4. Make your resume fit the Canadian job market
What you shouldn’t is sending the exact same resume to every employer.
Read the job description and highlight the skills that match what the employer is looking for.
Keep your resume clear and concise. Canada’s Job Bank recommends tailoring your resume to the position and keeping it easy for employers to scan.
If you don’t have Canadian work experience, don’t panic.
Your previous work experience, volunteering, school projects, communication skills, customer service experience and other transferable skills can still be valuable.
5. Apply both online and in person
Online applications are useful, but don’t completely ignore opportunities around you.
Check:
1. Job Bank
2. Your school’s career centre
3. Company career pages
4. LinkedIn
5. Local businesses
6. Student employment boards
7. Community employment services
Job Bank also recommends networking, contacting recruiters, attending job fairs and using online job boards as part of a broader job search.
Sometimes a simple conversation with an employer can lead to an opportunity that never appeared on your screen.