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Getting Frustrated in Finding a JOB IN CANADA? READ ON! SOME OF MY EXPERIENCE TO MOTIVATE YOU!!

kelly0920

Star Member
Feb 21, 2012
61
23
Let me start this by saying that I was a temporary foreign worker in 2010, became PR in 2014 and now a citizen in Canada. My job experience here in Canada was being a nanny, marketing staff at a casino, HR assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Marketing, Sales, Call Centre (basically mostly office stuff). BUT, I don't have office experience in my home country, and I didn't study here in Canada.

I want to share my experience. But first, let me point out some stuff that I keep seeing on this thread.

First, a lot of desperate individuals who want to come here. Some mentioned, "any job, anywhere" and even posting their information here. Listen or read!!! No employers are reading this thread. The people in this forum are either looking for a job, sharing their experiences or want to point you to the right direction.

First, Please, stop being so desperate. I understand you really want to come here BUT when you're desperate, you're also inviting other people to scam you. Yes, scammers are everywhere and most of the time, they can spot potential victims. YOU who will take whatever is available.

Second, please take time to read. Don't just post "I need a job. Can somebody help me?" There are a lot of useful information in this forum that you can read and use.

Third, be resourceful. I find that you'll be successful when you are being resourceful. Not everything is going to be spoon-fed to you. In Canada, you don't wait for the apples to fall from the tree. You climb to get them.


Now, here's what I can share with you..

Is it possible to find a job in Canada if you're out of the country? Yes, it's possible. I knew a nurse who was hired from abroad. I knew a dental technician who was hired thru an employment agency (but she didn't spend money) and I knew lots of caregivers who came here on work permits. I being one of them.

How?
1. Find an agency (reliable agency) who can help you. To know if they are legit, make sure you search about them first. That's why I mentioned above that you need to be resourceful so you can avoid being scammed.
2. Look for jobs online. There are many jobsites mentioned in this forum. But don't be discouraged if you don't get a respond right away. You're not the only applicant. There are many others around the world who are applying for the job. You're lucky if you applied for 100 jobs and you get 1 respond. When you reach a thousand applications and nobody respond to you yet, it means, you probably need to reach more than that. This is the reality when you're outside Canada. An employer prefer somebody who are closer (inside Canada or no relocation needed unless the job is not available to Canadian, PR then that's the time they'll hire outside Canada). Unfortunately, when you are abroad, you have a slim chance. But just like what I mentioned, it's possible. Just need to persevere.

If you're already in Canada, you also have to be patient when looking for a job. Some people they take whatever they can get when they arrive to support the cost of living. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that because here in Canada, they are looking for Canadian experience. When you apply for a job, you're competing against other people who were born here, who studied here and with lots of experience. That's why most people go back to school so they have credentials. (Most get jobs that are not related to their profession while getting a diploma)

How did I find an office job?

I arrive in Canada as a nanny. I didn't have office experience and I didn't have Canadian education but I really wanted to work in the office. My education equivalent in Canada is only HS graduate.

When you apply for office jobs here, they're testing your outlook, excel, word, grammar etc. I have basic knowledge in these. What I did? I went online and search for free courses (please don't message me asking about it. Be resourceful!). There are many of them online. Your typing speed is very important. I just practiced on my laptop. Again, lots of them online. Another thing I did was making a very interesting cover letter. I didn't have experience so I made sure that I catch the employer's attention on my cover letter. This is effective. Out of 20 applications after I changed my cover letter, I got 7 interviews. Effective eh? But no, I didn't get the job because I didn't have any experience. I wasn't expecting to get a job anyways. I went to interviews because I want to practice my interview skills and to know what are the questions they're asking. Mostly, it's all the same :) BTW, don't forget to make a resume on Canadian format. When I worked as an HR assistant, I found resumes being thrown at garbage bins because they're using their country's resume format.

SPEND TIME IN MAKING YOUR RESUME IF YOU WANT EMPLOYERS TO SPEND TIME READING THEM. Make specific resumes for a specific job. Don't just copy and paste your resume to every job you're applying.

