So I'm currently in Canada until June.

I've been applying for jobs (with a view to the LMO/TWP path) but I've been wondering about cover letters.

Naturally, I've read the wiki articles and taken some useful pointers from them, particular the cover letter one.

However - the wiki article suggests quite rightly that the cover letter is not a place to discuss my needs as a potential employee.

In that respect, what I'm wondering about is the fact that I'm not a permanent resident and need that LMO/TWP in order to work.

I've been stating that I'm a U.K. citizen and that I'm able to meet with them in order to discuss the position etc as I'm currently living in Canada until June.

Question is - is it a good idea to state that- in more or less detail or remove that bit until they show some interest towards me? I'm thinking about the importance of cover letters and whether having that on there would immediately result in my application being in the bin so to speak.

What are your thoughts?

I would leave it on there and just keep plugging away. This has happened to me a couple of times where I have contacted a candidate, done a telephone interview and then found out they're not eligible to work with out sponsorship. It can be very frustrating to have made that time in my day and then find that out.

I would suggest networking as opposed to applying for jobs straight off the bat. Get on LinkedIn, connect with people ask for "informational interviews" You don't say where in Canada you are, but Vancouver is a lot about who you know. Join any type of meet up groups that would be in your industry and connect that way too.

Good luck!

Thanks for the advice. I'm already on LinkedIn and have found it an excellent way to connect with folk in my industry - have found many an offer come my way but just not in the country I'd like of course

I will keep plugging away with networking though.