LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
Feb 28th 2014, 8:30 pm
#16
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
Yep, 100 %. Get a random postcode of the location you are interested in and put it on your profile as your current address. That way you will get more targeted results in any search you conduct on LI and will appear under searches that other people conduct from around that location.
Feb 28th 2014, 8:33 pm
#17
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
I would have to disagree with that, once a potential employer finds out you've lied about your location it can call into question has anything else been lied about on the profile?
I would suggest in the summary outlining a time line of when you could move to Canada should you secure a role. When I was looking for work here, I planned a trip out sent a ton of resumes to companies whether they were advertising or not with the dates of when I would be available to meet and a timeline of how quickly I could move to Vancouver (granted this last part was a little different for me as I have Canadian Citizenship)
Best bet is to be honest, connect with lots of people and when you do send a request personalise it; I am more likely to connect with someone if they tell me why they want to connect as opposed to the generic template.
I would suggest in the summary outlining a time line of when you could move to Canada should you secure a role. When I was looking for work here, I planned a trip out sent a ton of resumes to companies whether they were advertising or not with the dates of when I would be available to meet and a timeline of how quickly I could move to Vancouver (granted this last part was a little different for me as I have Canadian Citizenship)
Best bet is to be honest, connect with lots of people and when you do send a request personalise it; I am more likely to connect with someone if they tell me why they want to connect as opposed to the generic template.
Feb 28th 2014, 8:46 pm
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
Feb 28th 2014, 9:02 pm
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
I would say unquestionably no. If you get called for an interview at short notice, asked for a phone number or address to mail something to, or you have to mail something to them, you'd be easily found out.
As an employer, as soon as I found out a candidate had misled me or tried to, I would immediately ditch their application. It would bring into question any other information they had given me, such as their ability to do the job.
As an employer, as soon as I found out a candidate had misled me or tried to, I would immediately ditch their application. It would bring into question any other information they had given me, such as their ability to do the job.
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Feb 28th 2014, 10:17 pm
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
I would say unquestionably no. If you get called for an interview at short notice, asked for a phone number or address to mails something to, or you have to mail something to them, you'd be easily found out.
As an employer, as soon as I found out a candidate had mislead me or tried to, I would immediately ditch their application. It would bring into question any other information they had given me, such as their ability to do the job.
As an employer, as soon as I found out a candidate had mislead me or tried to, I would immediately ditch their application. It would bring into question any other information they had given me, such as their ability to do the job.
Feb 28th 2014, 10:20 pm
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
I would say unquestionably no. If you get called for an interview at short notice, asked for a phone number or address to mails something to, or you have to mail something to them, you'd be easily found out.
As an employer, as soon as I found out a candidate had mislead me or tried to, I would immediately ditch their application. It would bring into question any other information they had given me, such as their ability to do the job.
As an employer, as soon as I found out a candidate had mislead me or tried to, I would immediately ditch their application. It would bring into question any other information they had given me, such as their ability to do the job.
I DON'T endorse the fake post code suggestion above. And while I see your point, if I were to check out potential candidates on LI, I would be inclined to dismiss any not listed in Canada. I would, in most circumstances, be sympathetic to a reply saying "I'm out of the country right now, but am available from x (not to far in the future) date".
Seems like a vicious circle, eh?
SB
Feb 28th 2014, 10:46 pm
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
(Disclaimer: as I have mentioned before, LI is not (yet) a major source of candidates, or jobs in my sector/region. I'm also no longer on the hiring side)
I DON'T endorse the fake post code suggestion above. And while I see your point, if I were to check out potential candidates on LI, I would be inclined to dismiss any not listed in Canada. I would, in most circumstances, be sympathetic to a reply saying "I'm out of the country right now, but am available from x (not to far in the future) date".
Seems like a vicious circle, eh?
SB
I DON'T endorse the fake post code suggestion above. And while I see your point, if I were to check out potential candidates on LI, I would be inclined to dismiss any not listed in Canada. I would, in most circumstances, be sympathetic to a reply saying "I'm out of the country right now, but am available from x (not to far in the future) date".
Seems like a vicious circle, eh?
SB
I am sure there is room somewhere on this site to state that one is looking to relocate and to where.
Never use it myself, but deciept is not a good way to start off a working relationship.
Mar 1st 2014, 7:45 am
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
I haven't quite figured out the usefulness of LinkedIn yet, doesn't seem too relevant for the hotel industry in general though, so far the only thing its provided me is a steady stream of spam reminding me to log on and visit the site.
I am sure its more useful the higher up the chain one goes if so desired, but for lower entry level jobs, seems pretty useless to me, but I may just not understand how the whole site is supposed to even work.
I am sure its more useful the higher up the chain one goes if so desired, but for lower entry level jobs, seems pretty useless to me, but I may just not understand how the whole site is supposed to even work.
Mar 1st 2014, 2:09 pm
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
I haven't quite figured out the usefulness of LinkedIn yet, doesn't seem too relevant for the hotel industry in general though, so far the only thing its provided me is a steady stream of spam reminding me to log on and visit the site.
I am sure its more useful the higher up the chain one goes if so desired, but for lower entry level jobs, seems pretty useless to me, but I may just not understand how the whole site is supposed to even work.
I am sure its more useful the higher up the chain one goes if so desired, but for lower entry level jobs, seems pretty useless to me, but I may just not understand how the whole site is supposed to even work.
