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Posted Jan 07, 2022 15:16

Hi!

I'm a Canadian citizen, but I did my BBA and MBA from Pakistan. I know it's hard, if not impossible, for immigrants (non citizens) to get a job in a country like Canada with their foreign degrees, but do you think It'll be easy for me to get a job with my Pakistani degree since I have Canadian nationality.

I'll be waiting for a response. Thank you

[Edited by Powered on Jan 09, 2022]

Hi! 
 
I'm a Canadian citizen, but I did my BBA and MBA from Pakistan. I know it's hard, if not impossible, for immigrants (non citizens) to get a job in a country like Canada with their foreign degrees, but do you think It'll be easy for me to get a job with my Pakistani degree since I have Canadian nationality. 
 
I'll be waiting for a response. Thank you

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Duncan

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Posted Jan 07, 2022 15:55

if you are in Canada, and have work experience there, it should be pretty easy to get a job. Being there seems to be the major obstacle.

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Powered

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Posted Jan 09, 2022 11:34

if you are in Canada, and have work experience there, it should be pretty easy to get a job. Being there seems to be the major obstacle.

I don't have work experience there, that's the problem. Plus, I have a Pakistani MBA degree.

[quote]if you are in Canada, and have work experience there, it should be pretty easy to get a job. Being there seems to be the major obstacle.  [/quote] I don't have work experience there, that's the problem. Plus, I have a Pakistani MBA degree.

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Duncan

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Posted Jan 09, 2022 12:31

Your degree won't be taken very seriously there. LUMS is the only internationally accredited school in pakistan so the average Pakistani MBA will be at best considered to be the equivalent of an undergraduate degree from a four-year program in North America. However there is a labour shortage in Canada and there is a good chance that you would be able to obtain a non-managerial role in the country. Your choices are

- either to obtain a Canadian qualification in the professional area that you would like to establish yourself in through a full-time programme or

- or to take a non-managerial role in Canada and then use part-time study to move yourself towards your professional goal.

PS The Canadian government has some good resources aimed at non-citizens migrating to Canada with tell them how many points they get for focusing on particular market sectors or having particular skills. I think that is a useful guide for anybody trying to find areas in the Canadian economy where particular skills will allow them to move rapidly into employment.

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Your degree won't be taken very seriously there. LUMS is the only internationally accredited school in pakistan so the average Pakistani MBA will be at best considered to be the equivalent of an undergraduate degree from a four-year program in North America. However there is a labour shortage in Canada and there is a good chance that you would be able to obtain a non-managerial role in the country. Your choices are  - either to obtain a Canadian qualification in the professional area that you would like to establish yourself in through a full-time programme or - or to take a non-managerial role in Canada and then use part-time study to move yourself towards your professional goal.  PS The Canadian government has some good resources aimed at non-citizens migrating to Canada with tell them how many points they get for focusing on particular market sectors or having particular skills. I think that is a useful guide for anybody trying to find areas in the Canadian economy where particular skills will allow them to move rapidly into employment.

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laurie

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Posted Jan 24, 2022 21:10

It really depends on the industry / field you are working in and what your work experience looks like. Lacking a network in the country will certainly put you at a disadvantage, and without a good chunk of specialized work experience, landing a management-level job would be challenging.

I agree with Duncan's two options - but whatever you can do to help develop your network in the country (maybe even through industry connections / events) or through your own connections would be a great start. Of course, an MBA from a highly ranked school in the country would help.

It really depends on the industry / field you are working in and what your work experience looks like. Lacking a network in the country will certainly put you at a disadvantage, and without a good chunk of specialized work experience, landing a management-level job would be challenging.  I agree with Duncan's two options - but whatever you can do to help develop your network in the country (maybe even through industry connections / events) or through your own connections would be a great start. Of course, an MBA from a highly ranked school in the country would help.

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MKennedy

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Posted Jan 24, 2022 23:55

Hi!

I'm a Canadian citizen, but I did my BBA and MBA from Pakistan. I know it's hard, if not impossible, for immigrants (non citizens) to get a job in a country like Canada with their foreign degrees, but do you think It'll be easy for me to get a job with my Pakistani degree since I have Canadian nationality.

I'll be waiting for a response. Thank you

What difference would it make if you learned it would be easier or harder to get a job? In the real world, nothing is ever easy when it comes to looking for a job. I am sorry to say that even if you graduate from the top MBA programs in Canada, you will still have to work your ass off to get a job. You can either see that as a personal challenge you will want to overcome or just give up hope. Many people take that risk, some avoid it. The decision is up to you.

TL;DR if you want to move to Canada, go there now and work hard to find a job (just like every ambitious immigrant). You can fail, but that's just part of life for everyone. Never assume job hunting is "easy".

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[quote]Hi! 
 
I'm a Canadian citizen, but I did my BBA and MBA from Pakistan. I know it's hard, if not impossible, for immigrants (non citizens) to get a job in a country like Canada with their foreign degrees, but do you think It'll be easy for me to get a job with my Pakistani degree since I have Canadian nationality. 
 
I'll be waiting for a response. Thank you [/quote] What difference would it make if you learned it would be easier or harder to get a job?  In the real world, nothing is ever easy when it comes to looking for a job.  I am sorry to say that even if you graduate from the top MBA programs in Canada, you will still have to work your ass off to get a job.  You can either see that as a personal challenge you will want to overcome or just give up hope.  Many people take that risk, some avoid it.  The decision is up to you.  TL;DR if you want to move to Canada, go there now and work hard to find a job (just like every ambitious immigrant).    You can fail, but that's just part of life for everyone.  Never assume job hunting is "easy".

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ZaWa999

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Posted Feb 08, 2022 12:27

if you are in Canada, and have work experience there, it should be pretty easy to get a job. Being there seems to be the major obstacle.

I don't have work experience there, that's the problem. Plus, I have a Pakistani MBA degree.

Canada is the best country to emigrate to right now. She has many different programs, study them all.To begin with you will have to work in low-paying jobs, but once you get your documents and status in order + take local courses for advanced training in your field, I am sure you will find the position you were looking for. Try, look, work, and everything will work out. All in good time.

[quote][quote]if you are in Canada, and have work experience there, it should be pretty easy to get a job. Being there seems to be the major obstacle.  [/quote] I don't have work experience there, that's the problem. Plus, I have a Pakistani MBA degree.  [/quote] Canada is the best country to emigrate to right now. She has many different programs, study them all.<div>To begin with you will have to work in low-paying jobs, but once you get your documents and status in order + take local courses for advanced training in your field, I am sure you will find the position you were looking for. </div><div>Try, look, work, and everything will work out. All in good time.</div>

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Mateen

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Posted Feb 10, 2022 12:53

but do you think It'll be easy for me to get a job with my Pakistani degree since I have Canadian nationality.

I'll be waiting for a response. Thank you

It is never easy to get a job anywhere. All you can do is try and make the process of getting the job a bit advantageous for yourself, in this case, either getting a Canadian degree or taking any role, irrespective of preferences, to get Canadian experience are good options.

but do you think It'll be easy for me to get a job with my Pakistani degree since I have Canadian nationality. 
 
I'll be waiting for a response. Thank you [/quote] It is never easy to get a job anywhere. All you can do is try and make the process of getting the job a bit advantageous for yourself, in this case, either getting a Canadian degree or taking any role, irrespective of preferences, to get Canadian experience are good options.

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