Rejected because applying for a "permenant" position with a Work Permit?

[SC2014]

So I just got a call from a company who is interested in the application I sent them, asking me to clarify my status in Canada.

And I answered "Yes I am here on a Post Graduate Work Permit, but I do have a social insurance number, and I can work in Canada legally."

Then the hiring person asked "So is there an expiring day on the permit?" (or something similar to this question, my memory is vague, but the question induced me to provide information on how long I can stay in Canada)

I answered "There's two years on the permit"

And I heard she mumbled "Well, so you are applying for a permenant position when you would have to leave in two years....so that doesn't work with us....so (no)....best of luck in your future"

Okay, so I guess I'm out of the competition. Obviously, I can't change my status here in Canada (with a permit of two years), so to avoid similar situations in the future, should I apply for a "contract" position?

Anyone had similar situations or any suggestions as how should I go about my "temporary" status in Canada in search for a "stable" position?

Thank you.

 

[canfsw]

Start applying for FSW 2014, which will get you Permanent Resident visa in 6 months to 1 year.

Meanwhile once you get PER number which can be obtained on successful application withing 3 to 6 weeks.

 

[Jalex23]

So I just got a call from a company who is interested in the application I sent them, asking me to clarify my status in Canada.

And I answered "Yes I am here on a Post Graduate Work Permit, but I do have a social insurance number, and I can work in Canada legally."

Then the hiring person asked "So is there an expiring day on the permit?" (or something similar to this question, my memory is vague, but the question induced me to provide information on how long I can stay in Canada)

I answered "There's two years on the permit"

And I heard she mumbled "Well, so you are applying for a permenant position when you would have to leave in two years....so that doesn't work with us....so (no)....best of luck in your future"

Okay, so I guess I'm out of the competition. Obviously, I can't change my status here in Canada (with a permit of two years), so to avoid similar situations in the future, should I apply for a "contract" position?

Anyone had similar situations or any suggestions as how should I go about my "temporary" status in Canada in search for a "stable" position?

Thank you.

That company is plain dumb. Following their logic they would have to guarantee you that they will PERMANENTLY will be in business and willing to keep you employed PERMANENTLY.

A good company would ask you "do you have any intentions to apply for PR?" and that's how you solve that.

Being a contractor is another choice, but before you even apply you have to do some extra paperwork with CRA to become "a one person company".

 

[MBCAN]

Correct, and as easy as that your chance with that company fluttered away.

You should call them back and act on the advice given above