{"id":22182,"date":"2019-11-23T07:46:22","date_gmt":"2019-11-23T12:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/?p=22182"},"modified":"2024-12-19T16:43:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T21:43:43","slug":"how-to-stay-positive-when-dealing-with-no","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/living\/life-in-canada\/how-to-stay-positive-when-dealing-with-no","title":{"rendered":"How to stay positive when dealing with NO!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/stay-positive-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"happy positive smiley face balloons \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2019\/11\/16153328\/stay-positive-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2019\/11\/16153328\/stay-positive-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2019\/11\/16153328\/stay-positive-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2019\/11\/16153328\/stay-positive-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2019\/11\/16153328\/stay-positive-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have recently arrived in Canada, you likely know how important it is to stay positive when dealing with NO!<\/p>\n<p>No! The word none of us like to hear. And when that happens repeatedly, it certainly isn\u2019t the best feeling on earth. For some reason or the other you will keep hearing this word in your initial few months of arrival.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be disheartened, and stay positive. It is all part of your settlement into this wonderful country, Canada! Just imagine walking into a large hall where you do not know anybody, how would you react? Overwhelmed?! This is somewhat similar. You are walking into a new country, though as a Permanent Resident, but someone completely new and alien to the people here. They know nothing about your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>qualities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>background<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>religious beliefs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>habits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>behaviour, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You need to make your presence felt, your personality needs to shine.<\/p>\n<p>Now as fancy as that might sound, what we all wonder is: how am I going to do that?!\u00a0 It will take time to figure that out. We all did, eventually. A few examples of the NO\u2019s you could hear in your settlement process are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NO! to bank loans (though you\u2019ve never been a defaulter)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>NO! to renting a place (though you\u2019re a good, clean &amp; responsible person)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>NO! to buying a car or phone through financing (though you\u2019re not a crook)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>NO! to jobs (though you might have applied with better credentials than required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There could be a few more NO\u2019s! but these I believe, are the most concerning. The immediate next question that comes to mind is How and What should I do to overcome these? So, through my personal experience let me guide you on how to stay positive and steps you could take to smile through this NO! challenge.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Four tips on how to stay positive when dealing with NO!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>1. Build your social life<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Job and money are two of the biggest pain points for most of us but what we often forget is that this is going to be our new home. You need a social life (friends) too. People you can trust, confide, party, relax, travel and do things you can\u2019t do at work. We often leave this aspect of our new life to be dealt with later but, let me remind you it\u2019s a very important feel good factor. We all love to have some downtime and that\u2019s when you will crave your social circle the most. So, invest your initial few days to get to know the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>neighbourhood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>language (if you can) of the locals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Join your neighbourhood library for example. You can read up a lot from there too. Most public libraries even have regular events which have good attendance by newcomers and locals alike. Some libraries even have events happening around the city which are free to attend and those could be sweet spots to meet and interact with people. Also, look up google\/local websites for events happening in different parts of the city, which you could access conveniently. Never hurts to travel a bit. You\u2019ll get to know your city better ????.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Join-your-neighbourhood-library.jpg\" alt=\"neighbourhood library events\" width=\"395\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2019\/11\/16153311\/Join-your-neighbourhood-library.jpg 512w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2019\/11\/16153311\/Join-your-neighbourhood-library-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Socialising Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts to help you stay positive<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22275 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dealing-with-no-2.jpg\" alt=\"Socializing tips\" width=\"264\" height=\"266\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smile, be humble and greet everyone. Sweetness always pays, besides showing your friendly approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Speak with confidence. Doesn\u2019t matter if your language\/accent isn\u2019t as polished as theirs, it\u2019s your confidence that will grab their attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Be prepared to listen. It\u2019s a virtue that shows you respect for what others are saying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have an open mind. You never know when someone could pass on something vital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Be prepared to learn and accept different personalities and people. Canada embraces diversity, and if you show respect, you\u2019ll get it back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Social events are fun and passive networking zones, not areas where you carry your resume around. Do not go looking for work with every person you meet! Remember you are there to make friends, not colleagues. If that happens in a casual way, then super!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid political and religious topics as much as you can. They\u2019re sensitive topics for some and you never know when you may press a pain point. Best to be neutral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t hesitate to talk to more and more people. As they say, \u2018Never put all your eggs in one basket\u2019. You want to know the maximum number of people you can.