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 Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 10:14am On Aug 14, 2017 |
maternal:Wrong. Maternal are you the god of Canada? Or the one who determines whether people will get job or not. There are times you should keep quiet and stop all these your negativity. @sirlop Do you have working experience? It is your working experience that counts. My friend only had BSC in a Nigerian University and ICAN and with solid experience, he landed jobs with PwC, KPMG and EY - All Manager grade and he went for EY. It is not about your education, it is how you can prove your worth and add value to the organisation. There are times, you may want to enroll in some bridging continuous education to learn one or two things. Life is a continuous learning process. Please don't let anyone say you cannot achieve x and y. With the right attitude and right frame of mind you can move mountains. Impossibility exist only in the mind. Ontario Slogan is "yours to discover" and you can apply it to anywhere in life. It is this same Maternal that was telling someone to move city because of bla bla. Please stop being rude to people and stop being myopic. There is no one size fits all rule. Haba. Learn to encourage people and stir them in the right direction in a Coaching manner. Cheers 66 Likes 2 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 7:15pm On Aug 11, 2017 |
SlowlybtSurely:There are different options. There is one that you pay 3.95 CAD monthly for having the account. Transactions is limited to 12 ATM withdrawals monthly, unlimited POS transactions. There is another that if you keep 3500 CAD balance, there won't be monthly fees and it is unlimited ATM Cash withdrawals. Basically, review their services and select the one that best meet your need. Another thing I did was that I had these "silly" FBN card they dumped my PTA in wen I was going to land. So I fund it in Nigeria with Dollars, withdraw on ATM in CAD and credit Scotiabank account that way I am not looking for ways to move funds across borders. (All i lose is 3 CAD cash withdrawal charge) I actually left the card with a friend when I returned to Nigeria. So I use the process to pay into my cc because I had a lot of people using my CC to pay for WES, PR application and other shoppings. (You know we like buying things in Nigeria, except the leaders have refused to buy common sense). Cheers 14 Likes 5 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 3:51pm On Aug 11, 2017 |
dogice:Go for Scotiabank then. They gave me CC of 2k. Within 24hrs of opening account and they said once I get a job I shld contact them to increase it to 5k CAD or USD 14 Likes 9 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 5:49pm On Aug 10, 2017 |
http://www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/planning-your-move-to-canada Plan Your Job Search in Canada From Abroad ACCES Employment provides support to job seekers who have obtained legal status to work in Canada or have been approved to immigrate to Canada. If you have already been approved to immigrate to Canada, our pre-arrival employment program can help you prepare for your job search while you are still in your country of origin. Please see information below about our Canadian Employment Connections pre-arrival program. If you are considering moving to Canada and require information about the immigration process, please click here for more information. About Canadian Employment Connections: The Canadian Employment Connections (CEC) program is a free pre-arrival employment program that offers virtual services to prepare internationally-trained professionals for the Canadian job market as they prepare to immigrate to Canada. The program assumes a sector-focused approach, examining in-demand jobs across six Canadian sectors and the skills required to land these roles. There are four main components to the program: job search tools; Canadian business communication training; sector information and trends; and employer connections. The program brings together ACCES Employment’s expertise and vast network of Canadian employers in the following sectors: Engineering Financial Services Human Resources Information Technology Sales and Marketing Supply Chain Program Benefits: Prepare for your job search from your country of residence even before your arrival in Canada Build connections with ACCES Employment’s vast network of employers across Canada Connect to potential job opportunities across Canada Receive employment support regardless of where you plan to land in Canada Access to self-directed online learning modules to prepare for the Canadian workplace Receive one-to-one coaching from an employment consultant experienced in your sector You may be eligible for this program if you: Have been approved for Canadian permanent residency and are currently living outside of Canada Plan to arrive in Canada within the next 1 to 6 months Completed post-secondary education and at least 1 year of experience in one of the six sectors listed above Are fluent in English Are committed to completing an online training module of approximately 40 hours Please click here to email a member of the Canadian Employment Connections team to learn more about registering for this pre-arrival program. Canadian Employment Connections is funded by the Government of Canada. Blackbuddy: 20 Likes 16 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 4:29pm On Aug 10, 2017 |
