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Bharti
mississauga
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 Posted - 08/20/2004 : 22:25:06
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Hello Sir
I migrated from United States of America, after living there for 4 + years and having had white collar jobs it is a state of shock and frustration here not only being able to find a similar job but even any meagre 8 to 10 $ p/hr paying job since 3 months of my stay.
I have an MBA degree from USA, in Marketing and Business Administration ,A MAsters degree in English Literature and 30 + years experience in Banking from India and USA, specialising in Customer Service and all other aspects of work in Banking Industry.
Despite this the only replies I recieve to my resumes sent to various Banks here for a similar position is 'at this time we have found another candidate with more experience and skills, and hence your resume will be kept on file...........Now i keep wondering either they found someone with 50 years'experience or it is lady luck who is not smiling upon me?
This is the first land I have set foot upon where I am begining to get disheartened but I really want to know what is the gestation period in this country since as much as immigration is encouraged the immigrants do not feel really welcomed after all the sacrifices they make to come here!!
BR
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sukjetha
London
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Posted - 08/21/2004 : 14:57:27
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Hi Bharti,
I am sorry to hear you're having such a hard time finding a job although having so much experience. It kind of prepares us all the more as we are landing in Toronto next month!!!
How are you applying for jobs? Through adds? Any other methods? Do you know anybody in Canada? Apparently, networking is a very important method to find a job...the famous "hidden market"...
Good luck!
Sukeina
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Hello Sir
I migrated from United States of America, after living there for 4 + years and having had white collar jobs it is a state of shock and frustration here not only being able to find a similar job but even any meagre 8 to 10 $ p/hr paying job since 3 months of my stay.
I have an MBA degree from USA, in Marketing and Business Administration ,A MAsters degree in English Literature and 30 + years experience in Banking from India and USA, specialising in Customer Service and all other aspects of work in Banking Industry.
Despite this the only replies I recieve to my resumes sent to various Banks here for a similar position is 'at this time we have found another candidate with more experience and skills, and hence your resume will be kept on file...........Now i keep wondering either they found someone with 50 years'experience or it is lady luck who is not smiling upon me?
This is the first land I have set foot upon where I am begining to get disheartened but I really want to know what is the gestation period in this country since as much as immigration is encouraged the immigrants do not feel really welcomed after all the sacrifices they make to come here!!
BR
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bhand11683
Canada
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Posted - 08/21/2004 : 15:12:11
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Keep trying and do not lose hope. Analyse your situation and find what's wrong . Change your presentation skills, resume etc and try a new approach .
It may work .
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stargazer
Scarborough
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Posted - 08/23/2004 : 00:28:19
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Hi Bharti:
You are facing the initial "shock" phase of immigrating to Canada. I would say, ask yourself, whether you want a "job", or you want to be "employed". Yes, there is difference. It lies in whether you want to work for yourself or others. I had the same problem like yours but took control of the situation by starting taking courses in trades that would strengthen me to be self-employed. There are many examples. Since you are an MBA in Marketing from US, you can be an excellent sales person for say, real estate, or qualify to sell insurance products, or qualify to sell accounting or taxation services, to name a few.
Best of luck!
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Hello Sir
I migrated from United States of America, after living there for 4 + years and having had white collar jobs it is a state of shock and frustration here not only being able to find a similar job but even any meagre 8 to 10 $ p/hr paying job since 3 months of my stay.
I have an MBA degree from USA, in Marketing and Business Administration ,A MAsters degree in English Literature and 30 + years experience in Banking from India and USA, specialising in Customer Service and all other aspects of work in Banking Industry.
Despite this the only replies I recieve to my resumes sent to various Banks here for a similar position is 'at this time we have found another candidate with more experience and skills, and hence your resume will be kept on file...........Now i keep wondering either they found someone with 50 years'experience or it is lady luck who is not smiling upon me?
This is the first land I have set foot upon where I am begining to get disheartened but I really want to know what is the gestation period in this country since as much as immigration is encouraged the immigrants do not feel really welcomed after all the sacrifices they make to come here!!
BR
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calllokesh31
TORONTO
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Posted - 08/23/2004 : 07:09:56
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Bharti
Three things are important for landing a job in Canada importance wise:
1. NETWORKING
2. RESUME
3. PRESENTATION
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calllokesh31
TORONTO
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Posted - 08/23/2004 : 08:06:54
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Dear Bharti
To make things rolling more quickly, here r few tips:
1. Network of friends-Make as many friends as possible. In canada networkiing is the key to everything. Be it job, better living,school.
Visit ur respective relegious place to connect like a temple if u r Hindu, etc, attend job related work shops in HRDC & share ur experiences with other attendees, try to intract with fellow residents in ur apartment building or park or where ever u r living, etc.
Another effective tool to get going in Canada is to hang on to any survival job & keep on trying for a job related to ur field.
2. Resume as per canadian job market-this is one thing u have to really work on. Try getting help from HRDC funded employment centres & come out with a really really effective resume. Sometimes people have spent almost 6 months to an year to build a resume which is like bullet in the head.
I hope these tips will help u in getting a smooth transition into Canada once u land. If u wish I can provide with u some references which can guide u to gain important information @ Canada including a job.
with regards
Lokesh
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gino
Syracuse
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Posted - 09/07/2004 : 23:33:05
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I am planning to go to Canada on the last week of September. I thought I would be able to find a job within two months. After reading negative reports on job search of immigrants, now I am having doubts. I have just finished a post grad course in a top university in the USA. I am wondering how I could afford to be jobless for several months. I am wondering if I should aggressively apply for jobs in the USA as well.
I would like to know now - can anyone live in any part of Canada (like the prairies area/ Alberta where my relatives are and who can give me free accommodation) and apply to jobs in Ontario? Would the geographical distance be an impediment for me to be considered/ or interviewed for jobs?
Hope to receive you replies/ suggestions soon.
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