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📰 News

💰️ The government will lose $50 Billion by 2030 due to the recent immigration cuts and adjustments. That represents nearly 2% of Canada’s GDP (RBC)

🏦 With new immigration limits, Canada is facing a spike in asylum claims. Now it’s launching a multi-language campaign warning everyone that getting an asylum in Canada is not as easy as you think (Reuters)

💰️ Alberta is making a push to become a major player in AI data center infrastructure - and launched a project that will attract nearly 100Billion in investments (BNN)

👮 Canada Post is still on strike. This has already cost the company billions of dollars, it also cost small businesses at least $1 Billion dollars. Some sources say that Canada Post simply cannot afford to comply with the union demands because it’s losing money already. (Financial Post)

🤑 Everything you need to know about the GST tax breaks and other holiday gifts to Canadians from the government. (Financial Post)

🥕 If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get their stuff from?(CNN)

🤓 Client Spotlight: A project that paid off

When one of our candidates, Ahmad, came to us for help in finding his first job in Canada, his journey was anything but smooth. Rejection came over and over again — not even a phone interview, no feedback, and no progress. Even reaching out on LinkedIn didn’t work out at first. But instead of giving up, Ahmad took a different approach.

He stopped applying to every posting that he thought was suitable for him. Instead, he made a list of 3 companies he was really interested in working in and he put together an Impact Demo Project for each. Just 2 weeks later, he had two offers on the table.

An Impact Demo is your chance to stand out by showcasing your skills and value through a real-world project that solves a problem for your potential employer. Instead of just listing achievements on a resume, you actually deliver a solution that demonstrates how you can make an impact. It’s your way of saying, “Here’s what I can do for you, and here’s proof.”

This strategy works because it goes beyond words—it gives hiring managers tangible evidence of your abilities, showing them the outcomes you can bring to their team. An Impact Demo helps you stand out, especially in competitive fields, by aligning your skills directly with the employer’s needs.

How to Create an Impact Demo

1. Research the Company and Role: Understand the challenges the company faces and the responsibilities of the role you’re applying for.

2. Identify a Specific Problem: Pick a sample problem from the job description you could solve.

3. Propose a Solution: Create a deliverable that directly addresses this problem using your expertise.

4. Keep it Relevant and Concise: Ensure your demo is focused, actionable, and easy for hiring managers to review.

5. Present with Context: Include a brief explanation of why you chose the project and how it demonstrates your fit for the role.

Why It’s Worth the Effort

An Impact Demo Project helps you leap ahead of other candidates by showing initiative and proving your skills in a practical way. It communicates that you’re not just interested in the role—you’re ready to hit the ground running. Employers value candidates who take the time to understand their challenges and deliver tailored solutions.

Examples of Impact Demos

1. Marketing Campaign Plan:
   Applying for a digital marketing role? Audit the company’s website or social media and pick one thing you think they should do better and produce examples.

2. Data Analysis Report:
   For an analytics role, analyze publicly available data related to the company’s industry, such as customer trends, and provide actionable insights or recommendations. Show your thought process and how you got to the conclusion.

3. Process Efficiency Proposal:
   If you’re applying to an operations role, draft a plan to streamline a process based on what you’ve learned about the company’s operations, including expected cost or time savings.

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• Personalized resume review: Top 5 participants will be invited for a live resume feedback session

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🍰 Timbits

🤑 Cineplex is now offering FREE popcorn refills at the movies.

🏫 If you plan on going back to school next year and have funds in your RRSP, you can withdraw up to $10,000 tax-free from your RRSP.

🚚 Over 70% of Canadians are planning to change a job next year.

🍁 Canada’s favourite musicians, according to Spotify Wrapped.

✈️ 7 Reasons why we absolutely love Canada

🍰 Event alert: want to meet friends?

Toronto Social Mixer for networking for of art enthusiasts, business professionals and entrepreneurs from all industries

💼 Jobs Highlights

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📌 Movable Ink, a marketing AI provider is hiring for several engineering, product and design roles in Toronto on-site. They also have a remote Data Science role open.

📌 Ecobee, a smart thermostat company based in Toronto, is hiring for development, project management, HR and Finance roles.

📌 Hootsuite, a Canadian/American social media management platform is hiring for entry-level roles in Sales, Devops and Support. (there are few intermediate roles too!)

📌 Shopify, a Canadian e-commerce giant has over 100 roles open across all departments around Canada.

📌 Kuehne+Nagel, an international sea transportation and logistics company, has 30 jobs open in Toronto and Vancouver in logistics, warehousing, inventory management and general labour.

📌 Nexus Energy, is looking for Power Trader and Project Manager for renewable energy.

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