It's less good for junior/entry roles but as your contacts move on and upwards, it could help in the future.
But yes, it's definitely not great in every sector.
Mar 1st 2014, 3:16 pm
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
It's good for students to keep in contact with their networks and look for intern opportunities. It's good for senior folks especially those already with a network.
It's less good for junior/entry roles but as your contacts move on and upwards, it could help in the future.
But yes, it's definitely not great in every sector.
It's less good for junior/entry roles but as your contacts move on and upwards, it could help in the future.
But yes, it's definitely not great in every sector.
Mar 1st 2014, 5:43 pm
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
That seems a bit over the top drastic. Your link refers to one practitioner's thoughtlessness; it seems overkill to tar every LinkedIn user with the same brush. I would agree with you that "endorsements" are very largely pointless - but they're easily ignored.
When I was last jobhunting just over a year ago, LinkedIn was by far and away the single most helpful online resource. Of course, there are the actual job postings (LinkedIn has a massive recruitment advertising business) but almost more important were the ability to seek referrals and request "information meetings" with individuals at one remove from my own network, and to research people and companies in preparation for interviews.
Many people, even if they don't use LinkedIn regularly, will be happy to chat over a coffee with somebody who has approached them through a mutual LinkedIn connection, to pick their brains about an industry, a company, a sector...
My advice to Beckiwoo: don't start out with a "gissa job" approach. Join relevant groups, follow relevant organizations, contribute to discussions, get to know the characters. In particular, seek out "closed" groups rather than public groups, as the latter tend to be spam-magnets. Explain to the group's owner or moderator why you want to join.
Once you're "in the network," ask for meetings (virtual, phone or face-to-face if you're travelling to Canada - istr you're not here yet) to discuss particular topics (say "I'd love to get your help in understanding the xyz aspect of residential childcare" rather than "I'm looking for a job, do you know anybody who's recruiting?").
Above all, don't think for a moment that LinkedIn is a substitute for pounding the pavement. It is a means to an end - securing face-to-face meetings with potential recruiters or people who can refer you to potential recruiters. That's when the work really starts...
When I was last jobhunting just over a year ago, LinkedIn was by far and away the single most helpful online resource. Of course, there are the actual job postings (LinkedIn has a massive recruitment advertising business) but almost more important were the ability to seek referrals and request "information meetings" with individuals at one remove from my own network, and to research people and companies in preparation for interviews.
Many people, even if they don't use LinkedIn regularly, will be happy to chat over a coffee with somebody who has approached them through a mutual LinkedIn connection, to pick their brains about an industry, a company, a sector...
My advice to Beckiwoo: don't start out with a "gissa job" approach. Join relevant groups, follow relevant organizations, contribute to discussions, get to know the characters. In particular, seek out "closed" groups rather than public groups, as the latter tend to be spam-magnets. Explain to the group's owner or moderator why you want to join.
Once you're "in the network," ask for meetings (virtual, phone or face-to-face if you're travelling to Canada - istr you're not here yet) to discuss particular topics (say "I'd love to get your help in understanding the xyz aspect of residential childcare" rather than "I'm looking for a job, do you know anybody who's recruiting?").
Above all, don't think for a moment that LinkedIn is a substitute for pounding the pavement. It is a means to an end - securing face-to-face meetings with potential recruiters or people who can refer you to potential recruiters. That's when the work really starts...
My only additional advise is that people in health care, youth care etc tend to not use or rely on LinkedIn as much as the commercial industries.
Definitely worth a look Beckiwoo but not sure it is the right place for your industry. None the less it may be worth asking anyone you can link up with where the best places to go are.
Mar 1st 2014, 6:59 pm
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
I totally 110 percent agree with Oakvillian here.
My only additional advise is that people in health care, youth care etc tend to not use or rely on LinkedIn as much as the commercial industries.
Definitely worth a look Beckiwoo but not sure it is the right place for your industry. None the less it may be worth asking anyone you can link up with where the best places to go are.
My only additional advise is that people in health care, youth care etc tend to not use or rely on LinkedIn as much as the commercial industries.
Definitely worth a look Beckiwoo but not sure it is the right place for your industry. None the less it may be worth asking anyone you can link up with where the best places to go are.
Thank you. Do you have any advice where might be the best to look in the health care/youth industry apart from the old fashioned cold calling?
Mar 1st 2014, 8:54 pm
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
It's a world away from what I do and I do not know many in that industry this side of the pond.
I'd probably start at their associations or unions if they exist.
Mar 2nd 2014, 3:40 am
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
I used LinkedIn and it got me the contacts that led to my current job and my move to Canada. I am not sure if it would be useful for the healthcare sector?, but couldn't do any harm to join?
Mar 2nd 2014, 1:49 pm
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Re: LinkedIn advise for getting work in Canada
I am interested and pleased that some have had positive experiences with LinkedIn...I've always been somewhat tepid about it myself, but then I'm not so keen on Facebook either.
Just recently the company I work for have been looking for a couple of engineers, and we advertised on Career Beacon, but got lots of applications via LinkedIn, which screwed up the Resumes something chronic.
Just recently the company I work for have been looking for a couple of engineers, and we advertised on Career Beacon, but got lots of applications via LinkedIn, which screwed up the Resumes something chronic.