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How long did it take for you to secure a job?

Old Oct 28th 2013, 7:19 pm
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Originally Posted by Kaye5
Don't leave it too long - the novelty of not working wears off really fast.

+1 and the harder it is to get employment, as you have no 'recent' experience.

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Old Oct 28th 2013, 7:35 pm
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Default Re: How long did it take for you to secure a job?

Originally Posted by Siouxie
+1 and the harder it is to get employment, as you have no 'recent' experience.

Having been in the military for 27 years my previous experience in a civilian job will not count towards any recent experience for any civilian job, so in my case I am already at the end of the line up regardless of how long I leave it. I would even struggle to get a job at Tim Hortens or Walmart, so I am in no rush, time doesn't really matter to me. Still looking though.

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Old Oct 28th 2013, 8:46 pm
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Default Re: How long did it take for you to secure a job?

I'm a software developer too (Oracle/JDE).

With good C# experience and a decent resume you will not have any trouble finding work in the GTA, there's a dearth of IT professionals here in most areas.

FWIW I had two job offers within a week of landing (couple of years ago now though), but I'm just lucky to be in a field that's much in demand.
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Old Oct 29th 2013, 1:13 am
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Default Re: How long did it take for you to secure a job?

Originally Posted by humanist
I'm a software developer too (Oracle/JDE).

With good C# experience and a decent resume you will not have any trouble finding work in the GTA, there's a dearth of IT professionals here in most areas.

FWIW I had two job offers within a week of landing (couple of years ago now though), but I'm just lucky to be in a field that's much in demand.
That gives me hope! Hope you are loving it in Toronto?
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Old Nov 1st 2013, 7:58 pm
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It took me 19 months to find a job. I have over 20 years experience in marketing/ communications/ web copywriting, and have SEO/ PPC experience.
I have 2 bachelor's degrees, plus specialist marketing qualifications.
I managed to get a few contracts as a freelance photographer, but couldn't get any job in any capacity in any office.
I was eventually offered shift work in a call centre.
I have been back in the UK for 6 months. I was offered a Marketing Management job after 5 weeks.
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Old Nov 3rd 2013, 2:09 am
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Well I've been in Canada 10 years now, and when i first moved to Toronto and i managed to get a job in 2 days... fast forwarding to 2013 - I got laid off in March and I've been unable to find anything decent! I have almost 9 years Financial Service Experience ( back and middle office) - its a tough market here, the key is networking! Canadians don't share alot , so get out there and get talking to people... i know i am!
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Old Nov 3rd 2013, 9:14 pm
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Default Re: How long did it take for you to secure a job?

Originally Posted by lcar
It took me 19 months to find a job. I have over 20 years experience in marketing/ communications/ web copywriting, and have SEO/ PPC experience.
I have 2 bachelor's degrees, plus specialist marketing qualifications.
I managed to get a few contracts as a freelance photographer, but couldn't get any job in any capacity in any office.
I was eventually offered shift work in a call centre.
I have been back in the UK for 6 months. I was offered a Marketing Management job after 5 weeks.
Wow, that is hard to digest. Seems like qualifications don't mean much to some employers?
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Old Nov 3rd 2013, 9:15 pm
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Originally Posted by celine_uk
Well I've been in Canada 10 years now, and when i first moved to Toronto and i managed to get a job in 2 days... fast forwarding to 2013 - I got laid off in March and I've been unable to find anything decent! I have almost 9 years Financial Service Experience ( back and middle office) - its a tough market here, the key is networking! Canadians don't share alot , so get out there and get talking to people... i know i am!
Even with Canadian experience, you are finding it hard to get a decent job?
Have you tried outside Toronto yet?
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Default Re: How long did it take for you to secure a job?

Has any of you experienced much luck in finding work in Toronto, while applying from a different province ?

For financial security, I will be staying at my in laws in Montreal ( until I find work ), but will be applying for jobs in Toronto. I was wondering if that may delay the process of finding employment?
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Old Nov 5th 2013, 2:11 am
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Default Re: How long did it take for you to secure a job?

Originally Posted by justanothernomad
Even with Canadian experience, you are finding it hard to get a decent job?
Have you tried outside Toronto yet?
I've been looking in the suburbs of Toronto and even our west in Alberta but most finance related positions are based in Toronto, some people may judge me for this but my whole life in Ontario and Quebec, for me to move out west would mean uprooting again and starting from scratch.

What line of work are you in?
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Old Nov 5th 2013, 2:50 pm
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How long did it take for you to secure a job?
Arrived Canada Day 2007
First day of work August 9th 2007

IT job in Kamloops, BC
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Old Nov 6th 2013, 11:13 pm
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Default Re: How long did it take for you to secure a job?

Originally Posted by celine_uk
I've been looking in the suburbs of Toronto and even our west in Alberta but most finance related positions are based in Toronto, some people may judge me for this but my whole life in Ontario and Quebec, for me to move out west would mean uprooting again and starting from scratch.

What line of work are you in?
It definitely is a tough situation, but I am sure with your experience, it won't be too long now. Good luck!

I am a Software Developer (I.T.)
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Default Re: How long did it take for you to secure a job?

Originally Posted by Danny B
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That didn't take too long for you then

However, my heart is set on Toronto. I am a big city girl actually, so only a big city can keep me happy. Sigh.
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Old Nov 7th 2013, 1:46 am
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Default Re: How long did it take for you to secure a job?

Originally Posted by justanothernomad
It definitely is a tough situation, but I am sure with your experience, it won't be too long now. Good luck!

I am a Software Developer (I.T.)
Yes fingers crossed, My ex works in a similar field to you and has always found it easier to find work, so maybe you'll have luck here, when are you planning on moving here?
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Default Re: How long did it take for you to secure a job?

Took me 6 months to find a job in my field and at a level that reflected my experience.

It took my company 6 months from interview to offer despite telling me on phone immediately after interview I had the job.....I nearly told them to stick it when they contacted me 6 months later but ended up saying make it a bloody good offer, it was.

I recently took promotion to run my team now.

I actually had three offers in same week.....like buses.

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