Canadian Citizens: Ying Xie and Job Openings

canadian citizens: It's just a like a job fair where you walk in and chat with the person at the booth.'- Ying Xie, In-TAC They are chatting with a real person, according to CBC. It's just a like a job fair where you walk in and chat with the person at the booth, said Ying Xie, senior manager of In-TAC. As of Thursday morning's launch, more than 2,600 people from 85 countries had registered to vye for roughly 1,300 job openings. Launched by the non-profit International Talent Acquisition Centre In-TAC with support from the federal government, the two-day fair allows Canadian citizens, permanent residents and foreigners with work permits to upload their resum s and chat online with representatives of 64 Canadian employers, large and small. The jobs range from professional positions to skilled trades to cleaning staff. Ying Xie, senior manager of In-TAC, said the virtual career fair is a good opportunity for smaller Canadian cities and towns to attract immigrants. In addition to helping them secure a job before they arrive in Canada, Xie said In-TAC can help answer applicants' questions about schools and communities. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.