Also make sure that when you're making a resume, you read the job description and qualification they posted. Make your resume according to that. Don't put jobs that are not related to the ones you're applying. Also, there are different ways to write your resume depending on what you want to highlight. Do you want to highlight your skills? Your education? Your experiences?

Before acing Canadian job hunting, I submitted over 300 resumes. Yes, you read that right. I was being choosy because I wanted an office job after my nannying job. Now working as a Salesperson and being in an office setting for more than 5 years.

Anyway, I have written what I could to help those who are looking for a job. Please don't send me emails or private messages. I prefer answering in public so others who have the same problems will read the answers as well.

Thanks!
 

shruti_13

Star Member
Jun 21, 2019
51
3
Let me start this by saying that I was a temporary foreign worker in 2010, became PR in 2014 and now a citizen in Canada. My job experience here in Canada was being a nanny, marketing staff at a casino, HR assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Marketing, Sales, Call Centre (basically mostly office stuff). BUT, I don't have office experience in my home country, and I didn't study here in Canada.

I want to share my experience. But first, let me point out some stuff that I keep seeing on this thread.

First, a lot of desperate individuals who want to come here. Some mentioned, "any job, anywhere" and even posting their information here. Listen or read!!! No employers are reading this thread. The people in this forum are either looking for a job, sharing their experiences or want to point you to the right direction.

First, Please, stop being so desperate. I understand you really want to come here BUT when you're desperate, you're also inviting other people to scam you. Yes, scammers are everywhere and most of the time, they can spot potential victims. YOU who will take whatever is available.

Second, please take time to read. Don't just post "I need a job. Can somebody help me?" There are a lot of useful information in this forum that you can read and use.

Third, be resourceful. I find that you'll be successful when you are being resourceful. Not everything is going to be spoon-fed to you. In Canada, you don't wait for the apples to fall from the tree. You climb to get them.


Now, here's what I can share with you..

Is it possible to find a job in Canada if you're out of the country? Yes, it's possible. I knew a nurse who was hired from abroad. I knew a dental technician who was hired thru an employment agency (but she didn't spend money) and I knew lots of caregivers who came here on work permits. I being one of them.

How?
1. Find an agency (reliable agency) who can help you. To know if they are legit, make sure you search about them first. That's why I mentioned above that you need to be resourceful so you can avoid being scammed.
2. Look for jobs online. There are many jobsites mentioned in this forum. But don't be discouraged if you don't get a respond right away. You're not the only applicant. There are many others around the world who are applying for the job. You're lucky if you applied for 100 jobs and you get 1 respond. When you reach a thousand applications and nobody respond to you yet, it means, you probably need to reach more than that. This is the reality when you're outside Canada. An employer prefer somebody who are closer (inside Canada or no relocation needed unless the job is not available to Canadian, PR then that's the time they'll hire outside Canada). Unfortunately, when you are abroad, you have a slim chance. But just like what I mentioned, it's possible. Just need to persevere.

If you're already in Canada, you also have to be patient when looking for a job. Some people they take whatever they can get when they arrive to support the cost of living. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that because here in Canada, they are looking for Canadian experience. When you apply for a job, you're competing against other people who were born here, who studied here and with lots of experience. That's why most people go back to school so they have credentials. (Most get jobs that are not related to their profession while getting a diploma)

How did I find an office job?

I arrive in Canada as a nanny. I didn't have office experience and I didn't have Canadian education but I really wanted to work in the office. My education equivalent in Canada is only HS graduate.

When you apply for office jobs here, they're testing your outlook, excel, word, grammar etc. I have basic knowledge in these. What I did? I went online and search for free courses (please don't message me asking about it. Be resourceful!). There are many of them online. Your typing speed is very important. I just practiced on my laptop. Again, lots of them online. Another thing I did was making a very interesting cover letter. I didn't have experience so I made sure that I catch the employer's attention on my cover letter. This is effective. Out of 20 applications after I changed my cover letter, I got 7 interviews. Effective eh? But no, I didn't get the job because I didn't have any experience. I wasn't expecting to get a job anyways. I went to interviews because I want to practice my interview skills and to know what are the questions they're asking. Mostly, it's all the same :) BTW, don't forget to make a resume on Canadian format. When I worked as an HR assistant, I found resumes being thrown at garbage bins because they're using their country's resume format.