40manlappy:I advice you join before you even land and listen to their webinar . This can help you shorten time and hit the ground running. How sweet will it be for you to land on a Friday and resume work on a Monday. Becos you landed prepared. Cheers 6 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 4:10pm On Aug 10, 2017 |
If you are online, this is ongoing, you can quickly join. Thank you for registering for "Webinar with RBC Royal Bank: Steps to a Successful Interview in Canada". In this webinar, RBC HR and ACCES Employment staff will discuss the following: •Common interview questions asked in Canada •How to prepare for the different interview stages •Tips on standing out from other candidates as a newcomer professional Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: rlee@accesemployment.ca How To Join The Webinar Thu, Aug 10, 2017 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM WAT Add to Calendar: Outlook® Calendar | Google Calendar™ | iCal® 1. Click the link to join the webinar at the specified time and date: https://global.gotowebinar.com/join/2780375019835673859/437166385 Note: This link should not be shared with others; it is unique to you. Before joining, be sure to check system requirements to avoid any connection issues. 2. Choose one of the following audio options: TO USE YOUR COMPUTER'S AUDIO: When the webinar begins, you will be connected to audio using your computer's microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended. --OR-- TO USE YOUR TELEPHONE: If you prefer to use your phone, you must select "Use Telephone" after joining the webinar and call in using the numbers below. Canada (Toll-free): 1 888 455 1368 Access Code: 183-520-041 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the webinar Calling from another country? Webinar ID: 716-576-515 To Cancel this Registration If you can't attend this webinar, you may cancel your registration at any time. 4 Likes 4 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program Connect Here by Ballerz: 10:47am On Aug 04, 2017 |
freeradical:Yes. I agree busy body and over sabi and analysis paralysis + aproko Laughs |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 8:38am On Aug 02, 2017 |
Ayoola03: 4 Likes 2 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 4:05pm On Aug 01, 2017 |
Fusion23:NDLVERIFICATION@FRSC.GOV.NG Request for driving records through the email. Attach signed written letter. Indicate license details and your address for the response. Also attach front and back copies of d license Cheers 36 Likes 22 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 2:01pm On Aug 01, 2017 |
MummyJaygirls:Don't worry now, by the time you collect like three - four 500 Dollars penalty and 9 demerit points your eye go clear. That is how your FRSC oga patapata and his duties failed their driving test when they went to Canada and trying to partner with them. And Canada said oya, let us put you to test, they all failed, three of them. Dem no dey do waka for the next driver o, dem no dey shout "you dey crase? you no dey see road?" laughs. Driving is a privilege not a right o Inugo!! 23 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 8:02am On Aug 01, 2017 |
[quote author=Happylassy post=59031743]Thank you very much for this. Am I right to say this is specifically for Ontario province? I heard the other provinces run an exchange arrangement. Also, are you a HR professional? Just asking as that is my field, any tips on settling into the professional HR world would be great! Though I am more a learning and development specialist. Thank you! Hquote] Yes. I am HR. What we call the Generalist Specialist. Work with one of the Big 4s. Let's communicate. adeballer@gmail.com 9 Likes 7 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 7:26am On Aug 01, 2017 |
SlowlybtSurely:You can collect many snow days as you like. But where there is a will there is a way. The system is designed to make conditions bearable. You have people dedicated who go pour salt on the road, pack the snow to one side so that your car won't skid and you also have to change your tyres to snow tyres during winter. you will get used to it. it is just about 4-5 months of winter/snow and crazy winds 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 4:46am On Aug 01, 2017 |
DereI:Shipping Company? Please carry it yourself. You are entitled to KG allowance. If that will not suffice, pay for excess luggage. It is about 150 - 180 dollars per 23kg depending on the carrier. Egypt air is 150 USD, BA is 180 USD. But you can it it lower if you prepay for the excess luggage. Just package your food very well. You can buy clingfilm and wrap your food well. Even the palmoil, make sure your cling film the living day light out of it so that it does not spill. Flying from Lagos, you need to get to the airport early to obtain some food clearance certificate as stipulated in their new mode of operations but Abuja Airport, they are no longer authorised to be checking your bag. Once, it has gone through the scanning machine upon entry and the machine did not raise alarm, you are good to go. 23kg of food for host will be perfect. What makes a bag weigh much is usually Poundo yam, Garri and Beans. Another trick is that you can carry that poundo yam in your hand luggage (if they don't become witches and want to weigh your hand luggage). That was what I did recently. 6 Ola Ola were weighing 10kg. I put them in my hand luggage. When I got to connecting destination, I told the airline to please help put in holding and they were very happy to check it in for me unlike the rude Nigeria carriers, who told me to pay for it as excess luggage. (Same carrier, but once they are not in Nigeria, they start showing you respect and overly nice) Cheers 43 Likes 17 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 4:33am On Aug 01, 2017 |
