This networking thingy in Toronto
#1
Éireann go Brách
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This networking thingy in Toronto
Is it all networking to get a job? There appears to be tons of work but getting no replies to applications. Really friggin annoying!
#2
Re: This networking thingy in Toronto
I think that's largely true. One needs to meet people in one's line of business in a social setting and build on that. In our business, computing, a way forward is to find people who do similar work and get them into a pub. I know that's also true for some building trades. Alas, it's not quick.
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The only way I got a job was to find a manager who was an immigrant himself and less likely to be biased towards Canadians (his last hire before me was an Aussie!)
#4
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I can say categorically that there's no bias toward Canadians where I am now. I don't think I've ever worked in a place in Canada where there was a bias toward Canadians. Documented ethnic quotas, yes, preference for aboriginal Canadians, yes, personal prejudices made part of the hiring practise, yes, but bias toward Canadians, not in this business.
#5
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I have now had four jobs in Canada.
One was gained through 'networking', the rest through applying to ads.
One on Workopolis, one on Craigslist and one through an agency.
The moral of the story is....right time, right place, right job, and a bit of luck.
One was gained through 'networking', the rest through applying to ads.
One on Workopolis, one on Craigslist and one through an agency.
The moral of the story is....right time, right place, right job, and a bit of luck.
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Re: This networking thingy in Toronto
On your side of the coin one job may mean a lot, from the employer, you may be one of hundreds of applicants who get sifted through. Employers just want to fill a job, find the best applicant they can in the easiest and quickest way possible.
Building a network is not too hard, joining local clubs, churches, self help groups like Toastmasters, trade associations, building a social network, any of these can help get a job. One of my more fun jobs I got through something totally unrelated to my industry.
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#7
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Re: This networking thingy in Toronto
That's the way it is in Canada, accept it, it is not going to change. Don't rely on one application, just keep sending them in. There seems to be some misconception of a bias toward Canadians when hiring, something I have never noticed in all the time I have been in country.
On your side of the coin one job may mean a lot, from the employer, you may be one of hundreds of applicants who get sifted through. Employers just want to fill a job, find the best applicant they can in the easiest and quickest way possible.
Building a network is not too hard, joining local clubs, churches, self help groups like Toastmasters, trade associations, building a social network, any of these can help get a job. One of my more fun jobs I got through something totally unrelated to my industry.
On your side of the coin one job may mean a lot, from the employer, you may be one of hundreds of applicants who get sifted through. Employers just want to fill a job, find the best applicant they can in the easiest and quickest way possible.
Building a network is not too hard, joining local clubs, churches, self help groups like Toastmasters, trade associations, building a social network, any of these can help get a job. One of my more fun jobs I got through something totally unrelated to my industry.
#8
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Re: This networking thingy in Toronto
Also, not what you know...
Only took 3 weeks in Vancouver in 98... and it was bordering on impossible then.
Right, chin up, is it beer time yet?
#9
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We are hiring for 4 or 5 positions but I know that they have not reached out to anybody yet despite telling us they were hiring in late July.
It might be worth following up on some of your earlier summer apps in September.
If you are in Finance or a Developer personal message me. As long as you have the legal right to work in Canada I can try and help you out. I am desperately short of quality drinking buddys at my place. The last office party the CEO and myself bought 40 odd can's of beer and all the cradle's left it to me to drink..............
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#10
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Did someone mention beer and Toronto?
#11
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You might also want to take a look at your resume. If it's presented well you'll get calls.
#12
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Re: This networking thingy in Toronto
That's the way it is in Canada, accept it, it is not going to change. Don't rely on one application, just keep sending them in. There seems to be some misconception of a bias toward Canadians when hiring, something I have never noticed in all the time I have been in country.On your side of the coin one job may mean a lot, from the employer, you may be one of hundreds of applicants who get sifted through. Employers just want to fill a job, find the best applicant they can in the easiest and quickest way possible.
Building a network is not too hard, joining local clubs, churches, self help groups like Toastmasters, trade associations, building a social network, any of these can help get a job. One of my more fun jobs I got through something totally unrelated to my industry.
Building a network is not too hard, joining local clubs, churches, self help groups like Toastmasters, trade associations, building a social network, any of these can help get a job. One of my more fun jobs I got through something totally unrelated to my industry.
#13
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Re: This networking thingy in Toronto
Good luck!
#14
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My resume has no indication of my nationality or the countries of my previous employment.
#15
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Re: This networking thingy in Toronto
mine has a bit, so as a result I've got the are you staying here longterm or are you just on a working holiday visa question...which is funny cos I'm pretty old...but that's the only thing I've experienced.