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Getting Canadian Work Experience

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This guide will help you find the information you need to start working in British Columbia. You can use the menu buttons to move between sections of the guide.

Introduction

When looking for work you may come across employers who ask for “Canadian Experience.” But how can you acquire Canadian experience if no one will give you a job in the first place?

This guide explores different methods of acquiring Canadian experience. The process can be positive because there may be opportunities to:

  • get Canadian work experience
  • build relationships and networks
  • find mentors
  • contribute to your new community
  • explore careers and work environments