Is it possible to do work on Amazon and e-commerce while doing software engineering?

Hello, Thank you for watching. Unfortunately, I do not have any "network" or "connections" that may be helpful in this scenario. You may reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn who recruit SDEs for US/Canada companies. You may also try organizations like VanHack.com I hope that is helpful.

At the moment, no engineering license is required to be a software developer/engineer in Canada. Yes, you can be a software developer/engineer without a degree, just that it is a more difficult path to thread.

@@pharma-codehello. I wanted to ask same question. So if it is difficult, what would be the best way to land a job in IT, Canada. I’m going to come to Toronto. Do I have to participate the courses as you did? How can I find such as courses in Toronto. Could you help me about it? Thanks in advance.

If your goal is to get a software developer role specifically, you will need to learn software development skills. You can choose to learn on your own via online courses or register for a university program or join a bootcamp. I would recommend either a University program or a Canadian bootcamp because they would issue a Canadian certification and most likely help with internship placement, which is good for Canadian experience. On the other hand, if you already have a computer science or technology-related education, then, this might not be needed. Either way, you will also need to learn how to pass technical/coding interviews as well as non-technical) behavioural interviews. You can watch this other video of mine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJXJcn6uq7loebMsi=rx6Fp241hq7X0y4X

@@pharma-code Thanks for dropping an answer. I have been learning and improving my skills on .NET for 1 years. My background similar to yours. I worked in different field for 9 years. When I come to there, I want to shift my career to software engineering. As you mentioned, it could be difficult for me because of no experience previously. I have checked the courses that are funded by government, but looks like I am not eligible since my visa type worker. So, could you tell me what would you do if you were me?

.Net is a great framework that is high in demand in Canada and North America. Unfortunately, I don't have any other ideas or solutions I can recommend at this point in time.

Thank you for watching. All the best with your plans.

How’s it going Francis

Yes, in my case, the certificate definitely helped in getting more interviews. However, I still had to do very well during the interview sessions.

Hello Pharm. You can ask your questions here or connect over LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/olaniyitralph/ or Social Media (links in the description box).

Thank you. Did you write the pharmacy board exams?

Also if I get into Canada through the Student Visa, do I still need to take the pharmacy board exams?

@@patmebg3794 No, I did not write the PEBC exams because I do not intend to practice pharmacy in Canada.

@@patmebg3794 Yes, every foreign-trained pharmacist is required to write the PEBC exams before they can be licensed to practice.

Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, I do not provide consultation. You can ask your questions here or connect over LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/olaniyitralph/ or Social Media (links in the description box), and I will be glad to answer to the best of my knowledge.

Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, I do not provide consultation. You can ask your questions here or connect over LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/olaniyitralph/ or Social Media (links in the description box), and I will be glad to answer to the best of my knowledge.

Thanks for the feedback. I will take note of the audio.

@@pharma-code 🙏appreciated

Thanks for watching. I would suggest that you check out vanhack.com/ as I have seen/heard success stories from them.

Hello James, Thanks for your feedback. Unfortunately, I am currently not aware of any developer openings for non-residents of Canada. I would suggest that you check out vanhack.com/ as I have seen/heard success stories from them.

True.

Hello Afolayan, Thanks for watching. Your frontend developer experience will be very valuable. However, the truth about job applications is that citizens, permanent residents, and work permit holders will always be considered first before visitors and non-residents. Not all companies are authorized to hire non-residents and not all are encouraged to go through the requirements and fees to hire visitors & non-residents. So, the competition would be very high and it will be very difficult to find a job as a developer while being a visitor. I would suggest that you explore organizations like VanHack.com who already have companies with sponsorship authorizations willing and ready to hire and sponsor developers from outside Canada.

Hello, I would suggest that you reach out to the admission offices of the colleges/universities of interest to confirm their admission requirements of their computer science programs. Check their websites for their requirements and/or email them for answers.

True, some provinces require licensed pharmacists. Although, I don't think all the provinces do need pharmacists.

Thank you for watching and subscribing. Yes, definitely, your development experience counts here in Canada. Do you have a computer science or related engineering degree/education? If yes, that's even more awesome. Your education and your 9 years of development experience (with a well-written Canadian resume) are more than enough to get you to interviews. Passing the interviews will definitely require some preparations on data structures and algorithms as well as behavioral questions. In summary, your work (development) experience is a great asset. All the best with your plans!

@@pharma-code yes I do have Telecommunications Engineering degree and I am also a registered Engineer with Government. I saw one of your video where you showed Canadian Resume format but it was not clear. Can you give me link to video where you attached link to Canadian CV format. Thanks

@@SaadZafar2 That sounds great. Sorry, I don't have any specific link to share. You can check out Google search results for recommendations. I am sure it would yield good suggestions. Maybe, someday, I will make a video on this topic.

