Working in Canada

By Marianne Gianacopoulos

You have plans to visit Canada as a student, and you decide that Vancouver might be a great city to visit and get to know. You are likely thinking that yours will be a short term visit and then after your studies, you’ll return to your home country to begin your career.

Many of your peers start out this way and by the time they have spent 6-12 months on the West coast, they are hooked – by the mountains, skiing and hiking, by the ocean, kayaking, sailing, walks on the beach, or by the multi-cultural variety of every aspect of life that makes Vancouver feel like a place to call home to everyone who visits.

Nowhere is this feeling of home more emphasized than here, at Langara College http://www.langara.bc.ca/ . Situated in the heart of Vancouver you will discover an intimate campus setting, small classes, genuine and friendly people, staff and instructors and a life full of met expectations and growth.

Deciding to work as part of your study program is a wise decision and the Lanagara Co-operative Education Department’s required course, Strategies for the Current Labout Market  http://www.langara.bc.ca/academic-services/co-operative-education/busm.html will set you on the right course for understanding what employers in Canada look for in successful job applicants. You will learn the importance your skills and experience and how the two combine to enable you to attract interest in the job market. You will learn key interview and networking skills, so valuable in Canada, but most importantly you will learn how to communicate, about the importance of communication in today’s job market and you will practice these critical skills to further enhance your ability and talent.

What are you waiting for? Come visit us on campus, take a tour, discover who you can be at Langara.