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Affordable Living in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal - Zinny Factor

Living in Cities Like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal Can Be Expensive, Here is How To Manage Your Expenses.

May 16, 2020

Living in metropolitan cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, etc. as a newcomer isn’t as easy since these cities are generally expensive. We understand how you feel.

However, you don’t need to give up on your dreams of making it in the big city. There is a lot of information out there which isn’t entirely true, the cost of living has also been exaggerated in many cases. Some rules can go a long way in making your life very much affordable.

Try these practical tips to save money and give yourself some leeway in your budget.

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7 Realistic Ways to Job Hunt During Pandemic - Zinny Factor

Career Change, Getting Ahead, Job Search

7 Realistic Ways To Job Hunt During The Pandemic

May 1, 2020

It’s no news that a number of industries within Canada and around the world have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. But even with this, there are still a number of companies that are hiring. With a number of Canadians are being laid off during the COVID-19 outbreak, people who have been looking for work are finding it even more challenging.

There has been a decline in job postings to about over 5 percent. Employment fell by more than one million in March (-1,011,000 or -5.3%). While this isn’t good news, we can choose to look at it from a positive angle knowing that there is still aa number of jobs still being posted. For one, there are still roles in agriculture, IT, e-commerce, and a couple other areas.

For more information on accurate trends and analysis click here.

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6 Mistakes Job Seekers Make on Their Resume - Zinny Factor

Career Change, Getting Started, Job Search

5 Mistakes Job Seekers Make On Their Resume

August 7, 2019

I’m not certain if it’s the fact that I took classes in Human Resources, chat with a number of job seekers, have searched for a job at different stages of my career or just my love for writing in general that has made resume writing enjoyable for me.

I’ve had to learn the hard way in many cases which is something that I’ve equally come to take advantage of as I believe that it’s taught me a number of lessons over time which I love sharing here. I’ve had the opportunity to meet with experts in recruitment and all of this has helped me realize a number of mistakes that many candidates make when it comes to their resume.

A resume is one of the first steps to finding a job and a good opportunity to land an interview (in the job you want!). As a result of this platform, I’ve had the opportunity to review several candidates’ resumes and I have noticed a number of mistakes they make unconsciously.

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Interviews, Job Search

Tham Nguyen: How I Got a Job Offer Within 2 Weeks in Canada

July 15, 2019

In this article, Tham Nguyen shares how she got a job offer in Canada two weeks after she relocated from Vietnam as well as important tips to assist you with your own prospective job offer. When I saw this article she originally shared on LinkedIn, I remember telling myself that I had to follow up with her to reshare this article.

Tham is a Technical Acquisition Specialist specifically hiring Java & Javascript Developers here in Toronto.

Since I frequently receive messages from new immigrants asking related questions on a job offer in Canada, I knew it would be a great idea to share this piece from a professional recruiter. Read below and learn one or two things you could apply to your job search to land a job offer as a new immigrant.

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Interviews

Aditya Vyas: Job Search Strategies As An Immigrant & More

June 3, 2019

What are your thoughts on job search in general? I stumbled on Aditya’s LinkedIn post a while back and smiled so wide after reading it. I love how LinkedIn shares posts of people who you aren’t connected to simply because your friend seemed to like the person’s post. Isn’t that the beauty of social media? I was happy to connect with him afterward!

Aditya Vyas is a design and detail orientated mechanical engineer who came to Canada on a Study Permit. He completed his Master’s degree from the University of Windsor in Mechanical with Automotive specialization.

The thing is, the bulk of emails received from immigrants is related to finding a job, so when I saw Aditya’s post, I immediately felt the need to share his story here on Zinny Factor because what better way than hearing from someone in a similar experience as you? This would mean a lot to our audience and those who need to hear such stories.

Now you’re most likely wondering what this LinkedIn post was all about. Here you go!

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Job Search, The Immigrant Worker

How To Ace An Interview As An Immigrant

March 14, 2019

Preparing for an interview can seem daunting. At one point or the other in the progression of your career, you’ll get to a point where you have to get interviewed. Being an immigrant or a newcomer doesn’t make it any easier. But how do you get comfortable enough to feel confident during your interview as an immigrant?

As a newcomer it can be challenging, so in this article you’ll find a couple of tips to help you feel ready for what to expect. As much as we’ll be digging into how being a new comer can affect your interview process, this article won’t be complete without first taking note of a few pointers when it comes to interviews in general. The first tip highlights this.

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How To Make Your Work Experience Count - Zinny Factor

Career Change, Getting Ahead, Getting Started, The Immigrant Worker

How To Make Your Work Experience Count: To Study Or Not?

October 15, 2018

Every experience we go through in life is a lesson and no matter how much we may think there might have been some mistakes somewhere, it shouldn’t be seen that way. This is a lesson I have learned time and over again.

Career growth and planning has fascinated me for the most part of my life. One question I often receive is: “Zinny, I am about to immigrate, should I study or just find a job?”

The next question I most likely ask is: “what would you want to do career wise? Do you want to go ahead practicing what you already do in your home country or would you rather change career?”

Whatever your answer to that question is should help determine next steps. However, from my discussion with some readers who ask me this question, I have realized that most aren’t necessarily sure what they want to do next and even if they want a career change, they aren’t sure how to go about it and how to gain or grow work experience.

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Inspiration

Reasons To Study In The USA

June 29, 2018

The USA is one of the most visited countries in the world and a good study destination for many prospective students. There is a whole range of places, people and cultures, and you will always be able to find what you are looking for.

If you are looking at study after school or as an adult, why not travel to one of the most amazing educational homes of the world?

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Entrepreneur's Workplace, Interviews, Side Hustle Series

Sasilka: CEO of SKCOOKKS Restaurant (From Side Hustler to Full-Time Entrepreneur)

June 26, 2018

Sasilka is the owner of SKCOOKKS, Toronto’s newest flavor, and African-Caribbean restaurant. We first met through an agreement to provide her with marketing needs for her business.

Many immigrants don’t have enough millennials to look up to and Sasilka is the definition of hard work, success, and motivation! After receiving a request from a blog reader to share more light on starting a business as an immigrant, I immediately knew that Sasilka was the person to have a chat with.

She shared her truth, tips and everything her life has turned out to be as a full-time immigrant entrepreneur who has decided to do what no one will expect.

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Getting Started, The Immigrant Worker

Sophie’s Job Search Ordeal: Introducing The Comprehensive Resume Checklist for the Immigrant Worker

June 19, 2018

“I think it’s about time I gave up on this job search.” Sophie lamented to her mother over the phone, sounding all defeated.

It had taken her over a year to plan her relocation and she had saved up all of her earnings looking forward to her new life in Canada. It had now been 6 months since she arrived in Canada. Most of her savings had burned out as she had to pay her monthly house rent and feed, among other necessary expenses and bills.

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Living in Cities Like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal Can Be Expensive, Here is How To Manage Your Expenses.

7 Realistic Ways To Job Hunt During The Pandemic

5 Mistakes Job Seekers Make On Their Resume

Tham Nguyen: How I Got a Job Offer Within 2 Weeks in Canada

Aditya Vyas: Job Search Strategies As An Immigrant & More

How To Ace An Interview As An Immigrant

How To Make Your Work Experience Count: To Study Or Not?

Reasons To Study In The USA

Sasilka: CEO of SKCOOKKS Restaurant (From Side Hustler to Full-Time Entrepreneur)

Sophie’s Job Search Ordeal: Introducing The Comprehensive Resume Checklist for the Immigrant Worker

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