Hello, Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, I am not sure how I can be of much help. I suppose there are many ways you could search for various implementations of various kinds of technology that can be integrated into your pharmacy practice to improve pharmacy workflow, patient care, and general efficiency. So, this could range from personal applications to system applications to even robotics or AI, and so on.

Thank you

Yes, it is difficult to get a software developer job as an immigrant especially if you do not have a Canadian certificate or experience. Even junior developer roles are difficult to get into. However, with enough persistence and some additional tips, anyone would eventually get in just like I did and many others have done as well. You can watch my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJXJcn6uq7loebM I explain the steps to take to get a Canadian certificate via bootcamps, leverage internships, connect with local developers, resume building, and GitHub projects, and many more.

@@pharma-code I mean if I studying in Canada and after I graduated, is it hard to find a junior developer job for me?ty so much if you answered my question

@@kenyup7936 Studying in Canada would definitely provide you with a Canadian degree as well as Canadian experience (via internships while studying). So, getting a full-time position after graduation should not be as difficult when compared to an individual without those two advantages. Nonetheless, you still need to learn how to write a Canadian resume and prepare of technical (algorithms & data structures) and non-technical interviews. All of which I explained in the video I shared in my previous comment.

@@pharma-code ty so much,I appreciated you

Hello Emmanuel, Thanks for watching. This is my personal opinion: as long as I have a choice, I would choose Alberta as opposed to Ontario. Ontario is a very expensive province to live in. With the ongoing economic and inflation issues, it is even much more expensive. So, regardless of what you earn as a software engineer (salaries are relatively higher in Ontario), a huge proportion of your income will go toward bills (and taxes too, are this is also relatively higher in Ontario). However, in Alberta, despite the economic situation and inflation that also affects us here, it is still relatively manageable (it is tough as well, but, very much manageable). Nevertheless, there are still people who are able to make it work in Ontario by living outside the GTA. So, you may also consider this option if you decide to choose Ontario. Ontario may have more opportunities for software engineers compared with Alberta (the tech ecosystem, in recent years, is also rapidly growing especially in Calgary), but, as long as you are able to work for any employer across provinces, remote work is always an option, so, you can apply for remote positions outside of Alberta (while you live in Alberta). That's my personal opinion.

I appreciated very much. I think I'm going to consider all those points

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I know quite a few. I can program in PHP, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, and C#.

I believe most Canadian companies allow employees to change roles when the opportunity arises. So, YES, you can switch from game design to game developer/engineer as long as you have the skills when the opportunity arises. You will need to learn the required programming languages used by your company for game development. For instance, you may need to learn C# if Unity engine is used, or, learn C++ if Unreal engine is used. There are tons of materials you can use to learn in your spare time, especially video resources on KZbin. You can also have discussions with the game developers in your company to learn what specific tools and languages are used. All the best with your learning!

Hello fellow pharmacist, Sorry, I am not an immigration consultant. Hence, I can not provide advice or guidance on immigration. I can only explain what I personally did and the steps I took. Maybe, someday, I might share a video to explain all I (we, as a family) did. All immigration information is available on the Canada.ca website - www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html I would suggest that you check out the services of certified Canadian immigration consultants.

@@pharma-code Thanks a lot bro..... If you could do a video about the procedure of you've done for your immigration process would be very helpful......

@@mohamedriza4007 Maybe, someday. Thank you for the video suggestion.

Yes, it is tough, especially with the current inflation. Yes, having a partner definitely makes a whole lot of difference.

Hello Adewale, There are a number of ways to switch careers. The common ways include: 1. Going back to school 2. Going to a boot camp 3. Learning on your own by following online courses or tutorials They each have their unique opportunities and challenges that vary from costs to time to ease. Personally, I followed #3 then #2. So, you can try out the boot camp and personal learning routes. It would require lots of dedication and perseverance.

All the boot camps I am currently familiar with are Canadian. So, I do not think you can enroll in them from outside Canada. You may be able to find out boot camps in your location that you can enroll in, learn, build some projects, and gain some work experience even before coming to Canada (if you choose to).

Hello, Thanks for watching. 1. No, you do not need to be a Canadian PR first to apply for Canadian jobs. There are some companies willing to provide work sponsorship for developers/engineers outside Canada. There are also companies like VanHack - vanhack.com/ that can help developers/engineers find Canadian companies with sponsorship. 2. Yes, you can also explore the Canadian Express Entry program in addition to following #1 above. All the best with your plans!