impish:The Corps Marshal Federal Road Safety Commission No. 3 Maputo Street, Zone 3, Wuse, Abuja Month X, 2017 Dear Sir, APPLICATION TO OBTAIN WRITTEN AUTHENTICATION OF MY LICENSED DRIVING EXPERIENCE FROM FRSC AS THE NIGERIAN LICENSING AGENCY. Sir, I am writing to humbly request for the authentication of the number of years of my driving experience in Nigeria from the Federal Road Safety Commission, Nigeria This is to enable me present proof of the number of years of driving experience I have in Nigeria to the Canadian Ministry of Transportation. My first driving license was issued in 1960. I have attached a copy of my current driver’s license (L/No ABC12345678) as issued by your agency. I look forward to hearing you as soon as possible. Kind regards Mr Aki and PawPaw This was the letter I wrote to them. You can change the Addressee to the one attached to your state. And you can write the letter as you deem fit. The crux of the message is that "Eskis Sir, Biko, I need reference letter" They will issue the letter and attached a copy of your system generated data. you can stipulate where you want them to post the letter to. Cheers 54 Likes 35 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 4:24am On Aug 01, 2017 |
MummyJaygirls: The letter does not have a validity period. You can use it anytime you like. It is a reference letter documenting your road riot experience in nigeria (laughs), Sorry I meant your driving experience in Nigeria. With a 24 months documented experience you have the option to attempt the G1 or G2 exit road test and the mandatory waiting times are waived. 4 Likes 3 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 4:07am On Aug 01, 2017 |
MummyJaygirls:I will send you a sample once I get to the office tomorrow morning. You can also use your Nigeria license for 60 days when you land as stipulated in page two of the Ministry of transportation Handbook. Thus, you can hit the road from day one but don't drive like Nigerians sha. They have bad driving habits. Within 60 days you can finish your knowledge test and pass your G2 exit road test. Cheers 3 Likes 6 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 6:04pm On Jul 31, 2017 |
MummyJaygirls:You also need to get a letter from FRSC that stipulates your "Fast and Furious Driving" experience. It is free. They will even DHL it to you. SO passing the knowledge test plus the letter you can progress to the G2 Road Test. Cheers 8 Likes 8 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program Connect Here by Ballerz: 4:24pm On Jul 31, 2017 |
dannio:Relax. Smile jor. They will soon ask for your passport. You cannot be calling your fellow citizens unkind names. This is Canada (Like the way the say This is Sparta). 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 3:07pm On Jul 31, 2017 |
[quote author=Oluwapelumi87 post=58929651]Oluwapelumi..... Your name means God is with me. He shall be with you in Jesus name. Yoruba people say, when big problem knocks one down, small ones go dey climb person. That is the reason for all these disrespectful talk. Even if you want to tell someone to consider spiritual angle and more inclination to God, not the brash crude manner in which it is being said. Haba. Some people just open buccal cavity and convulse without thinking it through on how it will impact. Anyway God help us all. My PM keeps bouncing. Please send me your resume let me help use HR eye to look at it. (adeballer@gmail.com) Secondly, tailor your resume to each job to ensure fitness and reflect the competencies being asked for. You can also connect with Blackbuddy (He is on Linkedin), to give you tips and mentoring on Acing interviews. Also, do not forget to pray and let him lead you and guide you. You shall eat the fruit of the Land in no time. Finally, I saw this somewhere on this Nairaland (I think iT was from Blackbuddy, not sure)which I think you should also follow [font=Lucida Sans Unicode][i] Tell me about yourself? Give me 3 strengths and 1 weakness? Give me an example of when you worked in a team? Why XX company and why this role? You may look at the questions and think it's easy to answer them, wrong! There's actually a way to answer these questions effectively which is: - Tell me about yourself: You need to use the EES approach which is Education, Experience and Skills. So you should talk about your education from your highest degree, then your experience from the most recent, then the skills you've acquired over the years (hint: you need to look at the skills they require from the Job posting and mention some of them). - Tell me about yourself: You need to use the EES approach which is Education, Experience and Skills. So you should talk about your education from your highest degree, then your experience from the most recent, then the skills you've acquired over the years (hint: you need to look at the skills they require from the Job posting and mention some of them). - Give me 3 strengths and 1 weakness: If you just list them then you're making a big mistake. You have to mention each one and then give an example. Therefore you could say 'I'm very proficient in the use of