In this episode we delve deeper into the advice from Umair Ayyub, a seasoned supply chain leader with over a decade of experience in procurement and distribution. Umair shares his insights about differences in work culture between Canada and Pakistan, the importance of work-life balance and the value of personal interests in the Canadian job market. He also dispels myths about job hunting in Canada, such as the need for referrals and local experience, advising listeners to focus on target jobs and build strong resumes instead. Umair elaborates on networking strategies, recommending LinkedIn as a powerful networking tool for professionals planning to migrate to Canada. The discussion wraps up highlighting the power of continuous learning and helping others for personal and professional fulfillment.
Timestamps
0:00 EP 10 | Supply Chain Leader | Ft. Umair Ayyub
01:00 Introduction
01:52 Work Environment: Canada vs Pakistan
03:36 5 Myths In The Job Market - Immigrants Moving To Canada
04:38 1st Myth - Get Advice From The Right People
06:10 2nd Myth - Single Page Resume
06:56 3rd Myth - Change Resume for Each Job
09:40 4th Myth - Referrals Required
10:56 5th Myth - Require Canadian Experience
13:08 Important Reference Point - Pakistani Companies
14:01 Being Successful In The West In The First 2/3 Months
16:51 Importance of Landing at The Right Time
19:26 Recruitment Firms In Canada
21:03 Finding It Impossible To Land a Role
25:21 Nailing Fit In Interviews As An Immigrant In The West
29:35 Useful Groups Joined As A Professional
32:51 Reaching Out In A professional Manner
35:08 Specific Recruitment Firms
36:19 Effective Networking
40:34 Best Platform For Networking
42:53 Maintain Networks Long-Term
45:58 Getting Over Exhaustion And Rejection In The Recruitment Process
49:06 Defining Success