SPEND TIME IN MAKING YOUR RESUME IF YOU WANT EMPLOYERS TO SPEND TIME READING THEM. Make specific resumes for a specific job. Don't just copy and paste your resume to every job you're applying.

Also make sure that when you're making a resume, you read the job description and qualification they posted. Make your resume according to that. Don't put jobs that are not related to the ones you're applying. Also, there are different ways to write your resume depending on what you want to highlight. Do you want to highlight your skills? Your education? Your experiences?

Before acing Canadian job hunting, I submitted over 300 resumes. Yes, you read that right. I was being choosy because I wanted an office job after my nannying job. Now working as a Salesperson and being in an office setting for more than 5 years.

Anyway, I have written what I could to help those who are looking for a job. Please don't send me emails or private messages. I prefer answering in public so others who have the same problems will read the answers as well.

Thanks!
Great you have put in great efforts as it is being seen.
 

Skywalker88

Newbie
Aug 24, 2019
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Excellent post and provides a comprehensive list of things to avoid while looking for jobs in Canada.
By the way, I came to Canada in 2013 as a student and currently I am a Sr. Account Manager, Real Estate lending at a Bank in British Columbia and receive numerous resumes for Banking/Finance jobs.
I would like to add my two cents to it.

1. Resume: DO NOT make the mistake of sending in a lengthy 5 page resume when you apply for a job in Canada. During my MBA at the University of Calgary, us International students were taught the importance of a concise and small resume, maximum of 1.5 pages. Nobody has the time to go through what you have done in your entire life. Just be specific of how your previous job will help you in the job that you have applied for. Show the numbers in the resume, how you helped achieve $xx Million in sales, or assisted a client in IT which improved the process by x%. Also, Volunteer work and extra curricular activities are highly regarded by employers in Canada.

2. Prepare for an interview : If you reach the interview stage, forget how you practiced for interviews in India. Start all over again as interviews here are a lot different than ones taken in India. Try to build a conversation with the Interviewer, It is ok to smile and laugh in an interview. Do not project yourself as a robot who has crammed all the answers. Personally speaking, as an interviewer, it pisses me off. Be confident. It should be obvious but be smartly dressed in formals, look fresh and be on time. I have seen people walk in with T Shirts in an interview.

And one last thing, please do not say SIR in the Interview, I am not Knighted by the Queen yet.

These tips might help you get a job in Canada
Good Luck
 
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kelly0920

Star Member
Feb 21, 2012
61
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Excellent post and provides a comprehensive list of things to avoid while looking for jobs in Canada.
By the way, I came to Canada in 2013 as a student and currently I am a Sr. Account Manager, Real Estate lending at a Bank in British Columbia and receive numerous resumes for Banking/Finance jobs.
I would like to add my two cents to it.

1. Resume: DO NOT make the mistake of sending in a lengthy 5 page resume when you apply for a job in Canada. During my MBA at the University of Calgary, us International students were taught the importance of a concise and small resume, maximum of 1.5 pages. Nobody has the time to go through what you have done in your entire life. Just be specific of how your previous job will help you in the job that you have applied for. Show the numbers in the resume, how you helped achieve $xx Million in sales, or assisted a client in IT which improved the process by x%. Also, Volunteer work and extra curricular activities are highly regarded by employers in Canada.

2. Prepare for an interview : If you reach the interview stage, forget how you practiced for interviews in India. Start all over again as interviews here are a lot different than ones taken in India. Try to build a conversation with the Interviewer, It is ok to smile and laugh in an interview. Do not project yourself as a robot who has crammed all the answers. Personally speaking, as an interviewer, it pisses me off. Be confident. It should be obvious but be smartly dressed in formals, look fresh and be on time. I have seen people walk in with T Shirts in an interview.

And one last thing, please do not say SIR in the Interview, I am not Knighted by the Queen yet.

