Getting that call from a Canadian headhunter is a great feeling. The market is tough! Sometimes its fluke, but usually its validation that you have done a good job or someone values you highly enough to refer your name to the headhunter.

So how do you get on their radar? You will be able to find pages and pages of tips but here area couple that will work for you. There are 2 main ways to get headhunted: Building your profile in the market (get noticed) and networking.

1. Build your profile: Be highly competent at what you do,develop a reputation for excellence put in the hard work, show initiative, be a leader and accept responsibility, Never compromise your values or beliefs Keep your word at all times Get noticed and talked about

2. Network: Build and maintain a list of contacts and make an effort to keep in touch with them as often as possible. Join professional associations and bodies. Volunteer to speak at seminars, conferences or industry functions, or write articles for newsletters, newspapers etc. Be confident and promote yourself. Dress and act at the level to which you aspire. Always be there when someone needs your help If you consistently do these things then it wont

 Resources

New Grad Career Expo: Wednesday January 25th, 10am – 7pm
• Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front Street West, Toronto
• More info on newgradexpo.ca

Doors Wide Open   and New Grad Career Expo  for instance  this  January 2012 are having a big hiring year its biggest ever, in fact.   This week we spoke with a coordinator and  manager for them, for advice on getting hired by a variety of fields.   Those managers that  oversees sales hiring in the West and  East Canadian regions.    Both managers  suggests job seekers at  the variety of fields  and elsewhere begin by presenting a picture of what theyve done in their careers as concisely and precisely as possible. Every word on your resume or profile should count,  and job applicants need to understand the difference between responsibilities and accomplishments.   Too often we ourselves receive resumes that describe their previous roles, but dont talk about what they did in those roles that would distinguish them from the 10,000 other people in a similar role.

Be precise. If you were in a sales management position, dont just say you led the sales team, talk about the amount of revenue you brought in, or the specific degree to which you surpassed your sales quota.   Too often [applicants] leave out the numbers because theyre worried they are too low, but without those specifics you dont stand out; you look like everyone else.   Theres also a temptation to be exhaustive when you put your resume together, but a resume that is really tightly written and represents your big accomplishments stands out more than an encyclopedia of everything you have ever done. Be judicious about what you put on there.

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I can reassure you that if you are committed to your own personal satisfaction and peace of mind, and have the tenacity to embark upon a new path, change is not only possible – it is doable.  Remember the Chinese symbol for fear is a combination of two other symbols:  danger and opportunity.  Use this time in your life as an opportunity to positively transition your career using some of the strategies below.

Tips for professionals in Transition

Following are some practical suggestions to help you assess different paths available to you as a traomed professional:

1.Determine What you Do Best – Manyh of the the skills you use every day as a  trained professional are extremely transferable.  Part of your dissatisfaction likely stems from doing work you don’t enjoy for people who may not appreciate your contribution.  Develop a list of skills and activities you enjoy (writing, mentoring others, providing sound advice to clients, leading your team, etc.) – as well as those you don’t (internal politics, working long hours, research, dealing with those who don’t appreciate or value you, etc.).  Now, review the list and reflect upon the fact that other professions will value and appreciate your best and highest level skills – and those skills are not limited to “just” being a (insert your career here).

2. Identify your Inner Circle – Create a list of your closest clients, contacts, friends, referral sources, business associates, community members, religious leaders; those whose advice you trust and respect.  Use this list to selectively and confidentially meet with your trusted advisors.  Tell them you are open to a change at this stage of your career.  Tell them what you enjoy doing most, and then be open to their ideas and suggestions.

3. Give Rainmaking a Shot – If you are unhappy in your practice, you are likely frustrated about your own perceived lack of marketing savvy.  Before you throw in the towel, develop and implement an individual marketing plan for yourself.  Whether you are a solo practitioner, mentor, an advisor in a small firm, or in a large firm, individual marketing is where the rubber meets the road for trained professionals.

4. Get some Professional Advice – If you are truly looking at making a career change, talk to a professional career counselor; preferably one who has successfully helped in your field of services make career transitions.

5.Consider a Personal Marketing Coach – If you choose #3 above, you might benefit from the focus, accountability, process, and expertise a marketing coach could bring.

6. Beef up your Resume – Regardless of whether or not you make a move now, it is always smart to keep your resume polished and up to date.

