once you become a PR, you'd then need to live in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) out of the past five years.

The Art of Salary Negotiation.

How I used these practical steps to negotiate an over 50% increase every time I changed a job (did in my last switch from a Team Lead to Tech Manager in a Fortune 100)

This thread also includes links to resources that are unique and helpful. 🧵 It's important to note over 61% of people hardly negotiate their salaries when they get an offer. However, people who negotiate often earn much more than those who don't.

Do you know why? Employers hardly put their best offer first.

As of April Canada has invited over 32,000 candidates to apply for Permanent Residency through 15 Express Entry Draws.

BREAKDOWN:

-8 General Draws: 12,350 Candidates
-3 French Category: 11K
-1 STEM: 4.5K
-1 Healthcare: 3.5K
-1 Transport: 975
-1 Agric: 150

👇🏾How to participate Canada Migration and taking the General IELTS test.

*Remember: You don't need to write IELTS if you want to study in Canada as 99.9% of schools waive it for students.

However, for permanent residency (Express Entry Pathway) you need to write the General IELTS.

These are some websites where you can learn Project Management free of charge.

The courses can prepare you to get certified, prepare for the PMP® Certification Exam, or earn continuing education units.

Some will also give you a certificate upon completion. 1. Alison – Diploma In Project Management

Offers a comprehensive overview of project management and covers topics such as methodology, tool sets, and project life-cycle.

Duration: 10-15 Hours
Link:
Assessment: Yes
Certificate Upon Completion: Yestinyurl.com/PMP-Alison

I get this question a lot on “Student to Citizenship” pathway for Canada so let me break it down.

When you come Study in Canada for:

- 8 months to 1 year program you get a 1 year Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) after school.

- 16 months (1yr 4 months) masters program without any scheduled breaks, you’d get a 3 year PGWP

- For 2+ years program also gets you a 3 year PGWP. - Once you work in Canada for one year, you become eligible for Permanent Residency via the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Bearing in mind that you must meet other eligibility requirements like:

> Job belonging to the right NOC / Teer
> Having the right Language Proficiency Score
> Evalutaion of your previous degrees outside Canada
> You don't need Proof of funds for the CEC pathway

- Everything being equal and good, you should become a PR between 1 - 2 and half years of completing your education in Canada.

- Once you become a PR, you'd then need to live in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) out of the past five years.

There's been a lot of changes happening recently with Canadian Immigration.

And there has been some miscommunication and watered-down info passed around regarding some policies.

Here are things you need to know about 🇨🇦 immigration based on recently announced policies. For context, there are two types of post-secondary schools in Canada:

1. Universities
2. Colleges and institutes

These post-secondary schools can either be a:

1. Public
2. Private or
3. Public-Private set up.

Here is a list of some International Recruitment agencies in Canada that source talent outside Canada.

Some of them now have LMIA.

Breakdown is based on location, some of the industries they recruit for and candidates they work with.

Short Thread. 1. Michael Page
Location: Toronto
Industry: All
Candidates: Banking & finance, Digital/ E-commerce, Engineering & Manufacturing, HR, IT, Marketing, Sales.

2. Island Recruiting
Location: Prince Edward Island
Industry: Home Care, Administrative
Candidates: HR, Care Givers.

If you work in any of the roles below and are considering becoming a Permanent Resident in Canada, here are pathways you should be looking at.

- Software Engineer
- Tech Sales
- Product Manager
- Full Stack Developer
- Developer
- Data Analyst
- UX Designer

Short Thread. 1. British Columbia Tech Stream (BC PNP):

British Columbia’s BC PNP Tech program provides a straightforward immigration route for people in tech-related occupations.

Link: welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B…

Canada Migration and taking the IELTS Test.

Short Thread. Like I always say, not everyone should, have to, or need to go to Canada. But if you want and have to, then act fast, take the necessary steps and do it the legal way.

P.S: The more you wait, the more points you lose if you are going the Express Entry pathway.

Looking for Work Abroad in 2024?

Here's a thread (with links) that covers:

- Best Websites to find a Job Abroad Legitimately
- Best Websites for Short-Term Work Abroad
- Best 3 Websites for Remote Work Abroad and
- Tips for getting a Job Abroad. 1. GoAbroad:

This is an excellent resource for people who want to work, volunteer, or study overseas.goabroad.com

9 years ago today, I arrived Canada from Nigeria and life hasn’t been the same since then.

To those planning on travelling abroad this year or in the near future, come closer.

Here are some 10 important lessons I have learnt over the years that can help you with your journey. Before I begin, it is important to clarify that:

- Not everyone will travel abroad.
- Not everyone travel to Canada/abroad.

and this is in no way persuading anyone to.

If you don’t have a year plan yet, come let’s look at

'20 Practical Ways To Improve Oneself in 2024'.

This is my cheat code every year. Last year, I received two award categories at the Canadian SME National Business Awards, closed over 65 Uni/College partnerships, & many more. First, thanks for being a part of 2023.

To those who continue to take self development and self improvement a personal goal, 2024 will be a better year for you.

Remain consistent, persevere and never let go of your goals, hopes and aspirations.

Congratulations to students whose Study Visas to Canada have been approved & will be starting school this Winter -next month (January).

When you land in Canada, some important things:

- You can work 20hrs per week (for more than 20hrs per week see this: )canada.ca/en/immigration… - If you don't drive, check bus schedule before going out.
- Aside from the busy cities like Toronto etc., buses run every 30 mins on weekdays & every 1hr on weekends.
- Before buying textbooks, check with Lecturers if okay with you borrowing from Library rather than owning.

These are some websites where you can learn Project Management free of charge.

The courses can prepare you to get certified, prepare for the PMP® Certification Exam, or earn continuing education units.

Some will also give you a certificate upon completion. 1. Alison – Diploma In Project Management

Offers a comprehensive overview of project management and covers topics such as methodology, tool sets, and project life-cycle.

Duration: 10-15 Hours
Link:
Assessment: Yes
Certificate Upon Completion: Yestinyurl.com/PMP-Alison

For those with University Grades (2:2), HND, or OND, and are looking for Universities in Canada for a Master's Degree, the following 10 Universities are great options to consider for your Master's.

They also offer Scholarships. 1. Memorial University, Newfoundland
2. Crandall University, New Brunswick
3. St. Mary's University, Halifax
4. Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops
5. University of Canada West, Vancouver

Here are Universities in Canada that do not require IELTS:

1. Queen’s University
2. Concordia University
3. McGill University
4. University of Ottawa
5. University of Toronto
6. University of Waterloo 8. Seneca College, Toronto
9. Memorial University of Newfoundland
10. University of British Columbia
11. Montreal University
12. University of Winnipeg
13. Okanagan University
14. Cambrian University
15. University of Saskatchewan
16. University of Regina