CareerTips - Frequently Asked Questions

You want to choose a career that is compatible with your interests and aptitude.
In addition to it being interesting, the career you follow should provide you with a comfortable living.
You should avoid dead-end careers and look for careers that have good future prospects.
You can look up reference material provided in this site, as well as talk with your friends, relatives and career counselors to get the facts about different career choices that are available to you.
For further guidance, please visit Career Hints page of this website, as well as the Career/Employment Prospects & Salaries section of the country in which you are interested.

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I have just completed my university education, how do I find a suitable job?

Hopefully, you have already decided which career to pursue. If not, then you need to choose from among many careers that may be you open to you, based on your education, interests and skills. Click on the Career Hints item on the main menu for guidance on selecting the career that is right for you.
You need to decide what kind of company you want to work for, in terms of size, i.e. large or small, and the kind of industry it is in.
Having decided which kind of company you want to work for, you need to decide where (which city, which country) you want to work. The choice of location will obviously depend on many factors, but most important will be the prospects of finding a job at that location and your personal/family circumstances.
Next, you need to decide which companies you would like to work for at your preferred location. Internet is a good source of company information. Most companies have websites that include information about what they do and the kind of people they are looking for.
You need to prepare a good resume and a covering letter that outlines the important contributions you can make to the employer's organization. (Note. People living in Asia, where scoring 60% - First class - is a great achievement, should avoid mentioning marks scored, because of different educational systems in most developed countries, especially Canada and USA, where 60% is deemed to be a failing mark. Just mentioned passed with honors or distinction)
Other sources of information about job availability are relatives, friends, recruitment agencies and numerous internet-based Job Search websites that are mentioned at this site.
For further guidance on this subject, please visit the Job Hints page of this website, as well as the Career/Employment Prospects & Salaries section of the country in which you are interested.

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I am engaged in a dead-end career, which new career should I pick?

You want to choose a career that is compatible with your interests and aptitude.
In addition to it being interesting, the career you follow should provide you with comfortable living, and the living you are used to.
You want to look for careers that have good future prospects.
You should first look at careers that are related to your existing career, otherwise you may have to go back to school or acquire new knowledge and skills through self-study.
You can look up reference material provided at this site, as well as talk with your friends, relations. career counselors to get the facts about different career choices that are available to you.
For further guidance, please visit Career Hints page of this website, as well as the Career/Employment Prospects & Salaries section of the country in which you are interested.

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I have just lost my job, how do I go about finding another one?

Depending on the circumstances leading to the termination of your last job, it may be necessary for you to choose another career from among many careers that may be open to you, based on your education, experience, interests and skills. Visit the Career Hints page of this website for guidance on selecting the career that is right for you.
You also need to decide what kind of company you want to work for, in terms of large or small, and the kind of industry it is in.
Having decided which kind of company you want to work for, you need to decide where (which city, which country) you want to work. The choice of location will obviously depend on many factors, but most important will be the prospects of finding a job at the preferred location and your personal/family circumstances.
Next, you need to decide which companies you want to contact. Internet is a good source of company information. Most companies have websites that include information about what they do and the kind of people they are looking for.
You need to prepare a good resume and a covering letter that is appropriate to the job you are applying for. It is said that looking for a job is a full time job in itself.
Other sources of information about job availability are relatives, friends, recruitment agencies, newspapers and numerous internet-based Job Search websites that are mentioned at this site. Also refer to Job Hints page of this website.

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I am sending you my resume, can you help me find a job?

Please do not send your resume to us because we are not an employment agency. Rather, through this site, we bring to your attention many websites that can help you choose the right career and find a well-paying and fulfilling job.

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I want to emigrate to another country, how do I go about it?

Before moving to a new country it is important to consider employment prospects, economic and social conditions in that country. You want to make sure that once you are in that country you can find a good job and that you will be socially comfortable while living there.
Many countries have imposed restrictions on immigration while others have established quota systems and strict eligibility rules to regulate the inflow of people from abroad. It is, therefore, important to look at eligibility rules before applying for immigration. You can find out about immigration procedures by visiting the sections of this website that deal with different countries.
If one can afford, it is always a good idea to visit the country one wants to emigrate to. It is an ideal way to get a feel for the employment prospects and social environment in that country. If people of your career are in great demand in that country, it may also be possible during this visit to obtain a job offer that will definitely help you in getting a work permit or visa should you decide to immigrate.
Even if one is eligible, immigration process often takes several months, therefore you should not give up you job until all these formalities are completed. It should, however, be noted, that for certain countries and for certain professions, the process may be completed in a matter of weeks rather than months. For example, it is relatively easy for IT related professionals to move between Canada and the United States of America under the NAFTA agreement. Please look up the immigration related websites included here for any special visa arrangements that might exist between countries.
Immigration is quite a complex subject, and it may help to seek the advice of an experienced immigration lawyer/consultant located either in your own country or the country you want to emigrate to. Beware of the the unscrupulous immigration lawyers/consultants who may not have the necessary expertise and may only be interested in taking your money. You should check the references of any potential service providers before entering into any agreements with them.

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