Howzit.ca

Andrea needs no introduction - as the girl we all see on YouTube, telling people about how to settle in, shopping in Canada and how schooling works, she tells it all. 

She shares her story on how they got to Toronto, shares the questions she gets asked the most often from South Africans and recommends to her followers. We talk more on:

- How the kids settled in, routines and getting involved in sport programs

- Why Oakville?

- Changing careers when moving, how she did it

- The importance of networking 

- Top 5 clothing stores

- Top 5 things she loves about Canada

- Top 5 not so favourite things about Canada (there must be some negatives I suppose!)

- Top 5 questions she gets asked the most

You are listening to Part 2 of Cover Letters, The How, What and Where.  In this podcast we discuss the nitty gritty of a podcast. We cover:

•  What is the typical length of a cover letter
• How much detail should I provide? 
• What are so definitely "dos" and definitely "don'ts" on cover letters
• Understanding Terminology - what words in Canada are different that you need to look out for and how to adjust your resumé accordingly
• Applicant Tracking Software 

So, today we are talking all things cover letters in details. Simeon from Elevate.Strategy takes us through the history of the first cover letter, what the hype is all about and if you need one.  

When looking for a job in Canada, having your resumé ready in Canadian format is critical.  In addition to the resume, a cover letter would be required and can assist in highlighting your successes and why you would be the perfect candidate for a job.

We discuss the real purpose of a cover letter in further detail, as well as find out more about:

• What are recruiters trying to get from your cover letter?
• Should cover letters look different depending on the role and industry?
• What are some practical tips to make your cover letter stand out?

Chatting to Werner and Deanne Acres-Lans from Canada Abroad.  We chat regarding their journey to Canada, how Deanne landed up marrying a South African and finding their way back into Canada.  They share on why they have chosen to settle in Ottowa,  adapting to the weather and preparing for marathons in colder weather.

They share their story and personal insights into the immigration industry and we find out more about the landscape of immigration going into 2020.  Deanne tells us more about her personal experience as a Canadian Border Services Agent and that you should not believe everything you see on tv! We tackled specifics around immigration:

- What the landscape for immigrating to Canada looks like going forward in 2020;

- The misconceptions around immigration agents;

- Do I really need an immigration agent; does it need to be for the full services package; what can an immigration help with

- What question gets asked the most often to Canada Abroad;