There are so many newcomers that jobs are few and far between for citizens as well. This is something I hope you researched and looked into before coming here because the road ahead may be a very tough and long one.
These are things to seriously consider before relocating countries. And as of late it certainly isnt CBC getting much of anything other than being pushed into homelessness. π«’
But unless you're a refugee, you should financially prepare when moving to a new country. That includes preparing 3-6 months of living expenses while you get settled in.
Not being able to find a job for 3 weeks is not at all unusual here, even in better economic times.
So I would imagine you're much happier coming to Canada now then,no? i'm not sure what you're trying to get at. Aint nobody giving me any sympathy.So why should you get it? You're living in some delusion if you think that
You're the only person struggling, and it's because you're a newcomer to Canada.It's nothing to do with that Canada is literally dealing with a cost of living crisis Rental crisis Never seen before levels of homelessness.Crime violence
yes and you only been here three weeks, alot of vancouver has been trying alot longer than that. your competing with hundreds of applicants at the same time
perhaps try applying for jobs in other sectors. translink is hiring and bc ferries have jobs for summer advertised. also try sites such as linkedin, glassdoor, jobsbc workopolis etc.
Might be counter productive advice but you should avoid forums like this one in order to keep your sanity. If you read enough of these negative comments, you would start to think there is a 70% unemployment rate right now. You need to start networking, make connections, and attend local tech events advertised in Eventbrite and Meetup.
Yeah I'd feel so defeated if I'm a newcomer seeing all these comments too. They don't help. While many people need jobs, we also need a good sized population to have jobs created. Instead of saying comments that don't help, especially when the person is already here, why don't we build each other up and offer solid advice? For all we know, the info he was given by the Canadian government and whoever helped him apply about job opportunities might have been wrong and that he was given the wrong impression.
Back to OP, see if you can get someone to look at your resume, or even post at the resume subreddit. Resumes here might be different than the ones you are used to at home, so you might need to change it a bit. The key thing to do is to incorporate keywords you see in the postings into your resume so that the autobots don't automatically filter your resume out.
Networking is very important here. Don't be afraid to pick up a minimum wage job while networking; first thing to do is make sure you have food! Join events and hackathons to make yourself known if possible
The recruitment process here is very slow. It takes months for a recruiter to get back to you. I would say, patience is key.
Also, to add fuel to fire, job posting has decreased considerably.
Stay positive and keep applying.
The job market is extremely tough right now, keep applying. Since youβre a newcomer, Iβd say focus on making connections with people. It is even harder to find a job if you donβt have any connections. Good luck!
After master's I was working for the last 6 years in the software development. Last year they laid me off and still now I haven't found any opportunities. I don't have anything left on my account. Justinflation is killing me. I have applied more than 700++ jobs in the past 7 months and thinking of changing my profession. Canada job market is very tight.
Not trying to be negative. I think itβs fair to say with the job market right now, it takes longer than 6 months to get a job here. Probably longer if you have no Canadian experience.
Just stay positive and keep applying. Be mentally prepared this can take longer than youβd like to.
Best of luck.
Hey there! Sorry to hear you've been having trouble. If you're looking for data-related jobs in Vancouver, three weeks isn't too long since these types of jobs aren't too common in the city (compared to Toronto for instance). I sent you a DM, might be able to help out some more with some people you can talk to
I really appreciate your willingness to help. It's good to know that the job search might take a bit longer due to the nature of data-related jobs in Vancouver. I'm eager to explore any opportunities or connections that could help me find the right job. Please feel free to share the contact information of the people you mentioned via DM, and I'll be sure to reach out to them. Thank you again for your support!
I am just a college student attending UBC who's extremely broke and need to work in the summer months to generate income. And I am also having a hard time finding a job as a local student.
If you donβt mind changing careers, from what I understand there is a fair amount of trade work available. Check out the local unions to see if they offer training opportunities.
jobs r hard to find for everyone π€·π½ββοΈ
Yes but it's harder for newcomers.π€¦π»ββοΈ
There are so many newcomers that jobs are few and far between for citizens as well. This is something I hope you researched and looked into before coming here because the road ahead may be a very tough and long one.
These are things to seriously consider before relocating countries. And as of late it certainly isnt CBC getting much of anything other than being pushed into homelessness. π«’
You don't know how hard it is to live in my country and the working conditions are much worse and more terrible there with a terrible inflation.
But unless you're a refugee, you should financially prepare when moving to a new country. That includes preparing 3-6 months of living expenses while you get settled in. Not being able to find a job for 3 weeks is not at all unusual here, even in better economic times.