These tips might help you get a job in Canada
Good Luck
Thank you for the additional suggestion.. Yes, 1.5 pages resume is good. Mine, my max is 2 pages.. That's it. My husband who has an executive position in his job told me that an employer first spends the first 7seconds scanning the resume. If it looks good, they'll spend time on it. If it doesn't, they move to another one. SO it's very important that the resume is simple and will catch the attention of the employer.

and I agree to those who don't look professional haha! I've seen lots of them :D and I was called Ma'am many times too
 

Kumuluswolken

Full Member
Feb 14, 2019
37
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I would like to share my experience, too.
I came to Canada from Germany as a fresh University graduate. I had some work experience from short internships and student assistant jobs I had during my studies, but nothing that would be considered really professional experience.

It was frustrating at first, although my wife helped me with some info on how to make a Canadian resume and how to write a cover letter. Most of the time I would just send my resume and hope for the best. It took about 1 1/2 months until I got the first invitations for phone interviews, but those were mostly done after the first stage. I had a successful interview with a private school, but as I was on an open work permit at that time with restrictions waiting for approval of my PR I wasn't able to take the job in the end. The employer was willing to wait for me until I got my PR, though. But it never came to that.
My first success was being admitted to a post graduate program at a University aimed at bridging the gap between students and employers. There were workshops on resume and cover letter writing, interview training, programming, analytics and others. That was really helpful.
But even before starting that I got my first job that was also in my field of study. It was a job where I was also able to use my knowledge about my mother tongue. Although it was an internship it was a really valuable experience as now I got my first Canadian job experience that is worth a lot. As the contract was ending I looked for my next job and this time around it was way easier, the interviews came in quicker and the interviews got easier as I got more experience with them.

My take away from this would be:
1.) It can be rough in the beginning, don't worry if it takes you months before landing a job. But be prepared for it to take long. Before we came to Canada my wife got told by someone that it's not even unusual to not have a job after 6 months. It took me about 3 months from arriving in Canada to starting my first job.
2.) While you're on the job hunt also have your eyes open on possibilities to do certificates, post graduate programs etc. Those can also be valuable and get someones attention as Canadian experience and it can be valuable to you as well as you get to learn more about the culture and learn new things.
3.) Even if you are just on an open work permit and don't have your PR secured it can be worth it to apply for positions that go longer than your permit or even permanent positions. Some employers might wait for you until you have your PR or even help you with it.
4.) Networking face to face is a powerful tool. I didn't follow that much myself as I am more of an introvert, but in my opinion getting yourself out there, going to events, get to know people etc. is a really powerful tool. The more people you know the more information you get and options open for you. If you're an extrovert and don't mind getting yourself out there I would strongly advise to do so.
 

zagcollins

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Let me start this by saying that I was a temporary foreign worker in 2010, became PR in 2014 and now a citizen in Canada. My job experience here in Canada was being a nanny, marketing staff at a casino, HR assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Marketing, Sales, Call Centre (basically mostly office stuff). BUT, I don't have office experience in my home country, and I didn't study here in Canada.

I want to share my experience. But first, let me point out some stuff that I keep seeing on this thread.

First, a lot of desperate individuals who want to come here. Some mentioned, "any job, anywhere" and even posting their information here. Listen or read!!! No employers are reading this thread. The people in this forum are either looking for a job, sharing their experiences or want to point you to the right direction.

First, Please, stop being so desperate. I understand you really want to come here BUT when you're desperate, you're also inviting other people to scam you. Yes, scammers are everywhere and most of the time, they can spot potential victims. YOU who will take whatever is available.

Second, please take time to read. Don't just post "I need a job. Can somebody help me?" There are a lot of useful information in this forum that you can read and use.

Third, be resourceful. I find that you'll be successful when you are being resourceful. Not everything is going to be spoon-fed to you. In Canada, you don't wait for the apples to fall from the tree. You climb to get them.


Now, here's what I can share with you..

Is it possible to find a job in Canada if you're out of the country? Yes, it's possible. I knew a nurse who was hired from abroad. I knew a dental technician who was hired thru an employment agency (but she didn't spend money) and I knew lots of caregivers who came here on work permits. I being one of them.

