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Good English = Canadian Experience (zt)

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Language skills are the key. The absurdity of denying immigrants job is simply because of lack of "Canadian" experience. Job experience is of equal value, regardless of geographical location.

However, a relative of mine who works in human resources at a large company tells me that he frequently rejects well-educated immigrants for jobs.

It is not because of racism or any other prejudice, or even because the immigrants have not worked in Canada previously. It is simply this: poor English-language skills.

In our increasingly knowledge-based economy, a solid understanding of at least one of Canada's official languages is necessary for most good jobs. Eradicating barriers to employment requires the efforts of both Canadian employers and immigrants.
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Last Updated: 2003-2-14
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  • 工作学习 / 事业与工作 / Good English = Canadian Experience (zt) -1499728inc(bank); 2003-2-14 {766} (#1040487@0)
    Language skills are the key. The absurdity of denying immigrants job is simply because of lack of "Canadian" experience. Job experience is of equal value, regardless of geographical location.

    However, a relative of mine who works in human resources at a large company tells me that he frequently rejects well-educated immigrants for jobs.

    It is not because of racism or any other prejudice, or even because the immigrants have not worked in Canada previously. It is simply this: poor English-language skills.

    In our increasingly knowledge-based economy, a solid understanding of at least one of Canada's official languages is necessary for most good jobs. Eradicating barriers to employment requires the efforts of both Canadian employers and immigrants.
    • My brother came to Canada in 1999. It took him 6 months to find the first job. It was so obvious that his profession was in high demand because he got interview opportunity at least once a week. -1499728inc(bank); 2003-2-14 {547} (#1040507@0)
      I comcluded that his experience, resume are good because most of the time when he sent a resume, people were interested in talking to him further. But at the interviews the employers were disappointed about his language skills as soon as he opened his mouth.

      I would recommend new comers to go out to practice your English as much as you can. For those who are looking for labour jobs, try to do some language intensive ones regardless how much you've got paid because your Canadian dream can not be realized until your English is good enough.
    • I do agree with you in some degree but not exactly.Language is no doubt important.But there are other factors too. -gracemao(若尘); 2003-2-14 {1163} (#1041146@0)
      本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛first,market demands;second,technical field;third,luck.My agents told me that my English is good and my working experience and skills are impressive.By the way, I am seeking job in AIX/Solaris Admin.I am ICTE for AIX, SE for HACMP, SA for Solaris and CCNP.But after the Internet boom,the demand for these people armed with such skills is not big.And at the same time, no matter how good your English is,you can't compared to the natives.So if you are applying for a job which have so many candidates including several natives who may not be more skilled but not less than you ,If you were the hiring manager,who would you pick.it's obvious.I have had two interview appointments, but at the very moment of about to leave home for the interview, my agent called and told the interview is canceld because the hiring manager was on a business trip and the interview might be rescheduled sometime later but ended up nothing.After that , my agent felt sorry for me and a little embarassed.What Can I do? What happened?I didn't know.Anyway,I am still sticking aroung to it but I know the longer the period out of work , the more I will be left out of this business.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
      • Good English = Canadian Experience << Job. I don't know how to help people with good English. I wish you good luck in your job hunting. -1499728inc(bank); 2003-2-14 (#1041283@0)
    • You write excellent English, -herbherb(草本植物); 2003-2-15 {366} (#1042989@0)
      You write excellent English, do you mind share the experience with us how did you improve English writing. It's been a barrier for me to get a promotion in the company due to poor English communication skill-writing. I need to write some letters to negotiate with the project manager of the clients, and writing formal letter is a headache to me. Tahnks very much.
      • Practice, practice, practice. -1499728inc(bank); 2003-2-20 {461} (#1052188@0)
        Treat every small opportunity seriously. Repeatly rewrite small assignment until you are satisfied. Ask your Canadian colleagues and friends to comment on your writing. Read other people's writing on similar types of topics. While reading other people's writing, pay attention to some of the sentences and writing styles that you feel useful to you.

        As time passed, if you laugh at yourself when looking back your early writings, your English has improved
    • 所有争论加拿大好不好、回不回流的建议看看这篇！语言不过关的人＝zero！ -hyogre(平桥豆腐); 2003-2-20 {2} (#1052019@0)
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    • I agree with you. TESL(Teaching English as Second Language) is a good opportunity. -lasalle(LaSalle); 2003-2-21 (#1054476@0)

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