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[obryan20]

Friends, got my first job. Initial weeks we were not even applying as we had planned to get settled with license and all first. After I started applying online (and did not sweat on it at all - just applied to say 15-20 openings on indeed.ca for few days), it took no more than 2 weeks of applying to get 5 calls, 5 interviews and 3 confirmed jobs. For now, I have selected one and given them date of joining.

But this is the case of IT jobs. Whenever I read in past about doctors and engineers doing survival jobs after landing here, I never believed that 100%. But the picture got clear after landing. Except for IT, Oil (and related industry), I really do not see much jobs and even locals struggle a lot. That makes lot of us wonder why so many more openings for fsw immigration when job scenario is so bad (well we know the reason). Also, the canadian experience story is also true and you need some reference to land a job here.

I am posting this not to discourage anyone, it is just so people landing come prepared and with right expectations (and enough funds for initial months). CIC has really calculated the POF correctly, it may take months to get a job in Canada. One more thing to add here is that I am sharing exp from Toronto area and am not so sure of situation in other provinces.

Last word - despite the above, it is all worth it - so keep your dream alive as everyone here eventually gets settled - sooner or later. Everyone goes through the process of settlement (like we did for PR), only for some the process is short and for some it is bit long.

All the best.

Congratulations perseverence and thanks for sharing! Your posts of your landing experience are so informative. Could you expand further on your experience as it regards "Canadian experience"? Also, did you have a reference in Canada to use for yourself?

Sorry to hear the job situation can be quite less "rosy" than one would want. Btw, in your experience so far, is business (specifically accounting) one of those industries where you are not seeing much jobs in the Toronto area?

Thanks for any insight you can provide.

 

[perseverence]

Congratulations perseverence and thanks for sharing! Your posts of your landing experience are so informative. Could you expand further on your experience as it regards "Canadian experience"? Also, did you have a reference in Canada to use for yourself?

Sorry to hear the job situation can be quite less "rosy" than one would want. Btw, in your experience so far, is business (specifically accounting) one of those industries where you are not seeing much jobs in the Toronto area?

Thanks for any insight you can provide.

Thanks obryan20, PSN8586.

There are good openings in banks and businesses for accounting, however you might face the challenge of someone's reference. Most of such jobs are through reference. So, in such cases (mostly), you'd need to make good network of locals/friends who are in similar business/job here and can refer you. OR you get some related canadian experience by doing low paying job or voluntary work in the same line.

One thing to note - we were told in the CIIP session that we should not fall for survival jobs initially when there is pressure. I am in total agreement.
There are many people here (in Canada) who would suggest you to do some survival job to gain canadian exp and look for your line of work on the side. But friend, that "looking on side or in parallel" hardly works out. The survival jobs are pretty taxing/hard for new recruit and one doesn't get time or energy to explore the jobs in his/her line of work while doing survival jobs. Just imagine, if you join Tim Hortons today for survival job, do you think manager will put you on cashier or order taking at once? No, he would make you sweep and clean till you get up to speed in order taking. There goes your months. And, even while taking orders in busy outlet as that, where is the time to apply and look for other jobs? So eventually many of such people end up in survival jobs for years. It should be your last resort, if there is extreeeeme economical pressure to do so.
I'd suggest that you build strong network of friends and people in your line of work in initial months and upgrade your skills in the time you get your first job in your skill area.

My 2 cents.

 

[perseverence]

Quote from: obryan20 on June 18, 2014, 11:10:12 pm
Congratulations perseverence and thanks for sharing! Your posts of your landing experience are so informative. Could you expand further on your experience as it regards "Canadian experience"? Also, did you have a reference in Canada to use for yourself?

Sorry to hear the job situation can be quite less "rosy" than one would want. Btw, in your experience so far, is business (specifically accounting) one of those industries where you are not seeing much jobs in the Toronto area?

Thanks for any insight you can provide.

Thanks obryan20, PSN8586.

There are good openings in banks and businesses for accounting, however you might face the challenge of someone's reference. Most of such jobs are through reference. So, in such cases (mostly), you'd need to make good network of locals/friends who are in similar business/job here and can refer you. OR you get some related canadian experience by doing low paying job or voluntary work in the same line.

One thing to note - we were told in the CIIP session that we should not fall for survival jobs initially when there is pressure. I am in total agreement.
There are many people here (in Canada) who would suggest you to do some survival job to gain canadian exp and look for your line of work on the side. But friend, that "looking on side or in parallel" hardly works out. The survival jobs are pretty taxing/hard for new recruit and one doesn't get time or energy to explore the jobs in his/her line of work while doing survival jobs. Just imagine, if you join Tim Hortons today for survival job, do you think manager will put you on cashier or order taking at once? No, he would make you sweep and clean till you get up to speed in order taking. There goes your months. And, even while taking orders in busy outlet as that, where is the time to apply and look for other jobs? So eventually many of such people end up in survival jobs for years. It should be your last resort, if there is extreeeeme economical pressure to do so.
I'd suggest that you build strong network of friends and people in your line of work in initial months and upgrade your skills in the time you get your first job in your skill area.

My 2 cents.

To answer other part of your question, no I did not have anyone's reference and there was no question of canadian experience (mainly due to my line of work, as IT or software code and process is kind of same globally)

 

[BabiJackson]

Hi everybody.
Just for the statistics: I got medical request on the 3rd of June
It took more than 1 year to process my application to this stage (Canadian embassy in Warsaw)

Congrats TenderMay. Hope that other Warsaw applicants receive MR in near future.