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>2. Create a Canadian Style Resume<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You have tens of years of experience or just good enough, the capability of handling big teams or working in one, a master&#8217;s degree or a professional certification or a unique skill set, it all boils down to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/how-to-create-a-canadian-style-resume-free-template\/\">creating a CV\/Resume<\/a> which\u00a0matches the requirements and guidelines of the Canadian Market. As we all know it is important to stand out and be seen and a good structured resume can do the trick.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22280 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Build-a-Canadian-style-resume.jpg\" alt=\"Build a Canadian style resume\" width=\"241\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2019\/11\/16153312\/Build-a-Canadian-style-resume.jpg 241w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2019\/11\/16153312\/Build-a-Canadian-style-resume-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Most of us follow and circulate our old (home country) resume and are often left disappointed to learn that we were not even considered for the position which was right up our alley. It is because of this very reason; not following the Canadian resume formatting styles. You do not need to completely rework your existing resume but would need to tweak and change it to match the requirements of the Canadian standards. It\u2019s just like in any other country so don\u2019t look at it as an added burden of work but as a means to revisit your old and maybe outdated style.<\/p>\n<p>A simple do and don\u2019t avoid blindly copying someone else\u2019s work. Take it as an example and be unique in your own way. See how you could best maximize your experience and skills and design your resume\/CV your way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>For more ideas on how to create a Canadian-style resume and helpful templates, download our free ebook:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[cjtoolbox name=&#8217;Resume Template&#8217;]<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>3. Build your network<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t you feel that jealousy or anger when you see someone half as skilled or experienced as you work at a good job? I did! No shame in that. But in my first few weeks, I realized that it all comes down to how well you\u2019re connected. How many people do you know and vice-versa? And No! it\u2019s not just on LinkedIn or other social media platforms, but in person. It\u2019s a well-known fact, most jobs anywhere in the world are \u2018hidden\u2019 jobs.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of organised networking events that take place throughout the city; some formal and some informal. Make sure to keep a regular tab of these and try and make it to a few each month, irrespective of having a job or not. You should always consider yourself new to the country and maximize the opportunity to meet and get to know more people. You never know where life takes you and what you may discover along the way.<\/p>\n<p>An anonymous quote I read comes to mind here:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u2018When it comes to networking, a single strong bond is better than a stack of business cards.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Here are some helpful networking tips<\/h2>\n<table class=\" aligncenter\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Networking Do\u2019s<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Networking Don\u2019ts<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a handy networking business card<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be eager to listen &amp; understand<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a common professional interest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appreciate a good point with a polite smile<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep conversation formal &amp; tone friendly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greet &amp; meet multiple people<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send a Thank You note later, if possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not distribute your resume as flyers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid political &amp; religious discussions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be distracted while listening<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t take notes, try to absorb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid flirting, flaunting, or bragging<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be intimidated<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t beg for a job. Discuss skills &amp; opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>4. Find your home away from home<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Immigration doesn\u2019t guarantee you a job, a home or a car. Now the big question when you arrive is finding the right place to live and the right way to travel. For most of us, our first home is a rental unit\/apartment or just a room in a shared space. A good rental is always a struggle to find and when you do, you hear the dreaded NO! Prospective landlords may say you don\u2019t have good credit, references or a full-time job. Now you\u2019re so new to the country that none of the above reasons can be rectified any time soon.<\/p>\n<p>The concerns landlords have in an immigrant-dominant population might sound a bit harsh, but if you look at it from a landlord\u2019s perspective it\u2019s fair too. They could or may foresee a situation where they or their rental unit could be crooked. So, what do you do then? All is not lost here.<\/p>\n<p>Now you can\u2019t wait to settle in until you have a job. You need a home irrespective. So here working around some of the above-discussed points such as building your social life, friends\/colleagues, etc. could vouch for you. There have been occasions when landlords track the social media accounts of prospective tenants to investigate the authenticity of the person, so here your local Canadian professional connections could come in handy (at least it did so in a few cases I saw).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How these activities will help you stay positive when dealing with NO!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now what good do these activities do? They\u2019ll help you to overcome NO! stay positive, and help you to blend into life in Canada. When you know how to stay positive, slowly but surely, you begin to realize that the initial struggle is a phase and not the end of the world. Everything starts to fall in place just like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. It has never been and never will be easy to migrate to a foreign land and expect everything to go as planned from day one. So, keep hustling, smiling, and have a positive attitude and be ready to stumble, fall and eventually rise. Learn to respect your new friends, try to embrace their culture, habits, and rules and always be ready to help.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>My father told me before I left home to settle in Canada \u201cSon, people are not bad! Circumstances make them behave differently\u201d, so always have compassion in your heart and don\u2019t be judgmental too soon and you will be just fine.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No! The word none of us like to hear. And when that happens repeatedly, it certainly isn\u2019t the best feeling on earth. 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