Hunting for a job in Canada
Often we are aware of the saying that looking for a job is also a full time job. There is no such thing as a dream job and finding a job that creates a work-life balance is an arduous task. Some toil hard day and night whereas others graduate from best of the colleges like Harvard and Princeton only to realize later their true calling. Immigrating to a new country adds another piece of puzzle to this permutation and combination. Whatever your situation may be , whether you are still in your home country considering making a move to come to Canada or you are presently in Canada longing to be a part of the Canadian workforce. Don’t worry we will not let you fall into murkier waters . We have your back!
Here are some tips that can help you find a dream job in Canada:
Networking can play a huge role in getting a job faster. Networking is just like doing smart work. Although hard work is really appreciated in Canadian society at large, networking with the right people will save you from gloomy days of hopelessly searching for a job. There are various ways networking can be done. LinkedIn can be a good tool to connect with professionals online, build a rapport and get yourself hired when the right opportunity arises in their company. Socialize on webinars and job fairs which are held in every major city and are free of cost. Ask your friends to introduce you to the professional acquaintances in their circle. LCBN has a huge network of professionals, mentors and students. You can connect with professionals that can accelerate your job search, look for mentors that can guide you towards it and seek friendship in the peers who are in the same boat as you.
According to one data on Canadian job statistics, it has been found that 80% of jobs are never published. They are filled internally, through employee referrals or word of Mouth. Wonder why despite applying incessantly there is still a little luck? It seems competition is intense for these 20% of the jobs.
Make up for your home-country experience by being open to unpaid/volunteer positions. These jobs can help you gain relevant work experience and familiarize you with Canadian work-ethics. These jobs may be unrelated to your field of expertise but skills acquired are transferable and if successfully demonstrated to interviewers can hit you a jackpot.
Have you ever looked for job postings on social media? Most of them have job responsibilities and duties scribbled and work experience that is expected from applicants. Most of the hiring managers do not go through each and every resume individually. Many companies deploy Application Tracking Systems which look for keywords relevant to job postings in your resume.
Lastly, be motivated to go past this phase emerging victorious. Ignore the naysayers and strive hard towards your dream job one step at a time. Do your research well, seek advice from professionals, open up to your mentors about any questions that you have. It’s doable, you can take things slowly but keep on moving forward. You can do it!
