recruitment in canada 2018

Get important information about working in Canada

You have many resources you can use to get help with your job search in Canada, including:

immigrant-serving organizations, who offer:

résumé writing workshops

job search training sessions

other services to help you find work

Job Bank, which offers free occupational and career information about working in Canada, such as:

jobs

wages

main duties

employment trends

educational requirements

Service Canada, which has important information about searching and applying for jobs

your province’s or territory’s website for newcomers

Search and apply for jobs

Search for jobs

There are many ways to look for jobs, such as:

research companies where you want to work by:

check their website for jobs they post

contact employers directly to ask if they are hiring

go to job fairs in your city or town, where you can meet employers and discuss jobs

browse job search websites and newspapers classified sections to see who is hiring

Job Bank has up to 2,000 new jobs posted every day

jobs.gc.ca has job postings for federal public service

use an employment agency that searches for jobs for you

call or visit a Service Canada Centre near you for lists of government employment services and training help

ask family and friends if they know about open jobs

many jobs aren’t advertised

you’ll only learn about some jobs by speaking to people

Other resources:

Job Bank specialty job search resources

Canada’s top 100 employers

the Welcome to Canada guide

Apply for jobs

Once you find a job you’re interested in, you’ll usually need to apply by sending your:

cover letter, which is a short description of what makes you right for the job

résumé, which is:

also known as a “curriculum vitae” or a C.V.

a list of your qualifications and work experience

The resources listed in the section Get important information about working in Canada can help you:

find information on writing a résumé and cover letter

prepare for an interview

After you apply

Based on your résumé and cover letter, the employer will decide whether to invite you for a job interview. A job interview:

gives the employer a chance to:

meet you

ask questions to see if you’re right for the job

helps you to:

learn more about the job

decide if you want to work for that organization

It’s common for people to send many résumés and cover letters to different places before being invited for a job interview.

You will get a formal job offer if the employer wants to hire you.

Network

It is easier to find a job if you have a set network of contacts. Networking can help you search for jobs in Canada’s hidden job market. It’s also a good way to tell many people that you’re looking for work.

Work as a volunteer to build your resume

Volunteering means you perform a service willingly and without pay. Working as a volunteer can help you:

get Canadian work experience

practise your English or French

build your network of contacts

meet Canadians and make friends

find someone who will be a reference for you

show potential employers that you’re willing to work hard

To find out how volunteering in Canada can help you find a job:

search the Internet for “volunteer” and the name of the city

contact an immigrant-serving organization

visit the Volunteer Canada website

Look for bridging programs related to your job

Bridging programs help internationally trained professionals and tradespeople who want to work in their field in Canada. They can help you get a licence or certification and integrate into the Canadian workplace.

Bridging programs offer different services, which include:

courses

education and skills assessments

practical or workplace experience

exam prep for licences or certificates

language training for professions or trades

action and learning plans to help you identify training you may need

Generally, language and job search services are free. However, there may be a fee for some programs. Usually, classroom training or work experience is part of the program.

To find out about programs in your area, contact:

the professional association or regulatory body for your profession

a local immigrant-serving organization

Consider alternative jobs

Knowing more about jobs related to your profession can give you more options for working in Canada.

Consider working in an alternative job. This way you can continue to learn about your profession or industry in Canada while you get your licence to work in a regulated occupation or trade.

Apply to the Federal Internship for Newcomers Program

The Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program provides eligible permanent residents and new Canadians with valuable temporary Canadian work experience and training.

Start your own business

If you’re thinking of starting your own business in Canada, you’ll need a detailed business plan. To learn more about starting a business in Canada, contact:

an immigrant-serving organization

BizPal

Invest in Canada

Business Development Bank of Canada

Canada Business: Government Services for Entrepreneurs

Find out about business immigration programs

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