7. Create Representative Experience – Define your experience as a trained professional by category of experience.  Then, select the type of clients who best exemplify your work.   Create a brief summary of each engagement by stating: Type of Client, Client’s Issue, My Approach, Solution or Results Generated.  This is a great marketing tool as either an addendum to your resume, or to add to your professional biography.

8. Work your Network – During times of transition it is more important than ever to stay in touch with those in your network.  Make a point to attend events, schedule coffee or lunch, or in other ways to connect with your contacts.  Your next career opportunity will likely come through someone you already know!

9. View Transition as an Opportunity – Pat yourself on the back and acknowledge that many unhappy trained professionals never reach the point of seriously implementing any of the ideas above.  If you choose to, you will find happiness beyond serving as a trained professional, or, with a few adjustments, delivering trained profesional services the way you want to.For other resources and workshops aimed at  Business, employment and  career transition contact

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Sport and leisure is a global business requiring skilled personnel.  Local and overseas opportunities are available for lifeguards, recreation managers, fitness instructors, studio group instructors, personal trainers, group exercise coordinators, sales/leisure managers and PR and marketing managers.   The betting, gaming and theme park industries mainly have positions in trading, developing online games, marketing, finance, customer services management, duty and general management, HR and for bilingual internet operators and croupiers.

Leisure franchise business

Leisure franchise business opportunites are franchises that operate in the vast leisure industry.  Leisure franchises range from venues such as pub franchise opportunities to fitness club franchises and gym franchises.  Other leisure franchises  involve childrens leisure franchises, pet leisure franchises, sport leisure franchise opportunities, and leisure internetfranchises, and many more leisure franchise options beside. In a social trend that sees growing pressureon leisure time, the effectiveness of national franchise leisure brands being at the forefront of their customers mindsthrough effective leisure marketing, make leisure franchises some of the most popular and fastest growing franchise models in the Canada.

Explore leisure franchise opportunities . Below and request further information with aview to starting your own leisure franchise business

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Canada is a vast country which is often over shadowed by it’s the neighbor, the United States of America.  Unknown to many, Canada is actually the second largest country in the world by land mass, and is one of the top 10 economies (by size) in the world. Hence there is plenty of room for the growing number of  international professionals deciding to live in Canada.

But what about your career?

Finding the right job in Canada is important to you if you are in the Canadian immigration process or even if you are just thinking about immigration to Canada

Canada actively promotes a free market approach to business, although there are employment protection laws to cover employee and employers alike. If you have certain skills you can easily join the portable careers group.

You can easily “work global latitudes” as well and enjoy the freedom to live anywhere, work when you want, travel when the urge strikes. When you slash your expenses overseas, there’s less pressure to bring home that 60-hours-a-week income. You gain the flexibility to relax, slow down, and improve your quality of life.

A portable career is a career that you can  take with you, wherever you go. It can gracefully move with you to a new city or new country – be it for several months or several years.

A portable career gives you more freedom to choose where you want to live and work, and helps you maintain a professional identity rather than starting over professionally every time you move somewhere new. It gives you more flexibility to organize your work to support your lifestyle, and can actually help you work less so you can enjoy life more. The portable career is rooted in the idea that you can live where you want and do what you enjoy at the same time.

Most portable Careers options:

• Construction
• Financial Services
• IT
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
• Tourism
• Translation and Interpretation Services

Portable vs. Non-Portable Careers

Tradicionally, there have been few careers that were both truly portable and provided a livable income. These careers have included teaching, nursing, childcare or administrative support. However, with today’s advances in technology – such as voice over IP programs like Skype, high speed internet connections, and the ability to setup up businesses and market your services online relatively easily – the list of portable career options is now much longer. Today you can be an accountant, a translator, a writer or editor, a graphic or web designer, an IT service provider, an event planner, a coach, or a virtual assistant – all from the comfort of wherever you call home.

You can also sell products or services online, or use your subject matter expertise as a consultant and market your services globally no matter where you are in the world. But what does a portable career look like? Let’s take a closer look.

•Portable careers often involve services or skill sets that are generally in high demand in many parts of the world.

•Portable careers are not primarily driven by credentials or degrees that are jurisdiction or location specific.

•Even though with some portable careers a person may decide to only work locally, in general portable careers to do not limit you to your local market.

