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Landed Aug 14, 2017, Settlement/Job related issues so far..

adnan16666

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Mar 27, 2016
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AOR Received.
11-10-2016
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10-11-2016
Everyone has a different settlement story, showing respect to everyone, I will tell my one.
SINP EE nomination and living in Regina, SK

First I will talk about Job opportunities and job market. As far whatever I heard, most of them were scary about the job market and condition, but my findings are a bit different.
Let me clarify my qualifications,skills and educations first.
Bachelor and masters in Finance, Worked in a telecommunication company in customer service for 4 years, then works in a local bank for 4 years in my home country.

So far, in Canada I applied for around 50 jobs (job related to banks, customer service, sales, walmart etc.)
So far I attended 8 interviews, got selected for 4 jobs (2 in 2 banks :D), 2 for customer services. Already rejected 2 jobs, started 1 job, waiting for bank joining as they are doing the background checking now.

here the fact is, Job market is not that bad until unless you are looking for something superior. If you are thinking to get job in exact same position you were in your home country, then it will be very tough. even your experience will not help that much to start a mid level position.
On the very first day of my landing, I just set my mind to start any sort of job and will try to move to my desire sector eventually. By the grace of God, I got the job in my desire sector within 2 months of landing.

my recommendation for everyone is, never become negative minded, Job market is not as bad as we heard, just be a bit more flexible for job searching. start doing whatever you get here, prepare yourself for your desire sector, there is a high (almost 100%) probability that you will again start your career from entry level position, still for a better living YOU SHOULD TRY.

For business grad people, job opening related to customer service and sales are very high in Regina now.

Best of luck to everyone.
 

vensak

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You had one major advantage. Your specialization does not need any licence recognition. Those that are doctors or engineers will have a process of 2-4 years before they can return to their profession.
 
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torontosm

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Job market is not that bad until unless you are looking for something superior. If you are thinking to get job in exact same position you were in your home country, then it will be very tough.
Great post, thanks for sharing. The point above is a very important one. I tell all the new immigrants that I meet that it will take them about 2-3 years after finding their first job in Canada to work themselves back up to the level that they were at in the country they emigrated from. It's not fair, but it's the unfortunate reality.

Glad that you are settling in well!
 

seancole

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Congrats on your new job. Please can u help us with job sites u used or process in getting a job. Did u use an agency?
 

AlertJack

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adnan16666

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Mar 27, 2016
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AOR Received.
11-10-2016
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10-11-2016
Congrats on your new job. Please can u help us with job sites u used or process in getting a job. Did u use an agency?
I used indeed.ca
 

adnan16666

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Mar 27, 2016
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App. Filed.......
09-07-2016
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09-09-2016 (SINP EE)
AOR Received.
11-10-2016
Med's Done....
10-11-2016
Did you get all your offers in Regina based companies?
I applied for all regina based positions and got the interview calls from Regina.
 

adnan16666

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Mar 27, 2016
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Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-07-2016
Nomination.....
09-09-2016 (SINP EE)
AOR Received.
11-10-2016
Med's Done....
10-11-2016