Life of a Software Engineer in Canada | Resume tips | Journey

#techlayoffs #layoffs #canada
Chapters:
00:00 Hook
00:34 Overview
01:04 India and UK
03:29 Switzerland
04:22 Moved to Canada
06:14 Job Profile
07:52 Work Culture India v/s Europe v/s Canada
09:35 Changed job in Canada
12:06 Interview Differences India v/s Canada
14:55 Service based v/s Product bases companies
16:44 Challenges of being in tech
19:27 Layoff experience
24:02 Trends in tech
26:00 Tips for new immigrants
28:21 Salary increments
29:08 Rapid Fire
33:16 Outro
In this episode of Workwise Conversations, we sit down with Amanpreet Chawla, a seasoned software engineer who has navigated his career across India, the UK, Switzerland, and now Canada. Currently on PR in Canada, Amanpreet shares his unique perspectives and experiences from working in these diverse environments.
Amanpreet's journey began long before he set foot in Canada. He offers a detailed account of his work experiences in India, Switzerland, and the UK, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities each country presented. Amanpreet also delves into his work profile and provides a comparative analysis of the job markets and workplace cultures in these regions.
One of the most compelling parts of our conversation is Amanpreet's recent layoff experience. In 2024, the tech industry in Canada saw significant upheaval, with over 50,000 professionals losing their jobs due to economic downturns and company restructuring. Amanpreet was among those affected by these layoffs in Toronto. He opens up about the emotional and professional impact of the layoff, sharing how he navigated this challenging period. From updating his resume and LinkedIn profile to strategizing his job search, Amanpreet offers valuable insights into his approach to job hunting in Canada.
We also explore the differences he noticed in the interview processes between India and Canada and how he effectively switched jobs within Canada. Amanpreet provides practical advice on resume building, leveraging LinkedIn, and preparing for interviews.
As Amanpreet plans to move to Bangalore, India, for some time, he reflects on his career journey and the next steps in his professional life. This conversation is packed with practical advice, personal stories, and a deep dive into the global tech industry's current landscape.
Amanpreet's Linkedin Profile: / amanpreet-chawla-a75b3778
Jaskeerat's Linkedin Profile: / jaskeerat-singh-bhatia

[@jasminekaur3437]

What a roller coaster ride and a series of experiences in various jobs n countries!! Must watch for IT professionals 👍

[@WorkWiseCanada]

Thanks 😊

[@ravinderbirsinghbhatia8841]

Great insight. Will help those in India who are aspiring to be in Canada for a better future. Well done.

[@WorkWiseCanada]

Thanks 😊

[@jasminekaurgulati3397]

Helpful & Insightful!

[@WorkWiseCanada]

Thanks 😊

[@manpreetkaur-mf9ud]

Nice explanation and suggestions👍🏼

[@WorkWiseCanada]

Thanks 😊

[@HarshDeepKour-ci3ey]

Insightful 👍🏻

[@WorkWiseCanada]

Thanks

[@Hazara26]

Indians saturated the tech industry like Punjabis did the trucking. It is going to be the future less jobs and more people. Now Canada has opened the door for immigrants and the countries whose population is exploding don't have work in their countries heading here and destroying the job market here.

[@WorkWiseCanada]

Who to blame? The policy makers or the immigrants?

[@HarshDeepKour-ci3ey]

It is the survival of the fittest. Those who have skills will always over power.

[@Hazara26]

@@WorkWiseCanada both. Because the policy maker think people are honest and blind trust them. And the immigrants take the advantage of the policy maker and become dishonest.