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Starting a career in Canada is the best choice one has at the moment

You are not happy with your current job and you feel like there’s no chance of promotion? 

Starting a career in Canada is the best choice one has at the moment

Tuesday March 13, 2018,

5 min Read

Then it’s time to break the barriers that hold you back and make a change in your life. Yes, it can be scary, it will request a lot of effort and mental strength from you, but – in the end – the outcome represents the embodiment of a perfect life. Moving away represents one method to start your life over. It involves meeting new people, exploring new places and building a new career. Opportunities are so numerous that you might struggle with choosing one that fits your preferences and needs. First of all, you should decide what you enjoy doing, what the perfect future looks like in your opinion. 

After completing this simple step, ask yourself one single question: does the place you live in give you the chance to do what you like? If the answer is no, then you’ll know for sure that switching cities are the right option. You shouldn’t let your potential go to waste because you are too attached to the city you are born in. A major change could represent your salvation as long as you have enough courage to do it.

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Talking about different locations, Canada is one of the countries with a lot of possibilities when it comes to building a career. If you eventually decide to leave your hometown and seek for new beginnings, Canada is one place you’d like to at least visit and see how much potential it holds. It is a well-developed country, caring for their citizens and promoting professionalism. Locations like Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver are striving in terms of business. No matter what you are good at, a job position is surely available out there. Of course, there are some steps that you need to complete, and a short guide will surely help you keep track of each point on the checklist. Here’s where to start:

See what job positions are available

Before deciding anything, you should know for sure if the career you want to follow offers enough job positions to allow you to work in the respective field. In Canada, the careers that seem to strive lately are in fields like education, information, marketing, law, constructions, medicine, and programming. The jobs of the past were mainly focused on business, public administration, and humanity studies, but that doesn’t mean they are not well-paid anymore. All fields of work based on university or college studies offer high-earning salaries, so don’t worry about it. The jobs of the future are for people who would like a long-lasting job position with a lot of possibilities for promotion. Starting from scratch means stepping with the right foot from the very beginning, so think wisely about what you want to do.

The next step would be thoroughly analyzing the market and noticing whether there are available job positions for what you want to do or not. Be flexible with the location you’re choosing. If Calgary doesn’t seem to offer enough teacher positions, try Edmonton and so on. Since you are switching cities, you are not tied to one location or another. You can start clean, in a place of your own liking. Getting informed long before making a move is a necessity.

Get a Visa and a working permit

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After you’ve noticed that the job of your dreams has a lot of positions available, is time to get a Visa and a working permit for Canada. Each document has specific requirements that you need to meet. It won’t be easy to obtain these documents, but all the effort will be worth it in the end. Visit the official site of the Canadian government and check for the requirements for getting a Visa and a working permit, respectively. Getting these documents can be easier or more difficult, depending on the country you are coming from. If you are a Canadian resident and simply switching cities or districts, it surely is easier. On the other hand, coming from a different country or continent is going to raise some difficulties in obtaining a Visa and a working permit. Deal with this issue early enough to avoid any obstacles in your path.

Flight tickets and accommodation

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After you got all of your confirmations in terms of Visa, working permit, job positions and so on, it’s time to buy some flight tickets and set up your accommodation. Buying flight tickets early is a must because you never know when seats will no longer be available, or when the prices rise so much you won’t be able to afford one. Usually, people buy their flight tickets three months before the actual departure. Keep an eye on offers and prices long before you leave. Secondly, you have to decide where you are going to stay until you get on track. Luckily, Canada is popular for the many rental options you have there. You can look for furnished apartment rentals in Calgary or other locations and check the prices. Save some money beforehand, so you can afford to pay the rent even if you didn’t get a job immediately. Renting is the best solution for such situation, so see what you like and go for it. Talk to the owner or rental solutions company before your departure to make sure everything is alright. Discuss payment methods and what’s included in that amount of money.

Lead a stress-free life

That’s about it! The only thing left to do is enjoy the experience and focus on your future. Starting a new career in a completely different place is your chance to happiness. Just dare to be bold and to make drastic changes in your life, as these are the things that truly influence your perception and the way you live. Your family will always be there to support you and that’s the moment when you have a chance to build a family of your own. Your journey begins here.