How?
1. Find an agency (reliable agency) who can help you. To know if they are legit, make sure you search about them first. That's why I mentioned above that you need to be resourceful so you can avoid being scammed.
2. Look for jobs online. There are many jobsites mentioned in this forum. But don't be discouraged if you don't get a respond right away. You're not the only applicant. There are many others around the world who are applying for the job. You're lucky if you applied for 100 jobs and you get 1 respond. When you reach a thousand applications and nobody respond to you yet, it means, you probably need to reach more than that. This is the reality when you're outside Canada. An employer prefer somebody who are closer (inside Canada or no relocation needed unless the job is not available to Canadian, PR then that's the time they'll hire outside Canada). Unfortunately, when you are abroad, you have a slim chance. But just like what I mentioned, it's possible. Just need to persevere.

If you're already in Canada, you also have to be patient when looking for a job. Some people they take whatever they can get when they arrive to support the cost of living. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that because here in Canada, they are looking for Canadian experience. When you apply for a job, you're competing against other people who were born here, who studied here and with lots of experience. That's why most people go back to school so they have credentials. (Most get jobs that are not related to their profession while getting a diploma)

How did I find an office job?

I arrive in Canada as a nanny. I didn't have office experience and I didn't have Canadian education but I really wanted to work in the office. My education equivalent in Canada is only HS graduate.

When you apply for office jobs here, they're testing your outlook, excel, word, grammar etc. I have basic knowledge in these. What I did? I went online and search for free courses (please don't message me asking about it. Be resourceful!). There are many of them online. Your typing speed is very important. I just practiced on my laptop. Again, lots of them online. Another thing I did was making a very interesting cover letter. I didn't have experience so I made sure that I catch the employer's attention on my cover letter. This is effective. Out of 20 applications after I changed my cover letter, I got 7 interviews. Effective eh? But no, I didn't get the job because I didn't have any experience. I wasn't expecting to get a job anyways. I went to interviews because I want to practice my interview skills and to know what are the questions they're asking. Mostly, it's all the same :) BTW, don't forget to make a resume on Canadian format. When I worked as an HR assistant, I found resumes being thrown at garbage bins because they're using their country's resume format.

SPEND TIME IN MAKING YOUR RESUME IF YOU WANT EMPLOYERS TO SPEND TIME READING THEM. Make specific resumes for a specific job. Don't just copy and paste your resume to every job you're applying.

Also make sure that when you're making a resume, you read the job description and qualification they posted. Make your resume according to that. Don't put jobs that are not related to the ones you're applying. Also, there are different ways to write your resume depending on what you want to highlight. Do you want to highlight your skills? Your education? Your experiences?

Before acing Canadian job hunting, I submitted over 300 resumes. Yes, you read that right. I was being choosy because I wanted an office job after my nannying job. Now working as a Salesperson and being in an office setting for more than 5 years.

Anyway, I have written what I could to help those who are looking for a job. Please don't send me emails or private messages. I prefer answering in public so others who have the same problems will read the answers as well.

Thanks!
the honesty is refreshing. Thank you!
 

zagcollins

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Sep 9, 2017
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Thank you for the additional suggestion.. Yes, 1.5 pages resume is good. Mine, my max is 2 pages.. That's it. My husband who has an executive position in his job told me that an employer first spends the first 7seconds scanning the resume. If it looks good, they'll spend time on it. If it doesn't, they move to another one. SO it's very important that the resume is simple and will catch the attention of the employer.

and I agree to those who don't look professional haha! I've seen lots of them :D and I was called Ma'am many times too
just like to add that my wife in the first 6 months of landing in Canada has changed her job thrice - the first one was through open application, the second one through a recruiter, and the third one through networking (back to the first company where her boss was impressed with her skills and offered her a 30% hike). Therefore, this is a land of anything is possible.
 

