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Hi Everyone,

I need some clarifications on filling the work experience aspect of the express entry form.

I currently have almost 4 years of experience working in traditional 9-5 companies in my NOC group. I however quit sometime last year and started taking project based work since then because of the better compensation (still within the same NOC). The issue with the project based jobs is that I cannot get a letter of reference for these projects as most were short term and even some were informal. The only letters of reference I can get are for the 4 years I worked in a proper 9-5 role.

My question is this: Can I fill just the 4 years standard 9-5 experience in my express entry application and leave out the other project based work experience or must I fill those roles too?

Will the significant gap of almost a year be an issue given it's been almost a year since I left traditional 9-5?

Accessed:
Since you have 5yrs experience in Software Engineering, i think you will easily get the admission. Just ensure your SOP is well drafted.

Thanks a lot. Will begin the process asap.

Good day everyone, I'm in a dilemma atm.

I have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering with above 4.2 CGPA overall. I have about 5 years of work experience in the field of software engineering and intend to apply for a masters degree in computer science/Software engineering/Systems Engineering to a reputable school in Canada (Calgary, Alberta, UBC, Waterloo).

Right now I've been receiving conflicting information suggesting that with a Bachelors in MEE, I cannot get admission to study Systems/Software/Computer science as a masters degree in top Universities in Canada.

Does anyone have proof of this assertion being true?

Any first hand tale on whether this is possible or should I just abort mission?

Thanks and awaiting your helpful responses.