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Updated: June 2017

Steps for job search in Canada

Background Research:

Before you start applying for jobs, you should understand a little about Canadian life, work culture etc.
Start by reviewing the following websites:

Start your life in Canada:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/live/

http://settlement.org/

Preparing for job search:

http://www.arriveprepared.ca/

http://www.accesemployment.ca/

http://triec.ca/

http://skillsforchange.org/

Read the book “Dream Job in 90 Days”:

https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Job-90-Days-Practical/dp/1523452404

If you haven’t already got the book, ask for your complimentary copy from your mentor.

Steps in job search:

1. Search for relevant jobs in following job sites:

https://www.monster.ca/

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home-eng.do?lang=eng

https://www.workopolis.com/en/

http://www.eluta.ca/
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2. Make a list of relevant jobs and identify your skill match. Compile the following information:
a. Company/ recruiter
b. Location
c. Skills required
d. Skill gap if any

Share your compilation of jobs matching your skills with your mentor for feedback.

3. Customize your resume based on types of jobs that you want to apply for. Make multiple versions.

4. Improve your resume to highlight:


a. Your skills relevant for the job
b. Your experience of working in multi-national companies and global environment
c. Your personality traits that can help you to succeed in the job you are applying

5. Create cover letter to highlight:


a. How your experience and skills are relevant for the job you are applying
b. Why you are interested in the specific job
c. Why you believe you will succeed in the specific job

Share your customized resume and cover letter with our team to get feedback and further
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advice on any changes required.
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8. Upload your resume on following job sites (create multiple accounts based on different types of jobs
that you want to apply for):

https://www.monster.ca/

https://www.workopolis.com/en/

http://www.eluta.ca/

http://www.careerbuilder.ca/
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https://www.indeed.ca/

http://www.simplyhired.ca/

Share login details for all the jobsites so that our team can check whether all details are
entered properly and provide you further advice on any changes required.

9. Explore province specific job portals based on the province that you want to target (some examples
below):

https://www.workbc.ca/

https://www.bcjobs.ca/

https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Jobs.aspx

https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/find-work/job-search-tools/

http://www.gov.mb.ca/cyo/our_opportunities/careers/find-a-job.html

http://www.manitobastart.com/for-immigrants/job-postings/

10. Explore industry/ sector specific job portals based on the domain that you want to target (some
examples below):

http://www.jobsinlogistics.com/

https://www.hcareers.com/

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs.html

http://home.applytoeducation.com/

http://jobs.itworldcanada.com/

11. Create your Linkedin profile or modify existing one to target Canadian employers:
a. Modify the profile to give it an international look (highlight experience with global
companies, global processes etc.)
b. Upgrade to premium account so that you can send inmail easily
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c. Start building your profile by writing thoughtful pieces in Linkedin and expanding your
personal network
d. Connect with friends and contacts who may have relationships in Canada
e. Connect with alumni from college and past employers who may be in Canada
f. Start connecting with potential employers

12. Reach out to recruitment firms like the following:

https://www.hays.ca/

https://www.randstad.ca/

http://www.kellyservices.ca/ca/careers/

http://www.theheadhunters.ca/

https://www.experis-veritaaq.ca/

https://www.procom.ca/home

http://www.dg.ca/

https://www.roberthalf.ca/

13. Enrol in online courses offered by top Canadian universities or global corporations on following
platforms (examples given below):

https://www.edx.org/school/ubcx

https://www.edx.org/school/university-torontox

https://www.coursera.org/mcmaster

https://www.coursera.org/utoronto

https://www.coursera.org/ualberta

https://www.udacity.com/nanodegree

http://www.athabascau.ca/

http://intranet.umanitoba.ca/academic_support/catl/flexible/index.html

http://www.durhamcollege.ca/academic-schools/school-of-continuing-education/online-learning

http://www.ontariolearn.com/
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14. Take mock interviews with our global panelists and record & share it with us for review and
feedback

15. Record your telephonic conversation with any employer or consultant and share it with us for
review and feedback

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