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bongi
07-20-2004, 08:39 PM
Hi I'm in Canada from 5 months now and no luck with the job search. I can't even make it to the interview. Only a couple of recruiters.... very disappointing. Is it me, or there are no jobs? I am from South Africa, BA. Any suggestions? Please tell me what you think.

futurepop
07-20-2004, 08:46 PM
Hi, I have a similar problem. I am in Canada from 2 months without a success.
What I cannot understand is that Canada needs more people with qualifications but all the immigrants are saying that is very difficult to find a job.

Administrator
07-20-2004, 08:50 PM
futurepop,

What is your profession? Do you have a college degree? Do you have any experience in the field you are looking for job?

Two months without a job is not long enough to give up, believe me :)

futurepop
07-20-2004, 09:06 PM
Hi, Administrator.

I have a Bachelor degree in Computers. I have 2 years of experience. I am a network specialist. I realize that 2 month is not a long period but it's not easy being without a job.... What I've noticed is that the agents are very slow... For example, if I called them Monday and send them a Resume, they'll get back to me Friday, if they bother to call me at all.

Tsveta
07-20-2004, 09:08 PM
Hi I'm in Canada from 5 months now and no luck with the job search. I can't even make it to the interview. Only a couple of recruiters.... very disappointing. Is it me, or there are no jobs? I am from South Africa, BA. Any suggestions? Please tell me what you think.


Hi Bongi,

As a newcomer you need to show that you will make a contribution to the possible employer. You have to call the recruiters, leave them messages and be persistent. The first impression is very important and careful preparation increases your luck.
Only emails with attached resumes won’t do it. Write your cover letter and when you get voicemail, simply read it loud and clear. And don’t get frustrated; it’s hard settling in a new country.

Good luck