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Options for working in Canada as an international student
Kristen Sutherland von der Saint Mary's University im kanadischen Halifax beschreibt die Möglichkeiten für internationale Studenten, während ihres Studiums in Kanada zu arbeiten.
Students from around the world are increasingly looking to combine work and study opportunities when they seek education abroad. The updated regulations pertaining to employment for international students in Canada ensure that they build professional networks, apply first-hand what is learned in the classroom and earn while they lean to offset the cost of their education.
In fact, there are various options for working while studying in Canada which we will explore in this article including:
- Working on campus
- Working off campus
- Cooperative Education programs
- Working after graduation
Students may question why they should consider working while studying in Canada, a few of the reasons include:
- Hands-on experience
- Increase your market value
- Valuable job search skills
- Evaluate your chosen profession
- Personal Growth
- Finance your education
- Make educated career choices
As the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website (www.cic.gc.ca) outlines, student’s who possess a valid study permit and who are enrolled full-time in a public Canadian college or university are able to begin working on campus upon arrival.
“Working at Saint Mary's University was a great opportunity to build up my experience,” says first-year student Aeshna. “I am able to learn about Canadian employer expectations. Whether I stay in Halifax or return home after I graduate, my resume will reflect that I have Canadian experience.”
Once students have been enrolled full-time in a Canadian public post-secondary institution for a minimum of 6 months and who possess a valid study permit are able to obtain an off-campus work permit to allow them to work off-campus. Students are required to have their college or university confirm their full-time status with the provincial/territorial governments.
Whether students choose to work on or off campus, the hours which students work should not exceed 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions and full-time during breaks (summer sessions, holiday closures).
“Most Canadians are working while they attend university,” says Bermudian student Omar “working allows us, as international students, to enhance our leadership skills and show that we can apply the knowledge we learn in the classroom and earn some money.”
Co-operative education is a method of learning in which students alternate their academic studies with paid four-month work terms in their field of study. Organizations, within Canada and internationally, employ these students full time for a four month period and provide mentorship to allow students to grow personally and professionally.
“When I entered university, my only work experience was babysitting, not very professional. My coop advisor helped me build a proper cover letter, resume and learn how to present myself in interviews,” Leah, fourth-year Business student “I have been offered full-time employment upon graduation, and now know what I need to succeed in a globalized workforce.”
For students who have studied in Canada and are looking to remain in Canada to work after graduation The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program allows students who have graduated from Canadian public post-secondary institutions to gain valuable Canadian work experience.
Veröffentlicht am: 17.05.2009
Autor: Kristen Sutherland (International Recruitment Specialist, Saint Mary's University, Kanada)
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