Canada is an immigrant country. Every year, thousands of international students and skilled workers from all over the world come to Canada to make their dreams come true. Navigating a new life in a new country can be a difficult task for any individual, for example, finding a new job, getting to know the Canadian culture, finding mental peace in a new country, etc. If you feel you are the only one suffering from these things as a newcomer to Canada, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
Just like you, there are immigrants who came with hope and passion to have a successful career in Canada. And when they got to know how to succeed in Canada and Canadian culture they started to thrive and survive in Canada.
Let’s take the story of an immigrant from Iran, Martin Basiri, who Came to study at the University of Waterloo and Ontario. When he came to Canada, the biggest obstacle for him was a lack of knowledge of Canadian culture and ethics. Another issue he had to overcome was the lack of a network. He didn’t lose hope, he started working on himself, and he was open to learning new things with a broad mindset, he understood Canadian culture and ethics and started making connections wherever he could to grow his connections. Then, he established his own company. He came a long way from not knowing how to open a bank account to opening his own company.
Another immigrant, Polina, came from Ukraine in the hope of a better future in canada. In the initial days of her journey in Canada, she was not happy because she was struggling with Canadian culture, workplace ethics, etc. Because she didn’t know anything about how to survive and thrive in Canada. She was not aware of Canadian culture, what skills are required to land a job in Canada, and many more obstacles that all newcomers face. Then she found out that volunteer work goes a long way in the Canadian journey, and she started looking for volunteer opportunities. After a while, she got a volunteer opportunity at a dance studio, and she used to teach dance at that studio. After some time, when she understood the Canadian work, ethics and culture, she started her own dance practice and now owns a dance studio herself.
There are many stories of immigrants in Canada, who came with hopes and dreams, and by doing the hard work and knowing the Canadian culture they have made fortune, established companies and businesses. And living a very successful life in Canada. Let’s talk about what they did to achieve all this. They focused on cultural adaptation, career growth and mental health.
Cultural Adaptation, Canada is a multicultural country with people from all over the world and diverse backgrounds. It is important to understand Canadian culture to have a successful career in Canada as a newcomer. There are a few things, such as being punctual, saying thank you and sorry generously, going a long way, being polite, making simple gestures like holding hands, and many more. All these small Acts will help you adopt Canadian culture. One should understand Canadian culture to have a successful life in Canada.
Career growth, Canadian work culture is different from that of other countries, and the biggest challenge for an immigrant is landing a job in Canada. In Canada, networking is a must, and the Canadian job market depends on making connections. You have to stay updated with the industries trained and learn how to use LinkedIn to make connections. Then comes resume customization. In Canada, we don’t use photos on resumes. Moreover, work on your professional growth. Invest in certifications to add to your resume. Soft skills matter a lot in the Canadian job market, so make sure you have the correct certification for whatever job you are trying to get. To increase your credibility, you should start volunteering in Canada. Volunteering goes a long way in Canada. You make connections when you go to work with them, and those connections can help you to land your dream job.
Mental Health, While understanding Canadian culture while chasing your dream job, it becomes challenging for an individual as a newcomer to Canada to go through all this alone, and that starts to affect his mental health. People start to feel depressed as they are far away from their Home Country. It’s a new culture for them to understand everything is new. So it is very important to take care of your mental health, take time for yourself, prioritize yourself, do meditation, sometimes eating good food from your own country can give you a better feeling, don’t be harsh on yourself, give time to yourself. Seek professional help if needed, and don’t hesitate to reach out to self-help groups at your university or college’s help desk. There are many resources available online. Don’t feel shy to ask for help, and make sure to prioritize your mental health as a top priority.
It is very clear that coming to a new country can be very challenging, navigating through cultural adaptation, career growth, and mental health, one must feel exhausted. To help you with all these things, Workright has come up with an e-learning interactive course, “How to Survive and Thrive in Canada“, a road map for a newcomer. It is designed by industry professionals and experts. It gives you all the insights and resources you need to be successful in Canada and how you can survive as a newcomer. Additionally, with completion, you also get a soft skills certificate to add to your resume.
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