 Unit 7. Employment. For many people in Canada, finding and keeping a job is an important way to become financially independent. There are laws in Canada that protect employees from unfair treatment based on gender, age, race, social class, marital or family status, language, religion, nationality, immigration status, sexual orientation, and ability or disability. This includes making changes to workplaces so that people with disabilities can work there. Neither the government of Canada nor your government funded organization or your sponsors can guarantee you a job upon your arrival in Canada. Finding a job takes time and effort. There are many ways to find jobs in Canada. Check employment websites and social media. Network with friends, relatives, community members and sponsors. Visit a government funded organization. Meet employers in person or attend events called job fairs where you can meet potential employers and learn about jobs they have. Here are some helpful tips to overcome challenges in finding a job. First, keep in mind that English or French language skills are essential in finding a job in Canada. If you have low language skills in English or French, take a transitional job. In other words, try and get any job that allows you to practice a language. If you have no experience working in Canada, do an internship. Work at a short term entry level job in your field of work to gain experience. If you're unfamiliar with workplace culture in Canada, register for a bridging program. A training that helps you gain Canadian experience in your field of work and understand workplace culture. Or register into a mentoring program, a way of matching you with a mentor in your desired field of work. This person shares tips and connects you with others in your field of work. If you have work experience or have completed studies outside of Canada that are not recognized, apply to have your foreign experience and education recognized in Canada. This may take some time. If you do not have a large network of people in Canada who can connect you with a job, volunteering is a great way to gain some temporary, non-paid, Canadian work experience while building your network. Every workplace has its own culture and work expectations. Adapting to the culture of a new workplace and media expectations is important in keeping a job and advancing in a career. Ask your government-funded organization or your sponsors to connect you with employment-related services.