Based on the immigration application criteria, most immigrants are highly educated and very talent. They have good jobs in their home countries. They are well trained, educated and professional. No doubt they are equipped with the professional skills to perform their duties at work. These are so-called hard skills.
It is often said that new immigrants are often hired by their hard skills, but fired by their soft skills. Soft skills can be anything from organizational skills to leadership. The most important soft skills include -
Communication skill
Presentation skill
Initiative
Leadership
Small talk
Flexibility
Business etiquette
Problem solving
Negotiation
Soft skills are transferable. They can be used in many different types of jobs. They are personal qualities and attitudes that can help you work well with others.
The communication skill is the most common and important skill among all skills. For newcomers, this can help them listen and understand instructions at work and get along well with colleagues. Unless you choose to work with people from your own countries. Otherwise, English proficiency ability is a key to enable effective communications. English courses are available everywhere in any forms. You can learn and improve your English anywhere and anytime as long as you are willing and eager to learn.
Meanwhile, the understanding of the Canadian culture and work culture are also very important. Different culture would use different verbal or written expression in communication. Some colleges and settlement organizations provide English courses in relation to Canadian culture. These courses are helpful in knowing the work culture and would enhance the communication skill as well.