 

[obryan20]

Thanks obryan20, PSN8586.

There are good openings in banks and businesses for accounting, however you might face the challenge of someone's reference. Most of such jobs are through reference. So, in such cases (mostly), you'd need to make good network of locals/friends who are in similar business/job here and can refer you. OR you get some related canadian experience by doing low paying job or voluntary work in the same line.

One thing to note - we were told in the CIIP session that we should not fall for survival jobs initially when there is pressure. I am in total agreement.
There are many people here (in Canada) who would suggest you to do some survival job to gain canadian exp and look for your line of work on the side. But friend, that "looking on side or in parallel" hardly works out. The survival jobs are pretty taxing/hard for new recruit and one doesn't get time or energy to explore the jobs in his/her line of work while doing survival jobs. Just imagine, if you join Tim Hortons today for survival job, do you think manager will put you on cashier or order taking at once? No, he would make you sweep and clean till you get up to speed in order taking. There goes your months. And, even while taking orders in busy outlet as that, where is the time to apply and look for other jobs? So eventually many of such people end up in survival jobs for years. It should be your last resort, if there is extreeeeme economical pressure to do so.
I'd suggest that you build strong network of friends and people in your line of work in initial months and upgrade your skills in the time you get your first job in your skill area.

My 2 cents.

To answer other part of your question, no I did not have anyone's reference and there was no question of canadian experience (mainly due to my line of work, as IT or software code and process is kind of same globally)

Thanks for your response. Will be sure to make full use of your advice .

Unfortunately, my journey is just beginning in FSW14, as I wait 'on pins and needles' for my DD to be encashed and for the receipt of PER.

All the best.

 

[PSN8586]

[size=10pt]Dear friends,

I got DECISION MADE just now.[/size]

DM season started...all the best for those who are waiting

 

[Aimer Le Canada]

[size=10pt]Dear friends,

I got DECISION MADE just now.[/size]

DM season started...all the best for those who are waiting

many congrats dear. best of luck and wish you happy landing.

 

[migratecanada2012]

[size=10pt]Dear friends,

I got DECISION MADE just now.[/size]

DM season started...all the best for those who are waiting

Hello PSN8586 ,
Congratulations to you...i think you got DM for your family passports...today is good day for you...please update your time line in profile too..

 

[rromo4ka]

Friends, got my first job. Initial weeks we were not even applying as we had planned to get settled with license and all first. After I started applying online (and did not sweat on it at all - just applied to say 15-20 openings on indeed.ca for few days), it took no more than 2 weeks of applying to get 5 calls, 5 interviews and 3 confirmed jobs. For now, I have selected one and given them date of joining.

But this is the case of IT jobs. Whenever I read in past about doctors and engineers doing survival jobs after landing here, I never believed that 100%. But the picture got clear after landing. Except for IT, Oil (and related industry), I really do not see much jobs and even locals struggle a lot. That makes lot of us wonder why so many more openings for fsw immigration when job scenario is so bad (well we know the reason). Also, the canadian experience story is also true and you need some reference to land a job here.

I am posting this not to discourage anyone, it is just so people landing come prepared and with right expectations (and enough funds for initial months). CIC has really calculated the POF correctly, it may take months to get a job in Canada. One more thing to add here is that I am sharing exp from Toronto area and am not so sure of situation in other provinces.

Last word - despite the above, it is all worth it - so keep your dream alive as everyone here eventually gets settled - sooner or later. Everyone goes through the process of settlement (like we did for PR), only for some the process is short and for some it is bit long.

All the best.

Wow!!! Many congrats on your perfect integration in Canadian society!!! You post are very helpful!!! Thanks a tone.
God is Great! Stay Blessed!!!

 

[PSN8586]

Hello PSN8586 ,
Congratulations to you...i think you got DM for your family passports...today is good day for you...please update your time line in profile too..

Hi...yeah...this is my 2nd DM...as I added my spouse after getting my visa but before landing.

I was lucky enough to get through the process quickly...thank god

 

[PSN8586]

many congrats dear. best of luck and wish you happy landing.

thank you so much, Aimer

 

[abarasia]

Dear Experts,

My application was delivered under NOC 2145 around 22nd of April. Other then submitting old Generic application form I couldnt notice any mistakes. I called them around 20th May back but they disagreed to check the status or give me any info about my application not even UCI no. I dropped an email on 23rd of May mentioning my name, DOB, Passport no. email id etc to check the status and no reply yet.

I dont know how to proceed now. Application did consisted lots of originals such as ECA, IELTS (Me and wife), Experience letter, PCC etc.

 

[ksa0510]

Dear Experts,

My application was delivered under NOC 2145 around 22nd of April. Other then submitting old Generic application form I couldnt notice any mistakes. I called them around 20th May back but they disagreed to check the status or give me any info about my application not even UCI no. I dropped an email on 23rd of May mentioning my name, DOB, Passport no. email id etc to check the status and no reply yet.

I dont know how to proceed now. Application did consisted lots of originals such as ECA, IELTS (Me and wife), Experience letter, PCC etc.

Relax they will get back to you sir.
Just keep an eye on your email.

 

[abarasia]

Dear ksa510,

Thanks for assurance. I checked both 2014 and 2013 sheets and it seems number of application received after me have received their PER and I dont have any reply. That is the cause for concern. Additionally I am based in Kuwait where postal services just dont exist and they dont deliver anything. So If canadian authorities decide to return my application through regular mail, I am sure I will not receive that.

 

[rawdah]

Very informative posts as always perseverence...+1 for you.

Congrats PSN8586 on DM