•Portable careers usually involve regular engagement with technology and online business and communication tools, particularly if you are providing services virtually or creating and selling products online. 

Seminars * Workshops * Coaching

Marisol Diaz,  principal consultant of Hineni Communications, a consultancy serving the international & local professionals  by offering coaching, seminars, business and leadership services.   Professional advice, publications and guides on job hunting in Canada.  HC help businesses and individuals become an integral part of the local Canadian  workplace.   HC have an extensive bookstore specific to  settlement, careers , working, and  business; HC  provide a link to Amazon

It’s brutal out there. But the people getting hired aren’t necessarily the most connected – they’re the most creative.  How do you gett of a great start and succed in Canada? Well start by your resume. Did you know the average manager spends less than one minute reviewing your resume? What can you do to get your resume to stand out from the crowd? In our  weekly’s post and content site Marisol Diaz shares some simple tips that you and anybody else can use to strengthen your professional packaging to come live and work in Canada. 

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• Hiring companies in Canada / Empresas que ofrecen empleo en Canada
•  Where to find work in Canada
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•  Canada inmigration Process /  Proceso para la obtencion de visas en Canada
• Find work in Canada. Canada immigration 
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• Find companies that offer sponsorship or employment visas
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• Settlement Services:  we offer Corporate & Individual services
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• Scholarships, Internships and Employment guides of Canada
• Immigration through Employment Advisement service
• Find opportunities to work the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada. Job listings, qualifications info, and application links.

 
About Hineni Media

Our company mission is two-fold: to create an objective knowledge-base for the publishing and content creation industry and to provide job-lead information, migration and cross cultural services for all who are looking forward to live, study, and work in Canada.

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In so far as the attractiveness of a country’s investment climate is determined by factors such as access to sizeable markets, labour force quality and availability, capital costs, regulatory environment, and business infrastructure, Canada could certainly be seen as one of the world’s front runners. The country has a small but relatively affluent domestic market, and shares close economic ties with the US.  A well developed and efficient transportation infrastructure and plenty of natural resources (including arable crops, timber, crude oil and natural gas, copper, zinc, iron ore, and fish!) offer support to the business community, and in annual Global Competitiveness Reports, Canada’s information technology and communications infrastructure usually figures highly.

 
Canada’s economic prosperity is highly dependant on Canada Inc.’s ability to effectively compete in an increasingly integrated, competitive global economy. Unfortunately, as indicated by the former minister’s comments, we are being outpaced by our competitors on this front.  2011 as the Year of the Entrepreneur has been a succesful one for both groups: newcomers and land immigrants.

On the global front, we are being outpaced by our competitors: not just by fast-growing emerging economies like China and India, but also by our more traditional competitors such as the U.S. and Europe, who are aggressively pursuing international policies to strengthen their competitive advantage. Rather than rest on current success, Canada must take on this challenge and plan for what lies ahead.”
– The Hon. D. Emerson, Former Minister of International Trade.   Canada’s State of Trade – 2007

Opening a business in Canada

Want to be your own boss? The idea of starting your own business is appealing to a lot of people and it can be very rewarding. However, a lot of new businesses fail. Our informations,seminars and workshops will help you plan for a successful start to your entrepreneurship journey

Having a second career thought or career reinvention?

Our suggestion is that before signing your name to the student  loan papers, figure out how a degree fits into a bigger career reinvention strategy. Career reinvention, career change can be done again and again. Job responsibility plays major role in it.

As newcommer and landed immigrant you can learn how to get money for your business   and  join us in taking a look back at 2011, as we review our blog activities during the Year of the Entrepreneur. What topics caught your eye? What will 2012 bring?

For other resources and workshops aimed at  business, jobs,  career reinvention and  entrepreneurship, go Reinvention consultancy  here

For further information on the program or To plan a trip please contact  here

This tour is specially designed for those who never visit Canada  in the past. It is a 7 days and 6 nights’ tour of  Toronto and Ottawa area, which are the prime growing production bases in Canada. The main purposes of this tour are to introduce our delegates to government officials and to visit various industries in these fast always growing regions in Canada.

Program Requirements

In the past exploratory visits were  required as part of  for instance the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Business Program (MPNB). The purpose of an exploratory visit is to allow you to identify and assess potential business opportunities as well as to experience Manitoba’s quality of life.