Microsoft office suites, for example in my previous job I used Microsoft Word to type out letters to our clients and PowerPoint to give presentations'. Then for the weakness question you have to talk about a weakness you previously had and you've now worked on and how you worked on it. - Give me an example of when you worked in a team: Talk about how you worked in a team, saw challenges, how you were able to overcome the challenges and the result. - Why XX company: Check out the about us section on the company website. Also always talk about diversity because many, infact all companies hire ppl from various backgrounds as a policy. Each time I tell them I would want to work for them because they're very good at hiring people no matter the background they come from they always have this big smile on their faces and nod their heads affirmatively, they love it! - Why this role: Talk about the previous experience you had in this role and how you loved it. [/i] Cheers Bro 52 Likes 34 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 1:20am On Jul 30, 2017 |
yettyopy:Please never tick NO. It is a criminal offense to lie on a landing card. If in doubt, please watch Border Security. Channel 132 on Saturdays and Sundays. It is better you tick yes and if they pull you aside for secondary inspection, your card had indicated a Yes. Never never lie on a landing card. When I landed I simply told the lady the list of food items and all she asked was are you expecting more bags and I said No. Sefini. You are cleared. If you lie on the card and they randomly select you for secondary inspection and see all those food, you face up to 10 thousand dollars penalty and prosecution. God will save you if your foodstuff esp those fishes now have insects.... never lie on a landing card, everyday for the traveller (thief) one day for the Border Officer (farm owner) 31 Likes 3 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 2:36pm On Jul 29, 2017 |
maternal:Quite harsh and a little condescending. Emotional intelligence is key. We are all humans. My opinion though. 26 Likes 2 Shares |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 2:48pm On Jul 18, 2017 |
impish:Nice Blog. Ontario's slogan is "Yours to Discover" 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program Connect Here by Ballerz: 2:53pm On Jul 17, 2017 |
[quote author=yokus post=58546480]Sad to post this time line Ita- 3/3/17 march 3rd AOR 16/6/17 Acknowledgement of receipt UCI num assigned on or b4 11/7/17 Adr-11/7/17 Adr sent 12/7/17 Cancelled 17/7/17 Don't stop pushing for what you desire for. Sorry. From the screenshot you stated you lived in the US from Sept 2008 to July 2016. That is why they are requesting for a Police Report. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 9:37am On Jul 15, 2017 |
freeradical:If you are in London , Iraq, Somalia Kuwait and can establish 1 year of stay in such country, it will be handled by the Visa Office designated for that country irrespective of your Nationality. |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 9:36am On Jul 15, 2017 |
freeradical:If you are in London , Iraq, Somalia Kuwait and can establish 1 year of stay in such country, it will be handled by the Visa Office designated for that country irrespective of your Nationality. |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 9:32am On Jul 15, 2017 |
freeradical:I am in Nigeria. The thing wey person go chop for a long time no dey chop am hurry hurry. The one wey dem dey bring wife come meet no dey stretch neck. Inugo! 30 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 7:01am On Jul 15, 2017 |
freeradical:ALL Nigerians issuance of PR is handled by the Ghana Office |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 6:59am On Jul 15, 2017 |
freeradical:relax. no kill yourself with blood pressure o. no hurry hurry. atleast for the next 3 years that is your home. dont be in a hurry. |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 6:56am On Jul 15, 2017 |
Fusion23:What of your load? Toronto to ottawa becomes a local flight and no more 23kg *2 |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 11:18am On Jul 13, 2017 |
MummyJaygirls:Laughs. They simply take their time. It is just June. Give it like 3 months |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program Connect Here by Ballerz: 10:59am On Jul 13, 2017 |
yimiton:Wrong move. Your POF in Naira will be changed to CAD, and Your USD will be changed to CAD, to check if it meets the requirement. They will not first convert USD to Naira then to CAD. (Everyone knows you lose money when you keep changing to different currency) Please do not waste your money. Provide your USD statement the way it is. DO NOT sell to Aboki to present POF in Naira Cheers |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ballerz: 6:00am On Jul 13, 2017 |
Babachi:Most Banks (99%) will not give based on one way ticket. Return ticket is often cheaper than one way I the long run. You can always change the return leg and keep it open for a year. You never can know when you might need it to attend owanbe 13 Likes 1 Share |
thanks in anticipation
. all in large portions to last me at least 6 months. While i was on the flight to toronto, the form they usually give to fill asking if you have food stuffs etc, i ticked "no" as i have always done based on past experience to the us, etc . However, if you aren't comfortable with ticking 'no" please do not as long as you are ready to be searched .