ca guide to entering the Canadian labor market for international students

**1. Initial preparation**

– **Social Insurance Number (SIN):** Required to work in Canada.

– **Opening a bank account:** for financial management and receiving salary from the employer.

**2. Work while studying**

– **Work inside the university:** including jobs in the facilities, offices or recreational spaces of the university

– **Working outside the university:** Need to be fully registered and have a valid SIN.

– **Co-op Internship:** Practical experience related to your field of study.

**3. Work after graduation**

– **Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP):** Allows graduates to work in Canada.

– **Express Entry:** A system for the entry of skilled labor, including graduates, to obtain permanent residence

– **Provincial Nominee Program (PNP):** Provinces can select people with specific skills for permanent residence.