1st Job Application
#1
1st Job Application
Hello Everybody
I'm just putting together my first Canadian job application and am a bit stumped on the cover letter regarding my immigration status.
My position is that I need a job, TWP, LMO etc to move over (as so many do!!) but do not yet have a definite recce trip booked, so am not able to say 'will be visiting between such and such a date' as suggested in the Wiki articles. I would however be willing to travel over at short notice if necessary.
What is the best way to address this situation in my covering letter
Any help would be most welcome - thank you all in advance, I know you are sooooooo helpful
I'm just putting together my first Canadian job application and am a bit stumped on the cover letter regarding my immigration status.
My position is that I need a job, TWP, LMO etc to move over (as so many do!!) but do not yet have a definite recce trip booked, so am not able to say 'will be visiting between such and such a date' as suggested in the Wiki articles. I would however be willing to travel over at short notice if necessary.
What is the best way to address this situation in my covering letter
Any help would be most welcome - thank you all in advance, I know you are sooooooo helpful
#2
Re: 1st Job Application
Hi there - just tell it like it is.
That you are currently in the UK and that the company contemplating seeing you would need to be aware that there is a small (!) amount of paperwork needed to enable you to come over on a TWP. Advise that you are fully aware of the process and should your qualifications and experience suit the position they are advertising for, you are more than willing to help them through the paperwork side of things.
Also advise that if needed you can come to Canada for an interview - this will show willing and may make the company think - well if you are doing all this for us (ie help with paperwork if needed, fly other side of the globe for interview) then for them to apply for an LMO is not such a big deal.
If you include this information then at least any positive replies you have will be productive ones, and not ones that are going to back out due to the fact that you do not have a work permit.
Hope this helps and good luck (we have our BIL over here at the mo doing the very same thing!)
That you are currently in the UK and that the company contemplating seeing you would need to be aware that there is a small (!) amount of paperwork needed to enable you to come over on a TWP. Advise that you are fully aware of the process and should your qualifications and experience suit the position they are advertising for, you are more than willing to help them through the paperwork side of things.
Also advise that if needed you can come to Canada for an interview - this will show willing and may make the company think - well if you are doing all this for us (ie help with paperwork if needed, fly other side of the globe for interview) then for them to apply for an LMO is not such a big deal.
If you include this information then at least any positive replies you have will be productive ones, and not ones that are going to back out due to the fact that you do not have a work permit.
Hope this helps and good luck (we have our BIL over here at the mo doing the very same thing!)
#3
Re: 1st Job Application
Hello Everybody
I'm just putting together my first Canadian job application and am a bit stumped on the cover letter regarding my immigration status.
My position is that I need a job, TWP, LMO etc to move over (as so many do!!) but do not yet have a definite recce trip booked, so am not able to say 'will be visiting between such and such a date' as suggested in the Wiki articles. I would however be willing to travel over at short notice if necessary.
What is the best way to address this situation in my covering letter
Any help would be most welcome - thank you all in advance, I know you are sooooooo helpful
I'm just putting together my first Canadian job application and am a bit stumped on the cover letter regarding my immigration status.
My position is that I need a job, TWP, LMO etc to move over (as so many do!!) but do not yet have a definite recce trip booked, so am not able to say 'will be visiting between such and such a date' as suggested in the Wiki articles. I would however be willing to travel over at short notice if necessary.
What is the best way to address this situation in my covering letter
Any help would be most welcome - thank you all in advance, I know you are sooooooo helpful
x
#4
Re: 1st Job Application
Hi there - just tell it like it is.
That you are currently in the UK and that the company contemplating seeing you would need to be aware that there is a small (!) amount of paperwork needed to enable you to come over on a TWP. Advise that you are fully aware of the process and should your qualifications and experience suit the position they are advertising for, you are more than willing to help them through the paperwork side of things.
Also advise that if needed you can come to Canada for an interview - this will show willing and may make the company think - well if you are doing all this for us (ie help with paperwork if needed, fly other side of the globe for interview) then for them to apply for an LMO is not such a big deal.
If you include this information then at least any positive replies you have will be productive ones, and not ones that are going to back out due to the fact that you do not have a work permit.