canuck78

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just like to add that my wife in the first 6 months of landing in Canada has changed her job thrice - the first one was through open application, the second one through a recruiter, and the third one through networking (back to the first company where her boss was impressed with her skills and offered her a 30% hike). Therefore, this is a land of anything is possible.
In general changing your job so many times isn’t a great idea. I makes you look fickle to potential employers. Would suggest people wait until they are happy with the job instead of working and leaving 2 weeks later. It worked out in this case but other employers would not consider looking for other jobs when you recently started another one an attractive quality because you could do that to them a few weeks later.
 

zagcollins

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In general changing your job so many times isn’t a great idea. I makes you look fickle to potential employers. Would suggest people wait until they are happy with the job instead of working and leaving 2 weeks later. It worked out in this case but other employers would not consider looking for other jobs when you recently started another one an attractive quality because you could do that to them a few weeks later.
at no point have I mentioned the reason for job change, so no point assuming. While I get the point that you are making, I know two people doing really well here despite changing jobs very very frequently. Having said that, your point is valid.
 

ALPHABETIC

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Jul 8, 2019
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Excellent post and provides a comprehensive list of things to avoid while looking for jobs in Canada.
By the way, I came to Canada in 2013 as a student and currently I am a Sr. Account Manager, Real Estate lending at a Bank in British Columbia and receive numerous resumes for Banking/Finance jobs.
I would like to add my two cents to it.

1. Resume: DO NOT make the mistake of sending in a lengthy 5 page resume when you apply for a job in Canada. During my MBA at the University of Calgary, us International students were taught the importance of a concise and small resume, maximum of 1.5 pages. Nobody has the time to go through what you have done in your entire life. Just be specific of how your previous job will help you in the job that you have applied for. Show the numbers in the resume, how you helped achieve $xx Million in sales, or assisted a client in IT which improved the process by x%. Also, Volunteer work and extra curricular activities are highly regarded by employers in Canada.

2. Prepare for an interview : If you reach the interview stage, forget how you practiced for interviews in India. Start all over again as interviews here are a lot different than ones taken in India. Try to build a conversation with the Interviewer, It is ok to smile and laugh in an interview. Do not project yourself as a robot who has crammed all the answers. Personally speaking, as an interviewer, it pisses me off. Be confident. It should be obvious but be smartly dressed in formals, look fresh and be on time. I have seen people walk in with T Shirts in an interview.

And one last thing, please do not say SIR in the Interview, I am not Knighted by the Queen yet.

These tips might help you get a job in Canada
Good Luck

"Sir" literally mean a male title just like "madam" is for women. The person may not necessarily be a knight.
Do interviewers find it annoying or its you who find it offensive?
 
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Ask_Arsh

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"Sir" literally mean a male title just like "madam" is for women. The person may not necessarily be a knight.
Do interviewers find it annoying or its you who find it offensive?
It's not about employers finding it offensive. It's about blending into their culture. And the culture here is on a name basis.
 

ravi.shankar

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Oct 30, 2014
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"Sir" literally mean a male title just like "madam" is for women. The person may not necessarily be a knight.
Do interviewers find it annoying or its you who find it offensive?
I was too confused by that. I work in installation services and many people actually use 'Sir' while talking with me. I never felt odd about it and it actually looks more professional than calling somebody by an awkward name or a horribly pronounced one. And actually I think mostly older people especially the English settlers use 'Sir'. I rarely came across a newcomer using that as they might be told by some that 'Sir' is not Canadian.
 

ravi.shankar

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Oct 30, 2014
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It's not about employers finding it offensive. It's about blending into their culture. And the culture here is on a name basis.
I don't agree with that as many personnel still address you with Sir/Madam. I come across that a lot. Even the cops address you Sir/Madam and it is just a more formal way of addressing than by name. In the end its not bad to call somebody Sir. I never heard that thing before.
 

MzMaxima

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Oct 6, 2019
3
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Let me start this by saying that I was a temporary foreign worker in 2010, became PR in 2014 and now a citizen in Canada. My job experience here in Canada was being a nanny, marketing staff at a casino, HR assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Marketing, Sales, Call Centre (basically mostly office stuff). BUT, I don't have office experience in my home country, and I didn't study here in Canada.

I want to share my experience. But first, let me point out some stuff that I keep seeing on this thread.

