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If you're looking for jobs in the Canadian marketplace, you need to be using a Canadian centric online job site, not one in India. In Canada these are the largest job bulletin boards that provide opportunities for all industries and are not focussed on just entry level/minimum wage positions...

NEVER pay a job placement company or recruiter money for their services. In Canada these services are no-fee based for the job seeker. If they ask for $$$, walk away - they are not a true placement company. Also, if you ever speak with an agency or recruiter that says they can 'guarentee'...

Unlike the US, the Telecom market in Canada is alot smaller. There are fewer players, and the big 3 (Bell, Telus, Rogers) have monopolies in many geographic areas. What certainly has happened over the last few years is internet and cable companies like Shaw are branching out into this...

European resumes are very different then Canadian resumes, so it's a good idea to review how the format and content need to be different. A good resource is www.careego.com, this is written by Canadian Human Resource Professionals and there are many examples of Canadian styled resumes and 'how...

Rasila - this job fair is for people to physcially attend. There are a few virtual career fairs that happen from time to time, but most are still in-person events.

You can google the terms to get the exact meanings, however here are some explanations: bondable - refers to the fact that you have no criminal record and if required could handle monies and/or securities with a company. Anyone who has a criminal required is not bondable. Basic security...

There are excellent schools in both the Markham and Mississauga area, so I would decide where you want to live first. Depending on where you settle, your children will be in a certain boundary/area that says their designated school is 'X' and they will attend that school, sometimes there is...

The value of distance learning has increased quite a bit and has much better recognition and overall standing than 5+ years ago. It can be a great option for people where time and/or distance is a problem to get to the actual institution. If you have the time and money to pursue University...

There's never harm in dropping resumes off, but a caution is that each company will want to feel special, so you may need to spend some time upfront and customize cover letters for each one -- yes, this does take time, but companies don't like to feel like a number anymore then job seekers...

It will often depend on the country where you received your degree. It's always a good idea to have your credentials qualifed to your target country/province. http://www.credentials.gc.ca/

See what grants and scholarships McGill offers and alternatively see if you're eligible for an OSAP loan.

College and University students really take any type of job while they're both taking classes and during the summer. Retail/Food services is the most popular. You'll likely get minimum wage. Any experience is good - the more customer service experience you get is often great for the resume.

check out some of the most popular Canadian bulletin boards: www.workopolis.com www.indeed.ca www.eluta.ca

As many people have previously posted on the forums -- it's very challenging to find work when you're here for a short period of time - but of course there is no harm in beginning the process. Other sites I would highly recommend are: www.eluta.ca www.indeed.ca www.monster.ca where you can...

Job searching is all about networking. I'd suggest you see if the school you attended in Guelph has any type of onsite career centre to help you access leads and opportunities. Most of the people on this forum are like yourself and are looking for work vs in a position to offer leads or actual...

Some of the Commonwealth countries 'seem' to have an easier time for equivalency, but you'll still need to apply dirrectly to validate your education: http://www.credentials.gc.ca/

Here are some other sites: http://keystoneschoolonline.com/landing/homeschool?gclid=CM3IlrrGsqcCFQ975QodmCNR-Q&ef_id=5uRNb55P7yEAAAuL:20110303135735:s This site is promoted through the Alberta government: http://education.alberta.ca/parents/choice.aspx To get more information, just google...

Lately, I've noticed A LOT of discussion about the importance of Canadian work experience. I think many on this forum are just trying to share their personal experiences and wisdom. It's not meant to sound discouraging -- but it's important to understand the actual realities -- not what the...

Some of you may find this helpful to few these short 3-6 minute video vignettes on different Canadian job search strategies. - Where Jobs are Found - Behavioural Interviewing - Preparing for Job Interviews - The Interview Process - Personal Branding - Interview Preparation - Networking...

Depending on the region you're targetting to move to within Alberta go online to the local Teaching Boards to see further information. Each province has slightly different requirements, so I would also go to the Alberta Teachers Federation site to glean further information...