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Background checks in Canada: types, costs and what employers accept

Get a criminal record check from a police service or an online provider. In October 2026 most cost $25 to $80. Vulnerable sector checks come from police only.

October 27, 20267 min read

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Do you need Canadian experience to get a job in Canada?

Usually not. Employers who ask for Canadian experience want proof you can do the job here. This is how newcomers can give them that proof, step by step.

October 27, 20267 min read

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Free skills and employability assessments in Canada: where to start

Job Bank, Skills for Success, WorkBC, Employment Ontario and settlement agencies offer free skills checks in Canada. Here is which one to use first.

October 27, 20267 min read

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Are you job-ready? A practical checklist for the Canadian job market

You are job-ready in Canada when you can name your target role, prove its core skills, hand over a Canadian resume and references, and pass routine checks.

October 27, 20267 min read

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LinkedIn skill assessments are gone. Here's how to prove your skills now

LinkedIn retired its skill assessments and set the badges for removal in 2024. Here are the options that now prove your skills, who checks each one and what it costs.

October 27, 20267 min read

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What is an Employability Score? How START Canada measures job readiness

An Employability Score measures how ready you are for a specific job. START Canada's draws on more than 10,000 questions across technology, business and soft skills.

January 24, 20254 min read

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How to get job-ready in Canada: a guide for newcomers, students and career changers

Getting job-ready in Canada means picking a target role, proving the skills it needs and closing one gap at a time. Here is how to do it, step by step.

January 14, 20255 min read

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