Various economic, cultural and/or political factors might influence the labour market in your country of destination.

Research on current and projected labour-market trends might prove useful when deciding to pursue work opportunities outside Canada. It will enable you to learn about:

• the number of current job vacancies and their geographic location within the country;
• average wages;
• various employers looking for qualifications similar to yours;
• the long-term outlook for occupations related to your qualifications;
• current unemployment/employment levels.

To obtain this information, you can contact the country's:

• embassy or consulate in Canada;
• ministry or department responsible for the labour market and employment;
• regulatory body or professional association for your occupation;
• public or private job-search services;
• national information centre.¹

WSE's Directory of International Labour-Mobility Resources provides contact information for some countries.

If you intend to return to Canada later on, either to work or to pursue further studies, we strongly recommend you consult WSE's comprehensive information on academic credential recognition in Canada.