Hope this helps and good luck (we have our BIL over here at the mo doing the very same thing!)
That you are currently in the UK and that the company contemplating seeing you would need to be aware that there is a small (!) amount of paperwork needed to enable you to come over on a TWP. Advise that you are fully aware of the process and should your qualifications and experience suit the position they are advertising for, you are more than willing to help them through the paperwork side of things.
Also advise that if needed you can come to Canada for an interview - this will show willing and may make the company think - well if you are doing all this for us (ie help with paperwork if needed, fly other side of the globe for interview) then for them to apply for an LMO is not such a big deal.
If you include this information then at least any positive replies you have will be productive ones, and not ones that are going to back out due to the fact that you do not have a work permit.
Hope this helps and good luck (we have our BIL over here at the mo doing the very same thing!)
Thanks for the reply Mandymoochops,
thats sort of what I was thinking but it's great to get back up I wasn't sure whether that would scare them off, but then again, you're right. IF they assume that you've already got a TWP they may back out when they know the full story.
Thanks again and good luck with everything.
#5
Re: 1st Job Application
Yes Judy to be honest have advised BIL to call the companies, have an informal chat and then email his resume based on their response.
Cuts out a lot of the waiting time following sending hundreds of resumes and getting little if any replies! Good advice J X
Cuts out a lot of the waiting time following sending hundreds of resumes and getting little if any replies! Good advice J X
#6
Re: 1st Job Application
Thanks for the reply Mandymoochops,
thats sort of what I was thinking but it's great to get back up I wasn't sure whether that would scare them off, but then again, you're right. IF they assume that you've already got a TWP they may back out when they know the full story.
Thanks again and good luck with everything.
thats sort of what I was thinking but it's great to get back up I wasn't sure whether that would scare them off, but then again, you're right. IF they assume that you've already got a TWP they may back out when they know the full story.
Thanks again and good luck with everything.
#7
Re: 1st Job Application
Hi Judy
thanks for your reply. Your advice on the Wiki has been great too.
The job ad stated only email replies - do you think it would still be best to phone first
#8
Re: 1st Job Application
Glad you've found it useful.
Sorry, I didn't know you were responding to a job ad. If that is the case, you must comply with the prospective employer's instructions. It's likely to tick them off if you don't do what they say. In that case, I suggest you follow the advice that Mandymoochops gave you.
If you are not already doing this, I suggest that you also use the methods described in the Wiki article called Finding Job Opportunities, identify prospective employers, and phone them.
If you could see your way clear to doing a recce trip, it would be highly beneficial.
x
The job ad stated only email replies - do you think it would still be best to phone first
If you are not already doing this, I suggest that you also use the methods described in the Wiki article called Finding Job Opportunities, identify prospective employers, and phone them.
If you could see your way clear to doing a recce trip, it would be highly beneficial.
x
#9
Re: 1st Job Application
Glad you've found it useful.
Sorry, I didn't know you were responding to a job ad. If that is the case, you must comply with the prospective employer's instructions. It's likely to tick them off if you don't do what they say. In that case, I suggest you follow the advice that Mandymoochops gave you.
If you are not already doing this, I suggest that you also use the methods described in the Wiki article called Finding Job Opportunities, identify prospective employers, and phone them.
If you could see your way clear to doing a recce trip, it would be highly beneficial.
x
Sorry, I didn't know you were responding to a job ad. If that is the case, you must comply with the prospective employer's instructions. It's likely to tick them off if you don't do what they say. In that case, I suggest you follow the advice that Mandymoochops gave you.
If you are not already doing this, I suggest that you also use the methods described in the Wiki article called Finding Job Opportunities, identify prospective employers, and phone them.
If you could see your way clear to doing a recce trip, it would be highly beneficial.
x
I've been planning on sending out resumes but wanted to wait until we had definitely booked a recce trip. However I came across a job advertised that was perfect! - identical to what I do now which I have found hard to come across. I didn't want to miss the opportunity because I didn't have a recce booked. I know it's a long shot considering how the Canadian job market works but you never know.
Thanks again for the tips.