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Outpost Blog
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Immigration to Canada for construction and engineering professionals
- Feb 14, 2019
- By Ruairi Spillane
Welcome to the Outpost Recruitment guide to immigrating to Canada for construction and engineering professionals. The immigration experts at our sister website, Moving2Canada.com, helped us to develop this guide, which has been updated for 2019. Spending a few minutes now to become familiar with which Canadian immigration programs are open…
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Hiring: Play your part in Canada’s LNG industry
- Jan 23, 2019
- By Ruairi Spillane
In October 2018, after years of speculation and frustration, LNG Canada announced a final investment decision (FID) on the mega $40bn project in Kitimat, a small coastal town in Northern BC. The LNG liquefaction plant in Kitimat will be Canada’s first LNG export facility, with further mega projects expected to…
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Brexit and Canada: opportunities for construction and engineering workers
- Jan 21, 2019
- By Ruairi Spillane
With the prospect of a chaotic no-deal Brexit edging ever closer, an increasing number of construction and engineering workers in the UK are weighing up their options for working abroad. Canada is chief among the destinations where construction workers can not only continue their careers, but also watch them grow.…
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Why the best job applicants may not need a cover letter
- Nov 13, 2017
- By Ruairi Spillane
Do I need a cover letter for my job application? My short answer is: no, unless specifically asked to provide one. The reason is that a cover letter is generally used for an unsolicited online application. Online applications are anonymous cold introductions without any personal touch. Best avoided. If you…
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B.C.’s Construction Workforce Poised For Growth
- May 14, 2017
- By Alan Regan
Up to 17,000 new workers could be hired in British Columbia’s construction industry over the next five years, according to a new forecast by BuildForce Canada. Their latest predictions indicate that proposed transportation, pipeline, LNG, and mining projects will be the main driver behind the job growth, increasing employment in…
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‘Should I use a recruiter?’ Here are 6 scenarios where you should not.
- May 14, 2017
- By Ruairi Spillane
Outpost Recruitment founder, Ruairi Spillane, has spent five years placing jobseekers with Canada’s top construction and engineering companies in permanent roles. Jobseekers often ask themselves ‘should I use a recruiter?’, and in this opinion piece, Ruairi outlines six scenarios where jobseekers should instead apply to companies in those industries directly.…
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Top 10 mistakes job seekers make
- May 09, 2017
- By Ruairi Spillane
There are many simple mistakes job seekers make, which can be easily avoided. Outpost Recruitment founder, Ruairi Spillane, explains how. Over five years of working in recruitment, Outpost has gathered lots of anecdotal evidence on what works and what doesn’t when searching for a job. Do you have to use…
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A quick guide to networking in Canada
- Mar 08, 2017
- By Ruairi Spillane
If you’re looking to advance your career, then you’ll need to make sure you take full advantage of the opportunities for networking in Canada. Outpost Recruitment founder, Ruairi Spillane, explains. Why do some construction professionals follow a seamless upward path from role to role? How do recruitment agencies know exactly…
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What job titles are used in construction in Canada?
- Feb 22, 2017
- By Ruairi Spillane
Transitioning to work in construction in Canada as a newcomer can be difficult. When you lack local experience it’s crucial that you can get up to speed on the local market as quickly as possible. At Outpost Recruitment, we understand what employers are looking for when assessing international candidates. In…
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How to create a short, custom LinkedIn profile URL
- Dec 13, 2016
- By Alan Regan
We all know having a LinkedIn profile is a crucial resource in your job search. But the default LinkedIn profile URL can be long, clunky, and difficult to include on a resume or CV. Luckily, LinkedIn provides an option for you to create a short, custom LinkedIn profile URL. By default, your URL…