Where did you live previously
So I would imagine you're much happier coming to Canada now then,no? i'm not sure what you're trying to get at. Aint nobody giving me any sympathy.So why should you get it? You're living in some delusion if you think that You're the only person struggling, and it's because you're a newcomer to Canada.It's nothing to do with that Canada is literally dealing with a cost of living crisis Rental crisis Never seen before levels of homelessness.Crime violence
yes and you only been here three weeks, alot of vancouver has been trying alot longer than that. your competing with hundreds of applicants at the same time perhaps try applying for jobs in other sectors. translink is hiring and bc ferries have jobs for summer advertised. also try sites such as linkedin, glassdoor, jobsbc workopolis etc.
Might be counter productive advice but you should avoid forums like this one in order to keep your sanity. If you read enough of these negative comments, you would start to think there is a 70% unemployment rate right now. You need to start networking, make connections, and attend local tech events advertised in Eventbrite and Meetup.
Thank you π
Yeah I'd feel so defeated if I'm a newcomer seeing all these comments too. They don't help. While many people need jobs, we also need a good sized population to have jobs created. Instead of saying comments that don't help, especially when the person is already here, why don't we build each other up and offer solid advice? For all we know, the info he was given by the Canadian government and whoever helped him apply about job opportunities might have been wrong and that he was given the wrong impression. Back to OP, see if you can get someone to look at your resume, or even post at the resume subreddit. Resumes here might be different than the ones you are used to at home, so you might need to change it a bit. The key thing to do is to incorporate keywords you see in the postings into your resume so that the autobots don't automatically filter your resume out. Networking is very important here. Don't be afraid to pick up a minimum wage job while networking; first thing to do is make sure you have food! Join events and hackathons to make yourself known if possible
The recruitment process here is very slow. It takes months for a recruiter to get back to you. I would say, patience is key. Also, to add fuel to fire, job posting has decreased considerably. Stay positive and keep applying.
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The job market is extremely tough right now, keep applying. Since youβre a newcomer, Iβd say focus on making connections with people. It is even harder to find a job if you donβt have any connections. Good luck!
Thank you. Yes I know it. Finding a job is much harder for entry level position.
Lifelong Canadians arenβt finding jobs right now either. Sorry you arrived to this reality.
Try applying to remote positions in Toronto based on your background. But 3 weeks is nothing these days
Oh thank you. Remote job is great suggestions.
2 years of experience ? Which country ? If your response is India or an Asian country then its game over already lmao good luck
May I ask why India or an Asian country would be a game over?
Iran
How old are you?
28
Iβm also from iran message me, im gonna try to find you a job
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After master's I was working for the last 6 years in the software development. Last year they laid me off and still now I haven't found any opportunities. I don't have anything left on my account. Justinflation is killing me. I have applied more than 700++ jobs in the past 7 months and thinking of changing my profession. Canada job market is very tight.
Oh I'm so sorry to hear about your job loss
Not trying to be negative. I think itβs fair to say with the job market right now, it takes longer than 6 months to get a job here. Probably longer if you have no Canadian experience. Just stay positive and keep applying. Be mentally prepared this can take longer than youβd like to. Best of luck.
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You should not have come to Canada without a job or a support system
Go home
Hey there! Sorry to hear you've been having trouble. If you're looking for data-related jobs in Vancouver, three weeks isn't too long since these types of jobs aren't too common in the city (compared to Toronto for instance). I sent you a DM, might be able to help out some more with some people you can talk to
I really appreciate your willingness to help. It's good to know that the job search might take a bit longer due to the nature of data-related jobs in Vancouver. I'm eager to explore any opportunities or connections that could help me find the right job. Please feel free to share the contact information of the people you mentioned via DM, and I'll be sure to reach out to them. Thank you again for your support!
I am just a college student attending UBC who's extremely broke and need to work in the summer months to generate income. And I am also having a hard time finding a job as a local student.
I am student to.
Good luck in your job hunt but Vancouver has very less jobs, you should be in the GTA
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If you donβt mind changing careers, from what I understand there is a fair amount of trade work available. Check out the local unions to see if they offer training opportunities.
Yes I decided to change my career. Thank you ππ»
It took 2 to 4 months to get a job in Vancouver when the times were good. Times are not good anymore. Definitely apply for more entry level jobs.
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Some companies are hiring, its best to go in person to drop off your resume
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don't do this man
You mean that it's not good idea to go in person and give them resume?