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Career Change, Getting Ahead, Job Search, The Immigrant Worker

How To Land a Job in Tech If You are not Technical

May 31, 2020

With the changing world of work, it’s a good time to get into tech. However, we’ve come to realize that some people aren’t sure how to get into tech or where to begin.

Those who don’t have a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematical) background don’t understand how they fit in, are too scared to get in, or don’t know the right way to move into the industry.

In this article, we will clarify this with the aim of keeping you better informed. If you are interested in the tech space but don’t know how to code, if you are open to becoming technical or if you want to learn how to code, this is an article to read.

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by Zinny
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6 Valuable Business Insights Shared by Entrepreneurs

May 27, 2020

Starting and running a new business can be scary. Therefore, here are some great business insights. Any businessperson knows that their business journey begins from the moment they come up with a business idea. From that moment on, everything they do and every decision they make will affect the evolution of their venture. For entrepreneurs, this presents a valuable learning experience among all else. Every success and every mistake made offers a new valuable lesson.

That’s why, in true entrepreneurial spirit, some of the most successful entrepreneurs decided to share valuable business insights with the rest of us. Here are 6 valuable business insights that should help any entrepreneur on their road to success.

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by Emma Sumner
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preparing for the interview as an immigrant
Career Change, Getting Ahead, Job Search, The Immigrant Worker

Interview Preparation 101: How To Excel

May 26, 2020

Getting into the job market or preparing for an interview as an immigrant can be a different experience. You are a newcomer with no network in your new country, little or no work experience, and need to learn the ropes in a new environment.

In this article, we will discuss how to prepare and excel in an interview as an immigrant. We will also share how to prepare for an interview here in Canada as the hiring process may be different than what you are used to.

We will make use of a case study to give you a step-by-step approach that you can apply to your job search strategy.

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by Zinny
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5 Reasons Why You Should Spend More Time On LinkedIn

May 25, 2020

To many people, LinkedIn is a mere social network, where people with jobs comment on certain posts, spend time, endorse each other, and brag about their achievements. That is not a bad way to put it. But imagine this; imagine you walk into a large room through a blue door, and in this room, there are CEOs, top company executives, specialists in various fields, people just like you, and many other people who are more advanced in their careers than you are.

If you can imagine yourself in that room, you will realize that you have a lot of choices; keep quiet and stay on your own, talk to people just like you, network with individuals more advanced in their careers, perform quick interviews with top executives or just leave the room to go do something else.

If career growth is important to you, you will quickly see this as an opportunity to improve your career. LinkedIn is that large room with the blue door.

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Tech Jobs Canada - Zinny Factor
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These Are The Locations Where You Can Find Tech Jobs In Canada

May 24, 2020

It can be challenging to understand where you fit in tech or where the tech jobs are. For some people who don’t want to code, they feel confused about how to get into the tech space.

We have received a number of questions lately asking questions about how to get into the tech industry. We will answer these questions in our upcoming posts so we encourage you to subscribe to our career blog for updates on this.

However, one question we receive is: where are the tech jobs in Canada?

There are many locations across the country where you could find the tech job of your dreams, but for this post we will focus on major cities and what you can expect.

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Career Change, Getting Ahead, Job Search, The Immigrant Worker

Step-By-Step Guide: Resume Format For The US & Canadian Job Market

May 23, 2020

Your resume format is key to landing a job in Canada or the US and ultimately growing your career. Employers will determine your suitability for a role using your resume or in some cases your LinkedIn profile accompanied by a resume.

Recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds reading this document. It’s therefore really important for you to get the recruiter’s attention by sticking to the Canadian or US resume format.

In this article, we will use a case study to provide you with the approach to use in crafting out a resume that not only meets the Canadian or US resume format but equally helps you land an interview in many companies.

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by Zinny
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Entrepreneur's Workplace

Entrepreneur? Here’s How You Can Make Make Your Workplace More Human-Centric With Eco-Friendly Solutions

May 22, 2020

As we enter a new decade, we’re seeing more effort being put towards making modern workplaces sustainable and more eco-friendly. This holistic approach to workplace design brings a plethora of benefits to both employers and the employees, not to mention the impact that the eco-friendly solutions have on the environment.

For starters, the energy consumption of businesses can be observed from two angles: monthly bills and the impact on the environment. And though the first item seems to have more influence on business success and short-term goals, the second carries more gravity and long-term consequences.

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by Lilly Miller
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Getting Ahead, Job Search, The Immigrant Worker

How To Get Recruiters Attention Using LinkedIn When Job Hunting

May 21, 2020

In Canada, networking is taken seriously and most job positions are filled via referrals from contacts to recruiters. As a newcomer who barely has connections or relationships within the country, how can you get your resume to the top of the pile? The answer is simple: by leveraging technology as your tool for networking.

In a previous article, we detailed a step-by-step approach to perfect your LinkedIn profile for the Canadian labour market. In this article, we’ll be sharing how to reach out to recruiters using your stellar profile you have been able to build on LinkedIn.

LinkedIn is a powerful tool that if used properly can help make your job search successful and this post will definitely show you the tricks. It’s a simple method that many people overlook, but that’s why we are here to bring your attention to these tricks!

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How To Find A Mentor In A Way That Feels Organic

May 18, 2020

In a previous article, we shared how mentorship can be helpful in your career journey. How can you make it organic? Naturally, the next thing should be to discuss how you can actually find a mentor. So in this article, we’ll dive even further while being realistic.

Basically, where do you find one? How does it even begin? Are you just supposed to go out there, discover some outspoken person, and demand that he/ she become your mentor? Is this even a logical way to go about this?

A lot of times, we hear that you must have a mentor, everyone out there seems to be scouting for a mentor. We argued for the case of mentorship and the fact that it can be helpful. If that’s the case, why wouldn’t you want to find a mentor, right?

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Career Change, Getting Ahead, Job Search, The Immigrant Worker

Step-By-Step Guide: Perfect LinkedIn Profile For The US & Canadian Labour Market

May 18, 2020

LinkedIn has become a powerful online tool for every professional looking to pivot their career. Canadian and US immigrants shouldn’t be left out of this and that’s why we have created this step-by-step guide to help you take your LinkedIn account to the next level.

Did you know that these days, recruiters may not require your resume? They go straight to do a quick LinkedIn search, discover talent, and contact them via LinkedIn! You don’t want to be missing out on your next role simply because you failed to take LinkedIn seriously.

As a new immigrant who doesn’t have strong personal networks, LinkedIn is an avenue for you to network and expand your contact reach to land a suitable role.

Don’t worry, we have the details for you to land that dream job in this carefully crafted step-by-step guide.

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