011: Express Entry - How to Obtain a Job Offer with Emma Goerzen of Hire Standard
CIP S1 E11 - Interview with Emma Goerzen of Hire Standard
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In this episode we will discuss one of the most common questions I get from people who are looking to immigrate to Canada.
How can I obtain a job offer from a Canadian company?
Why is this important?
When applying to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker, the most common process is Express Entry.
[Explain how Express Entry works]
- History of EE
- Process for Candidates
- Ranking System
- Importance of an LMIA supported Job Offer
- Job Matching (eHarmony for employers/employees) terribly ineffective
In my practice, I do not do any recruiting for companies, nor assist foreign nationals in finding jobs with companies.
My law practice is focused exclusively on Canadian Immigration
Because I spend a lot of time explaining to people that I can not help them with finding a job, I figured that the best thing I could do would be to bring in an expert in this field.
In todays Podcast I have the pleasure of interviewing a good friend, Emma Goerzen. Emma is the co-owner of Hire Standard -
Southern Alberta's Premier Executive Staffing &
Background Screening Firm, specializing in criminal record
checks, reference checks, employment, education & credit/ID
verification along with temporary staffing & special project placement
Emma and her Team at Hire Standard are extremely knowledgeable regarding all aspects of the hiring process. In fact, I recently used them to fill an important position within our firm and we were absolutely delighted with the result.
I have worked with Emma in the past on obtaining LMIAs for companies here in Alberta that have had to source TFWs to fill labour shortages.
Our firm has handled the LMIA process and Emma was retained by the company to source the foreign worker and manage the nightmarish recruitment campaign which includes the strict advertising requirements of Service Canada that are mandatory to obtain an LMIA.
In this episode of the Podcast, Emma is going to share some insight into the hiring process in Canada. She is going to offer some tips and strategies for foreign nationals who are looking to land that coveted LMIA based Job Offer with a Canadian company and a golden ticket to receiving an ITA within the Express Entry System.
So let’s jump into the interview with Emma Right now.
INTERVIEW
I’m here in my office today with a good friend and colleague Emma Goerzen. Emma is the Co-Owner of Hire Standard, Sothern Alberta’s premier executive staffing and background screening firm.
Welcome Emma. Thanks for joining me today.
Tell us a little bit about Hire Standard. What do you do ?
Hire Standard – Permanent Staffing & Background Screening: http://www.hire-standard.com
Whether you’re looking for an Executive Member of your team or a Temporary employee to make sure your business doesn’t stop, our commitment to fit and quality never waivers. Benefits of working with us include:
- Process: We hold fast to our stringent prescreening process – it serves as a series of checkpoints from which applicants either pass through or fall off.
- Insight: Our staff have the insight to weed out resumes that an untrained eye may be overwhelmed or deceived by.
- Dedication: We will leave no stone unturned. We want to find the best employee for your company and we work diligently until we do
- Tempo: We pride ourselves on our ‘dog on a bone’ work style. We recognize that most quality employees, a.) don’t stay unemployed for long and b.) don’t want to work for an employer that drags their heels.
- Experience: We are familiar with the local market and types of applicants you are likely to receive. Based on our experience we can narrow down the candidates in a short time so you only see the best.
- Back Up: We offer a 3 Month Replacement Guarantee to ensure that everyone is comfortable and confident.
Top 5 List of Things a Foreign National can do to improve their chances of getting a Job Offer.
- Look for Jobs in the right places
- Friends and Family – best source
- Online Websites:
- Job Bank
- Job Match Registration (eHarmony)
- Monster
- Workopolis
- Kijiji.ca
- Indeed
- Job Bank
- Industry Associations – appropriate to credentials
- Ability to Communicate in English
- Excellent communication skills, written, spoken etc.
- Same Standard applies to Canadians as well
- Talk about HT recruitment and excluded candidates due to poor English – written etc.
- Safety Issue
- Good Resume – this is what grabs the attention of the company
- Not too long – no more than 2 pages
- Outlining Education and Experience that is relevant to the position
- Stable work history
- Grammatically Correct (demonstrate good English on your resume)
- SHOW NOTES: include sample of a great Canadian resume
- Honesty and Integrity
- – much fraud in order to get the job, so lack of trust can be fatal
- be up front about any potential issues – if have necessary skills and experience, Canadian companies will work with that, but if you are dishonest, you will be rejected.
- Talk about guy from Costa Rica
- Prior refused visa, but not disclosed to us
- Resulted in his rejection as a candidate – after we obtained LIA
- Must present well in an Interview Setting (Skype Interviews)
- Must have good internet connectivity to support Skype interviews (reflection on person)
- Communication Skills (speak English)
- Know about the Canadian Company – do your research
- Dress Appropriately
- – t-shirt saying “I love cannabis” probably not the best
- women – don’t show cleavage
Thanks so much Emma. If people want to reach out to you for more information how do the listeners find you?
