The hard skills that you have in relation to your field can certainly help you land a good job in no time. Meanwhile, it is your soft skills that will enable you to earn great value in the global market. So what are soft skills? Well, these are the skills and abilities that you don’t learn in school through textbooks and lecture.

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2. The hard skills that you
have in relation to
your field can certainly
help you land a good
job in no time.
Meanwhile, it is your
soft skills that will
enable you to earn great value in the global market. So
what are soft skills? Well, these are the skills and
abilities that you don’t learn in school through
textbooks and lecture.
Companies are now putting so much importance on
developing the soft skills of their employees, and they
now prefer applicants with such skills as well. This is
especially true for those companies that hire workers
from foreign countries. So if you are thinking of moving
abroad to find good employment there, it is a must that
you develop these skills. As a matter of fact, these are
the skills that you should focus on more than the hard
skills that you already have.
A good example of a soft skill is a person’s ability to
adapt to and collaborate in a diverse multicultural
setting. As a new Canadian worker, for instance, you
should be able to understand and get used to the
business practices and work culture in Canada. There is
no way you could survive in this country without
learning how to be one of them.
What many of us don’t realize is that not being able to
enhance our skills according to new cultures is a huge
mistake. In fact, this can affect not only your career, but
the performance of your team as well. If you are part of
a team and you fail to recognize the adjustments you
have to make, the other members of your team are
likely to feel uncomfortable working with you as well.
There is a huge possibility that you may be doing
something that’s offending others in your group. For
their part, it isn’t that easy to tell you about it because
they know you haven’t quite adjusted to their culture
yet.
Fortunately, there are many ways you can improve your
soft skills. Taking part in language training programs is a
good start. As you know, language is a very important
tool in communication, especially if you are not a native
English speaker looking to work in Canada. It is not
enough that you know what to say in various situations.
More importantly, you need to learn how to interpret
the deeper meaning of the words being said. This is why
language barriers are always so hard to overcome. It
takes a lot of time to learn the nuisance of a language,
but the rewards are definitely great.
More and more people
are now looking for
employment
opportunities overseas
mainly to get a better
chance at earning more
income and advancing
their careers further. But of course, looking for a job
abroad does not come without challenges and
difficulties. First of all, you will have to utilize all
immigrant resources available on the internet to learn
more about what it’s like to live and work in a particular
country.
If you are lucky to be called for an interview, you should
in no way blow this opportunity. You have to prepare
hard to make sure you do well during the interview. If
you are a new Canadian worker, for instance, there are
things you should and should not say during an
interview to increase your chances of getting hired.
• Show how committed you are to relocating. If given
the chance to speak to a hiring manager, be sure to

3. express your willingness and desire to relocate. It is
important that you take away their doubt that you
may not have that desire to move to a different
location. Don’t give them the impression that you
are still thinking of moving abroad. Instead, let
them hear you say that you have plans of exploring
new opportunities overseas.
• Emphasize the soft skills that you have and the hard
skills that make you better than other candidates.
Companies are continuously receiving more
applications from workers offshore, so you should
expect a lot of competition. The edge that you can
have will be your soft skills, such as flexibility,
adaptability, and other positive traits. You have to
understand that in working abroad, you will be
exposed to new cultures, and so you need to be
mentally and emotionally prepared for these.
• Ask important and relevant questions before you
accept any offer to work in Canada. If you are
eventually chosen for the available position, then
you need to start relocating immediately. Many
foreign companies offer assistance to their foreign
workers especially when it comes to moving. If
possible, have the courage to ask if they are willing
to offer you financial assistance for your move.
Aside from this, you also need to know what the
company policy is in terms of worker vacations,
holidays, as well as when it will be possible for you
to take a vacation in your own country. These are
very important issues that you need to find an
answer to as early as possible.
Doing your job search abroad can definitely offer some
great experience and
better opportunities. It
is important, however,
that you also realize
that doing so will
involve a lot of hurdles
you will have to overcome. That’s why you must make
all the necessary preparations and also be realistic in
terms of your expectations.
If you are hoping to be a new Canadian immigrant
worker, one of the primary things you should address is
getting a work permit. In many countries, you will be
required to have a residence permit as soon as you
arrive. If employment is your reason for going to the
country, you will likely be granted a residency permit on
the basis that you already have a job offer and the
relevant work permit. In almost all western countries,
those who are educated and skilled workers are the
ones who can easily apply for work permits. So if you
don’t have enough academic qualifications or relevant
skills and experience, you may want to address this
before you start your job search.
As you begin your journey as an immigrant worker, you
need to be familiar with the culture of the country
you’re working in. This is very important and could
determine your success, both professionally and
personally. Learning the language is one of the first
things you should address. It is even recommended that
you get professional help or training in such areas.
When you are about ready to start your job search, get
your CV ready in advance along with a cover letter.
Make sure that you translate them accurately into the
local language. There are times also that you may have
to have certain documents notarized.

4. If you are finally called in for a job interview, try to get
some good advice from a local job agent, if possible. It is
important that you get an idea of what questions you
may be asked. Also, you must do your own research on
the background of the company you are applying for.
There are resources for immigrant workers also that
you can refer to, both online and in libraries, where you
can learn what the right body language is when having
an interview.
These are just some of the main issues you need to
address when you start looking for a job in another
country. Of course, you cannot expect the road to be
smooth and easy for you. In fact, it could take months
before you finally settle in and get used to the way
things are conducted in the foreign country. Just keep in
mind that all your struggles are what many people who
work in Canada also had to go through. It’s just a
matter of time before you become comfortable living
and working in that foreign country.