First, a lot of desperate individuals who want to come here. Some mentioned, "any job, anywhere" and even posting their information here. Listen or read!!! No employers are reading this thread. The people in this forum are either looking for a job, sharing their experiences or want to point you to the right direction.

First, Please, stop being so desperate. I understand you really want to come here BUT when you're desperate, you're also inviting other people to scam you. Yes, scammers are everywhere and most of the time, they can spot potential victims. YOU who will take whatever is available.

Second, please take time to read. Don't just post "I need a job. Can somebody help me?" There are a lot of useful information in this forum that you can read and use.

Third, be resourceful. I find that you'll be successful when you are being resourceful. Not everything is going to be spoon-fed to you. In Canada, you don't wait for the apples to fall from the tree. You climb to get them.


Now, here's what I can share with you..

Is it possible to find a job in Canada if you're out of the country? Yes, it's possible. I knew a nurse who was hired from abroad. I knew a dental technician who was hired thru an employment agency (but she didn't spend money) and I knew lots of caregivers who came here on work permits. I being one of them.

How?
1. Find an agency (reliable agency) who can help you. To know if they are legit, make sure you search about them first. That's why I mentioned above that you need to be resourceful so you can avoid being scammed.
2. Look for jobs online. There are many jobsites mentioned in this forum. But don't be discouraged if you don't get a respond right away. You're not the only applicant. There are many others around the world who are applying for the job. You're lucky if you applied for 100 jobs and you get 1 respond. When you reach a thousand applications and nobody respond to you yet, it means, you probably need to reach more than that. This is the reality when you're outside Canada. An employer prefer somebody who are closer (inside Canada or no relocation needed unless the job is not available to Canadian, PR then that's the time they'll hire outside Canada). Unfortunately, when you are abroad, you have a slim chance. But just like what I mentioned, it's possible. Just need to persevere.

If you're already in Canada, you also have to be patient when looking for a job. Some people they take whatever they can get when they arrive to support the cost of living. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that because here in Canada, they are looking for Canadian experience. When you apply for a job, you're competing against other people who were born here, who studied here and with lots of experience. That's why most people go back to school so they have credentials. (Most get jobs that are not related to their profession while getting a diploma)

How did I find an office job?

I arrive in Canada as a nanny. I didn't have office experience and I didn't have Canadian education but I really wanted to work in the office. My education equivalent in Canada is only HS graduate.

When you apply for office jobs here, they're testing your outlook, excel, word, grammar etc. I have basic knowledge in these. What I did? I went online and search for free courses (please don't message me asking about it. Be resourceful!). There are many of them online. Your typing speed is very important. I just practiced on my laptop. Again, lots of them online. Another thing I did was making a very interesting cover letter. I didn't have experience so I made sure that I catch the employer's attention on my cover letter. This is effective. Out of 20 applications after I changed my cover letter, I got 7 interviews. Effective eh? But no, I didn't get the job because I didn't have any experience. I wasn't expecting to get a job anyways. I went to interviews because I want to practice my interview skills and to know what are the questions they're asking. Mostly, it's all the same :) BTW, don't forget to make a resume on Canadian format. When I worked as an HR assistant, I found resumes being thrown at garbage bins because they're using their country's resume format.

SPEND TIME IN MAKING YOUR RESUME IF YOU WANT EMPLOYERS TO SPEND TIME READING THEM. Make specific resumes for a specific job. Don't just copy and paste your resume to every job you're applying.

Also make sure that when you're making a resume, you read the job description and qualification they posted. Make your resume according to that. Don't put jobs that are not related to the ones you're applying. Also, there are different ways to write your resume depending on what you want to highlight. Do you want to highlight your skills? Your education? Your experiences?

Before acing Canadian job hunting, I submitted over 300 resumes. Yes, you read that right. I was being choosy because I wanted an office job after my nannying job. Now working as a Salesperson and being in an office setting for more than 5 years.

Anyway, I have written what I could to help those who are looking for a job. Please don't send me emails or private messages. I prefer answering in public so others who have the same problems will read the answers as well.

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