₦airaland Forum

NuCypher:
To be honest with you, banking operations for 7 years is not premium experience to bring to Canada. Banking is very saturated here and because it operates quite differently (in some ways) from what obtains in Nigeria, many Canadian banks will hesitate to bring you in at the same level as you are in Nigeria. That's not to mention the need for Canadian experience that could sometimes be a hinderance. However, that shouldn't deter you. I'll recommend a few things to you.

Start looking at additional transferable skills you could layer on top of or adjacent to your banking experience. For example, say you also did project management while you were at the bank, try to sell this as a different skill by (1) trying to write PMP if you can, and (2) preparing a different resume that sells you as a project manager (and not a banking advisor, for example). If you have other transferable skills, try to build resumes in those directions and claim your normal years of experience doing this. Things that I can imagine you can spin out of working in a bank could be project management, business intelligence, business development, customer success, customer service, etc. You are the one who knows better, in any case. But these could help increase the breadth of organizations you can apply to outside of banking institutions. I remember once successfully advising a process engineer to spin out into data analysis because he did work with a lot of data as a process engineer, except he had to write a few Microsoft data certifications to layer on top of that experience and get up to speed quickly with some well-known data analysis tools like PowerBI.

Second thing is to start building your network. LinkedIn is a very good place to start. So are arrival services, which are almost all free. Try to register for one of these arrival services in Canada once you land and go take many of their programs, and try to build your networks from there. If possible, reach out on LinkedIn to people working in your desired field and look into going to the same networking events they are going to, so that when you are there you can say stuff like "Oh, I actually follow you on LinkedIn. I like what you discussed about ......It's quite related to what I did back in my previous organization where I was employed as......I've been looking for new opportunities in this area since I came to Canada some few months ago so that I can expand my skills...." Anything along those lines.

Third thing is to start furiously applying for jobs RIGHT now. Nothing should be stopping you from throwing as many resumes out there as you can, making sure to tailor each according to the job you want. You don't have to expect anything, but it doesn't hurt to try. My recommendation here is to keep your expectation low, as you continue to do the two above. If you find that there is need for you to acquire a few certifications here and there to boost your chances, this is when you start working on them. For example, would you be shooting for project management jobs while leveraging your banking experience, then start prepping to write PMP, etc. THis is the part where you are building yourself, while not waiting for a job first.

Finally, in addition to all above, you want to prepare for the worst case. What's the worst case? That all these efforts don't pay off for several months. In that case, what's your plan? Do you want to do Uber on the side? Ubereats? Skip? Or you want to shoot for a quick Amazon warehouse job? Or customer service from home? Something in retail? Or you are quite handy and don't mind becoming a blue collar? If you are open to any of such contingencies, this is the time to start working towards them. For example, if you think you are going to do Uber, then go tidy up your Nigerian driver's licence and learn how you can quickly transition to start driving in Canada. Would you need to start studying the driver's handbook for the exam? Time to start now. Just plan, plan, plan. If you would love to get into welding because it's something you've always thought about, time to visit a welder in Nigeria and start learning the basics, etc.

I have always maintained that all that ecstasy or excitement from getting Canadian PR, all that excitement that follows "He has finally done it!", all that jumping up and screams of excitement that is so palpable all over the Canadian express entry thread once folks get their visa; all that excitement is unwarranted and doesn't prepare you for what to expect in Canada. Canada is no heaven. In fact, anyone could be easily worse off once they get here. It doesn't get any easier. If anything, it could get crazy mental. What matters is to start preparing once you are sure you are leaving the country. There is a lot of preparations to do and only those who prepare win in the end!

Kyrx:
Yes, this depends solely on the capturing center. Some have lesser population to deal with, hence faster production.

adesbaba:
@’duchess and all,please ....I want to seek for little clarification.


1)Can one book TB appointment with an expired passport,say expired in March as the person will be getting renewed passport around July 18?

2) for someone whose passport will be out say August 5 ,can the person still book TB test after that August 5 to travel as dependent with M.A for September intake.



3).Let's say M.A applies for visa 20th august with POF for both of them,,
Can the dependent apply say a week after,like 28th Aug, with same POF bank statement or will it be seen as fund recycling.

adesbaba:
@’duchess and all,please ....I want to seek for little clarification.


1)Can one book TB appointment with an expired passport,say expired in March as the person will be getting renewed passport around July 18?

2) for someone whose passport will be out say August 5 ,can the person still book TB test after that August 5 to travel as dependent with M.A for September intake.



3).Let's say M.A applies for visa 20th august with POF for both of them,,
Can the dependent apply say a week after,like 28th Aug, with same POF bank statement or will it be seen as fund recycling.

olatunji1989:
Yes ma sister, one HENCH EDUCATION called and sent me email on behalf of the school asking me to send email to one of the school admission officer and put them in copy of which I did, and since then they have gone into the blue. Have not have heard from either of them



Oh okay.... Let's see how it goes.

olatunji1989:
Good morning, Pls how did u get admission to that university. Did they refer u back to their office in Nigeria.

adesbaba:
Good evening all,

Please anyone with idea of how York St John University is ...

how is the city in terms of getting student jobs and accomodation

Is the city okay for newly wedded coupled without child yet?

Thanks alot

suleyoung:
Hello everyone,

I got an offer for a Ms in Global Affairs with full tuition scholarship plus stipends at the University of Notre Dame.

Can i go along with my spouse? We intend to get married in few months.

Also, how much should we budget to show as proof of funds as a dependent applying for F2 Visa?

Lastly, is it advisable for me to go first then she joins in few months time?

Sorry for my questions, I am a novice in this stuff and really want to avoid mistakes.


God bless you all

adesbaba:
Good morning fam,

1)Please for a 17 year old that wants to process his international passport ,please what are the requirements ,trying to read online but not straightforward...

2) I read somewhere that he has to present his father's or mother's own too but what if the parent don't have international passport ,can he use his elder brother that bears same surname and has a valid international passport or what does he need to get his passport being 17 yrs old


Thanks

Dozieson:
At what price? The car is a good car but not too rugged. Fuel economy na baba

Since it is below 2007, the engine and gear cost will be relatively cheap

Inspect the car if it is good, then go for it

Dozieson:
But your budget won't get them

Dozieson:
What is on your mind? Year of manufacture?

Three simple popular car to maintain by most mechanic with reasonable fuel economy

1. Civic
2. Corolla
3. Accord
4. Camry

From year 2003-2007


I was thinking of say 2010 to 2012 year..atleast I feel they will have more recent features compared with 2003 model