In Ontario (also Canada wide)  all exploratory visits must last a minimum for seven (7) days. It is imperative to do as much business research as possible while in a province. It is also important to look into schooling for your children, housing and living conditions. In your application, you will be asked to provide a detailed diary of what research you did while you were in Ontario, Alberta , Vancouver , Saskatchewan or Manitoba for instance.

HC  will organize your trip in accordance with your requirements and special interests. The cost of this package is CDN$5,000. Special rates are available for clients through business network  Canada. This price is inclusive of hotel rates for 7 days as well as an exclusive city tour complete with interpreter if applicable during which you determine the course of navigation.

Information Sessions

During your Canada Exploratory Visit, you will be required to attend the following:
Personal Interview

All applicants of the Province ( for instane if you pick the  MPNB program)  are required to attend a personal interview with one of the Business Immigration Officers. The purpose of this interview is to further assess the applicant’s business proposal and to determine its chances of success. There is a CDN$50 (cash) interview fee charged at the time of the interview.

Presentation on the chosen  Province 
All applicants must attend a mandatory one hour presentation on the chosen or elected province. The presentation dates remain consistent unless otherwise noted.
 
   
 Day Time Language
1st Monday of every month 9:00AM Mandarin /Spanish/ French
2nd Monday of every month 9:00AM Korean / Spanish/ French
3rd Monday of every month 9:00AM Mandarin / Spanish/ French
 
*The only exception to this schedule is where a holiday falls on the Monday, in which case the presentation would be held on the Tuesday of that week or another date which would be communicated in advance 
 

Business Information Presentation
The Province will arrange for an informational session at the Canada/Provincial  Business Service Centre, a valuable resource when looking to find business information on Manitoba. The information sessions at the Canada/Provincial  Business Service Centre are scheduled on the Monday afternoon on the day of the presentation.
*This information session is scheduled for groups only and is not mandatory.

Hotels

HC receives special rates at several of the renowned hotels in the elected province such as the Fort Garry, the Fairmont and the Hampton Inns. ( Ontario,  Montreal or  Manitoba for instace)  In order to receive these exclusive rates it is necessary to let HC take care of the reservations.

Guided Tours & Interpreters

Interpreters for Personal Interview
The MPNB program provides the necessary interpreters which fulfill its program requirements. This service is provided to the client free of charge.

Guided Tours
In order to fulfill the requirements of for instance  the PNB program HC has retained Korean and Mandarin speaking guides to conduct tours of the city. These tours will include historical sites, housing developments, schools, churches as well as prospective business ventures.

In the event that an applicant requires an interpreter for a language other than Korean and Mandarin HC will make the necessary arrangements.
Interpreters and guides are available upon the client¡¯s request and charge an hourly rate.

Businesses
In accordance with the guidelines set out by for instance the PNB program value-added businesses which provide meaningful and lasting employment in Manitoba are:

Manufacturing
Food processing
ICT (Information, Communications and Technology)
Primary Production (example: mining, fishing and farming)
Life Sciences (example: pharmaceuticals and biotechnology); and
Energy

If you are unsure as to what type of venture you would like to undertake you will be able to visit and research many of the businesses in these sectors to help with the decision. In the event that you have already decided on a business venture you will visit and investigate specific businesses in that industry.

Schools
HC has compiled a list of the finest institutions in Ontario, Montreal and Manitoba based on a wide range of criteria to offer an unbiased opinion. You will be able to visit these institutions during the tour as this will enable you to make an informed decision about the future education of your children.

Housing
During your exploratory you will be able to investigate the many of the housing options available in Ontario, Montreal or  Manitoba such as new housing developments, apartments and condominiums. HC has formed alliances with several local realtors who will be able to find you a house catered to your specific needs.

Business Tours Application Procedure  Here.

Uncertainties in the employment market have given rise to a new and growing job classification: the “tempreneur,” an entrepreneur-temp hybrid.  Tempreneurs are managers who seek a temporary schedule that makes it unnecessary to put all of their eggs in one corporate basket. They are independent contractors with an entrepreneurial spirit.” It’s a great way to position yourself and gives you a mental edge.

