The Book You Have Been Waiting for… No Canadian Experience, Eh?

	Are you tired of pounding the pavement and knocking on doors in search of that elusive job and all you can hear is “No Canadian Experience” or “You are overqualified”?
	Do you believe that lack of Canadian experience is hurting your career?
	Are you looking for proven strategies to make your job search somewhat easier?
	Do you represent an organization that assists internationally-educated professionals with employment (job search) and settlement matters?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you should get a copy of “No Canadian Experience, Eh? A Career Survival Guide for New Immigrants”.

This book is a handy companion for every professional who is thinking of moving to Canada, and it’s just as handy for those who have already arrived and need guidance in meeting the many challenges of settling in their new home.

It gives the inside scoop on what it takes to navigate your way through the job search maze and offers helpful information on accessing a number of resources to assist with your job search, as well as information on applying for a driver’s license, finding a family doctor and registering children in schools.

Settling successfully in a new country is not an easy task as evidenced by the stories of the many immigrants who so graciously contributed their stories for the book, as well as the author’s own story, but it is an achievable goal.

No Canadian Experience, Eh? contains career coaching strategies and techniques for anyone trying to understand what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive job market.

The book gives the reader an insight into:

	Job search basics such as résumé and cover letter design
	Preparing and mastering the interview
	Goal Setting
	Formal & informal assessment tools – how, when and why they are used
	Building professional networks and learning how to socialize/network inside and outside the workplace
	Accessing the hidden job market
	Understanding Canadian Workplace Culture, Values and Expectations

Read what they are saying about the book:

"The book is an excellent resource tool...It covers everything from how to write a resume, to job interviews, to Canadian workplace culture and the very real personal stories of newcomers...thank you for a well-researched and comprehensive guide." Excerpts from a letter from the Minister of Citizenship & Immigration

"No Canadian Experience, Eh? is a must-read for new immigrants. I wish I had this book before coming to Canada."  T. Small, Legal Assistant

"Let me congratulate you on your new book "No Canadian Experience, Eh?".  I was pleasantly surprised to see so much valuable information for a segment of the population that was largely ignored in regards to the job search."       K. Makra, Sentor Media, Toronto

"My wife and I found several of your tips very easy to implement and which resulted in several positive responses in our respective job searches. I strongly believe that your tips and tactics for new immigrants to find work in Canada should reach a wider audience of new immigrants." Jay, IT Professional

"Your book makes an important contribution by raising public awareness of the employment barriers faced by immigrants."

"This book will help many people, not only new immigrants"                            Job Seeker Katherine

"A very good resource...I have already told my colleagues about it."  Curriculum Facilitator, Nonprofit Agency

"Daisy, I am Canadian-Canadian, but I found your book very informative.  I saw it first at the Brampton library, then I purchased a copy for myself.  Thank you."  Email from Robert, Executive Chef

"I have your book on my desk.  I am TOTALLY impressed with it and I share some of the pearls of wisdom with my group every chance I get."  Employment Counsellor, Job Connect

"This is an amazing book is you would like to learn about the Canadian Job Market." A. Hernandez, Economist from Mexico

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Sample Pages - Welcome To Canada

As an added feature, the book provides advice and tips from reputable recruiters and human resources professionals who have a keen understanding of what employers look for in potential employees. It is hoped that by reading this book you will recognize and be inspired by its one consistent theme – that perseverance, as well as the application of a variety of strategies will, in the end, provide the desired results – success in your job search and your career.

Daisy M. Wright Career Transition Specialist