Getting a job in Canada sucks

[angelbrat]

I work for Canadian Tire, started in a survival position, 3 years on I am now a senior manager earning a very nice salary, bonus scheme excellent benefit package and bloody wonderful non contributory final pension scheme.

It also a secure job and very easy to switch location should the need arise.

Not everyone can stand retailing or fast food, I know. It is a hard, fast paced environment, that demands a huge amount of different skills but for those that can, the rewards are better than you would expect.

 

[toby]

I often wonder what I would do if needed a job. I truly believe that one is best advised to start a small business. Look around you; what is needed?

Many homeowners desperately need someone reliable to do repairs, general maintenance. So, know how to do those things, hire some people to do the grunt work, and leave flyers in neighbourhoods where homeowners are proud of their homes.

Start small (painting, laying patios, etc), get some good referrals, then graduate to more complicated jobs.

Or, run errands for elderly people who want to stay in their homes, rather than an old-age home.
You don’t have to run the errands yourself; get some people to work for you, while you do the marketing (with old-age homes who would know elderly people on their waiting lists), at seniors’ clubs, etc etc. If you so well, soon you’ll have a thriving business.

There are many needs currently being un,et in Canada. Just look around, organize yourself, and fill the need. You’ll be your own boss, and if you succeed, you’ll earn more than you would at some dead-end job!!

I don’t think it matters where your university degree is from; to say it must be from a Canadian university is too narrow. And any employer who believes your degree must be Canadian would be too small-minded to work for.

Ditto the advice to turn off your foreign accent. I’ve always found a foreign accent to be charming; any Canadian who doesn’t (especially a potential employer) is someone to be avoided.

Good luck, guys!!!

 

[Pharoh]

Anyone feel like working for CIC?

 

[Jen85]

Anyone feel like working for CIC?

I wouldn't mind that actually. Would be interesting to see what it is like on the other side!!

 

[Baloo]

I wouldn't mind that actually. Would be interesting to see what it is like on the other side!!

Could you imagine what it would be like dealing with ALL the things we have sent in?
I bet you would wear out a lot of letter openers

 

[Jen85]

True but it would be interesting reading all the stories...and I would make it my personal mission to crucify anyone abusing the immigration system as it is those fraudulent people that make the process so much harder for innocent people that just want a better life and to be with their loved ones! I think anyone that does work there really should have to go through the immigration process so they really understand how hard it is waiting for news.

 

[bobshynoswife]

Try temp agencies. Lots of employers hire temp to perm. This way they can evaluate the employee first, make sure not only their skills but personality fits in with the company.

I have many friends, Canadians and immigrants that have got jobs through the temp to perm route. It also lets you evaluate the job too, before committing yourself.

This - exactly! My husband came to Canada in Sept from Nigeria, although he was educated in UK. He signed on with a recruiter who found him a 4 month temporary position within 2 weeks. His contract is up April 4 but the company is so impressed with him they have already offered him a full-time permanent position. He is in the IT industry, btw, and found a recruiter who specializes in IT jobs.

 

[HoneyBird]

i did send my resume to a recruiter. However all they could offer was 2-4 weeks of employment. I asked to be considered for either 6-12 months temporary or permanent. The reason being is that 2-4 weeks is not going to help my resume. The recruiter was honest. She said, your resume is great. You worked in really top positions. I don't have something to offer you like that. I strongly feel that you need to scout the market for another month and if you turn up with nothing, I can give you a 2-4 week clerical job. So I am taking the month of march to search for a job.

 

[HoneyBird]

I work for Canadian Tire, started in a survival position, 3 years on I am now a senior manager earning a very nice salary, bonus scheme excellent benefit package and bloody wonderful non contributory final pension scheme.

It also a secure job and very easy to switch location should the need arise.

Not everyone can stand retailing or fast food, I know. It is a hard, fast paced environment, that demands a huge amount of different skills but for those that can, the rewards are better than you would expect.

Can I send you my resume? Msg me your email if possible. I would greatly appreciate if you can forward it to your human resource section.

 

[HoneyBird]

I often wonder what I would do if needed a job. I truly believe that one is best advised to start a small business. Look around you; what is needed?

Many homeowners desperately need someone reliable to do repairs, general maintenance. So, know how to do those things, hire some people to do the grunt work, and leave flyers in neighbourhoods where homeowners are proud of their homes.

Start small (painting, laying patios, etc), get some good referrals, then graduate to more complicated jobs.

Or, run errands for elderly people who want to stay in their homes, rather than an old-age home.
You don't have to run the errands yourself; get some people to work for you, while you do the marketing (with old-age homes who would know elderly people on their waiting lists), at seniors' clubs, etc etc. If you so well, soon you'll have a thriving business.

There are many needs currently being un,et in Canada. Just look around, organize yourself, and fill the need. You'll be your own boss, and if you succeed, you'll earn more than you would at some dead-end job!!

I don't think it matters where your university degree is from; to say it must be from a Canadian university is too narrow. And any employer who believes your degree must be Canadian would be too small-minded to work for.

Ditto the advice to turn off your foreign accent. I've always found a foreign accent to be charming; any Canadian who doesn't (especially a potential employer) is someone to be avoided.

Good luck, guys!!!

This sounds good but I have no practical skills as a handyman. I don't even have a car nor do we have parking for a car..for such a small business idea.

 

[Cindy1]

If anyone has an IT entry level positions, help desk, tech support, I would really appreciate hearing from you.

 

[doctorkb]

If anyone has an IT entry level positions, help desk, tech support, I would really appreciate hearing from you.

What region?

 

[Miguel de Cervantes]

I don't know if this will help anyone, but I came across a website www.cicic.ca which is full of helpful information, and leads you to job search engines. It not only shows job offers, but also talks about credentials recognition in Canada.

 

[cobra]

I work for Canadian Tire, started in a survival position, 3 years on I am now a senior manager earning a very nice salary, bonus scheme excellent benefit package and bloody wonderful non contributory final pension scheme.

It also a secure job and very easy to switch location should the need arise.

Not everyone can stand retailing or fast food, I know. It is a hard, fast paced environment, that demands a huge amount of different skills but for those that can, the rewards are better than you would expect.

I have or soon will have a degree in English language and lingustics but having real trouble deciding what I would like to do. I actually enjoy working in retail etc, do you know if canadan tire have graduate schemes? I know in england they have a lot of them for a wide range of companies

 

[Millu]

Hahahaha good one, hey atleast its always fresh just like new immigrants

hahahahahha