Temporary workers, or temp workers, are increasingly being used to help companies navigate through the economic recovery and many of them are finding it’s only a matter of time before they find permanent, full-time positions,

Temporary help is a great option for companies coming out of the recession when they’re unsure as to the benchmarks of permanent staff requirements.” Temporary jobs a good first step to full-time position

While temp workers are mostly used in entry-level positions, such as payroll clerks and administration, there is an increasing trend to use “interim managers” – high-level lingo for the same temporary type of position in more senior roles – to help companies get a footing before making a longer- term commitment to hire.

If you choose temporary work, you will be in good company. Two million people per day are employed by staffing companies. Temporary jobs offer an opportunity to earn income, add skills to your resume while continuing your search for that œperfect position. Your temp job can become your career – over 79% of temps work full-time.

 Notice: Important changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program  within Canada pertaining to employers and temporary foreign workers took effect on April 1, 2011.

For other resources and workshops aimed at  business, jobs,  career transition and  entrepreneurship  visit  here

These tours are specially designed for those who never visit Canada in the past. It is a 7 days and 6 nights’ tour of Toronto and surrounding areas , which are the fastest growing production bases in Canada. The main purposes of this tour are to introduce our delegates to government officials and to visit various industries in these fast growing regions in Canada.

If you plan a business trip to Canada, you  may be required to obtain an entry visa.

 To apply for a visa you will need to provide a letter of invitation from a Canadian company or organization(s).
If you plan to travel around Canada, you will be required to provide a copy of your tour itinerary including any travel and hotel reservations.

 A single entry visa will allow you to enter Canada once.
 A multiple entry visa will authorize you to enter Canada multiple times during the visa validity.

 To verify if you are exempt from the requirement to obtain an entry visa, please refer to the Visitor visa exempt countries.

 If you plan to apply for permanent residency in Canada as a businessman, you may use this trip to explore the Canidian portion of the  North American market, familiarize yourself with  the Canadian business environment and make  valuable contacts.

 If you plan to settle in the province of  Quebec and your application for a Selection Certificate has been submitted to the Business Center in Montreal (if your country of permanent residence or citizenship is covered by Quebec immigration offices in Paris, Vienna, North America, Mexico City and Buenos Aires), your selection interviewcan take place in Montreal during your exploratory trip.

Canada’s business cost advantages make it a place for profitable business ventures and memorable personal experiences.

Canada’s Business Immigration Program seeks to bring to Canada people who are familiar with growing foreign markets and their requirements. Over the years, thousands of foreign business people have found Canada to be anexcellent place to invest capital and to apply their business knowledge.

Business immigrants   represent nearly 10% of all immigrants who come to Canada.

For business tours application procedure go here

JOB MARKET

• What are my chances of getting a job in Canada?
• Where can I work?
• What’s it like working in Canada?
• What are the next steps?
• What are my chances of getting a job?

You are most likely to find work with multinational or major national employers. A significant number of overseas graduates in Canada are working as teaching assistants or language teachers. Around 75-80% of Canadian  students go into employment directly after graduation.

What’s it like working in Canada?

Average working hours: 35-48 hours a week.
Holidays: up to 37 days a year.
Average graduate starting salary: variable depending on the institution attended, the degree subject and the classification, and range from $21,000 to $45,000.
Tax rates: rates of income tax range from 14% to 30%, depending on your level of income.
Working practices and customs: generally quite formal and professional. It is important to be punctual, well organised and polite. As a rule, the canadian compartmentalise their professional and private lives, so try to avoid being over friendly at work. Canadians generally deliberate longer over business decisions and they do not appreciate the ‘hard-sell’ approach to business.
What are the next steps?

Find out how to apply for jobs in  Canada.
Search for a job using our vacancy sources content.
Look for work experience opportunities.
Find out more about living in Canada in country overview.

Major industries: transportation equipment, chemicals, processed and unprocessed minerals, food products; wood and paper products; fish products, petroleum and natural gas.
Recent growth areas: the private sector as a result of changes to economic policy, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Industries in decline: agriculture, construction and lodging.
Shortage occupations: specialists in the medical, energy and agricultural sectors.
Major companies: West Holdings Inc., Wellington Financial , WebTech Wireless Inc.
Vizible Corp., The Matias Corp. , the Cash Store Financial Services Inc.,  Talent Technology Corp. ,  Sycorp Environmental Inc.,   Sunwing Travel Group.
Search for more companies: - Major Canadian Employers Directory, Business directories, Canada Yellow Pages. 
Major cities: Toronto, the capital Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal.

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