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Getting work in Toronto

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  • 18-10-2017 8:12pm
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    filmfanb
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭


    So I have been knuckling down trying to find work in Toronto. I have been in an IT helpdesk role for three years in London and never had trouble getting a job there.
    Is it just me or is the response time in Canada a lot slower than Ireland and England?


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    jd83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,445 ✭✭✭jd83


    From what I her the recruitment process is definitely a lot slower in Canada. Are you already over there or applying from London


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    crimon222
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭crimon222


    I actually found the response times in Canada to be reasonable, but you would have to be physically in Canada or applying for a position with critical needs. If you're outside of the country, I highly recommend going through a recruitment agency.


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    filmfanb
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭filmfanb


    Yes, I am here already. Decided to come here early and get a place to live etc......

    But ya, I am finding it a lot slower than the UK for sure.


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    username2013
    Registered Users Posts: 175 ✭✭username2013


    filmfanb wrote: »
    Yes, I am here already. Decided to come here early and get a place to live etc......

    But ya, I am finding it a lot slower than the UK for sure.

    I think you need to be more aggressive in chasing the jobs. When I first came I would apply for a job online, then ring the recruiter listed on the job posting generally starting with "Im calling regarding the role, I've just submitted my resume....." I found that this put me fresh in their minds and I was able to talk my way into interviews this way. Don't wait for them to contact you. Also has your resume/CV been canadanized?


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    filmfanb
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭filmfanb


    I think so. Do you have any references of what Candanized means? 

    Thanks for the idea of calling up. I will spend the day doing that tomorrow.


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    username2013
    Registered Users Posts: 175 ✭✭username2013


    filmfanb wrote: »
    I think so. Do you have any references of what Candanized means? 

    Thanks for the idea of calling up. I will spend the day doing that tomorrow.

    Yeah, I would imagine you probably have this done, but you can get good tips here: https://moving2canada.com/resume-format-in-canada/


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