percee17:
Can anyone please recommend a nice church around Mississauga, Oakville and Brampton areas. Thanks a lot

easyzworld:


Really? I guess life and time are in your hands?

maternal:


If I kill myself, isn't taking my life, deciding whether I live or not, in my hands ? If everything na God, why don't people stay in naija and wait for that miracle when God will make everything work in naija ?

KweenCee:


Hi GS, please when did you submit your passport to Accra?

ray78:
Almost two months here in Canada and still without a job.I refused a sales/marketing commission based role though.This wait is getting tiring now.
Canadian recruiters are OBSESSED with 'canadian work experience' .It is a huge red flag if none of your previous work or education was done in Canada.They are also obsessed with you having performed the exact same role as they advertised,they dont even try to deduce your skill set from similar roles you've performed.Very risk averse people,no wonder they are not known for Foreign Direct Investment abroad.

MrsBee:
Good Day All,

We would be going to Ontario in March for short-landing.

We are also considering going across the border to Niagara falls/Bufallo NY during the weekend while we are there but my worry is how to return into Canada without a PR card.

Landed seniors , please help with your advise/suggestions.

Underwoodd:


Hello A555,

I am about to apply for US visa via dropbox but I am kinda worried that the Canada immigrant visa might affect the application.

Pls did you apply via dropbox or did you go for an interview?
Was your visa application approved?
On the DS-160 form, how did you answer the question of if you are a PR of another country?

My immigrant visa expires in June, I will be landing in May.

Thank you.

QSola:
I[b] am going to help in posting few job vacancies for now. Atleast those little jobs that pay your bills pending the time you land your dream job. Please application is at owners risk or discretion. I am not living in canada but my mind is living there now. I am yet to receive ITA so you might have to confirm the authenticity of the post. [/b]

#copied from Craigslist


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Hourly Pay Rate: $14.40/hour!

Amazon Walk-In Hiring Events - No Appointment Necessary

Amazon Fulfillment Center 6363 Millcreek Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1L8

March 27 - March 30 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm

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ray78:
Almost two months here in Canada and still without a job.I refused a sales/marketing commission based role though.This wait is getting tiring now.
Canadian recruiters are OBSESSED with 'canadian work experience' .It is a huge red flag if none of your previous work or education was done in Canada.They are also obsessed with you having performed the exact same role as they advertised,they dont even try to deduce your skill set from similar roles you've performed.Very risk averse people,no wonder they are not known for Foreign Direct Investment abroad.

percee17:
Can anyone please recommend a nice church around Mississauga, Oakville and Brampton areas. Thanks a lot

ray78:
Almost two months here in Canada and still without a job.I refused a sales/marketing commission based role though.This wait is getting tiring now.
Canadian recruiters are OBSESSED with 'canadian work experience' .It is a huge red flag if none of your previous work or education was done in Canada.They are also obsessed with you having performed the exact same role as they advertised,they dont even try to deduce your skill set from similar roles you've performed.Very risk averse people,no wonder they are not known for Foreign Direct Investment abroad.

maternal:


So instead of doing a sales/marketing job, making some money and getting some Canadian experience on the resume, you decide to remain unemployed? Also your resume must be customized to fit the role they want or need. Hence why they want the exact role as advertised. Do you realize the networking opportunities you could have had if you took that job ? You are your worst enemy.

Fusion23:


Keep on persisting Ray, what field are you IN? also what research did you do on job before moving to Canada..also have you considered other provinces ..

I can imagine like if you are a journalist it would be hard to break for example...also how have u packaged yourself in CV and co..

Have you tired recruitment agencies also.

I see a lot of other countries make I no mention name boost their experience to 10 even thou its only 3-4 or they do a three months course and say they have 5 years experience with reference to back it up....


But please keep trying , new provinces , new job position etc.

I remembered applying for a Manager Position at Deloitte ..asking for 10-15 years experience when i had just close to 5 ..it does not hurt too much the experience might also help.

ray78:
Thanks.My work exp isnt too straigh forward.I'm an economist with Msc Finance.I have mainly experience in govt -macro research and operations.I'm trying to work in financial services especially operations/settlement/data entry/risk etc
As for recruitement agences,i was using Acces Canada-they tried but they are quite sluggish.I am now using TalentCor which is able to get contract roles in TD Bank.So fingers crossed on that.i am even ready to work below minium wage or free for a month in financials services just so i will be more marketable
How long were u in Canada before getting a job/I've not yet considered other provinces,let me stretch my luck in Toronto,plus i'm not ready to deal with the colder regions

MrsBee:


Hello house, So my adventurous self went across the border for a road trip to the US yesterday. I went with my mum and a friend offered to drive us there. Did some shopping at Burlington in Amherst, NY. I was able to come back into Canada showing just my passport and COPR. No issues at all. ��

ray78:
Thanks.My work exp isnt too straigh forward.I'm an economist with Msc Finance.I have mainly experience in govt -macro research and operations.I'm trying to work in financial services especially operations/settlement/data entry/risk etc
As for recruitement agences,i was using Acces Canada-they tried but they are quite sluggish.I am now using TalentCor which is able to get contract roles in TD Bank.So fingers crossed on that.i am even ready to work below minium wage or free for a month in financials services just so i will be more marketable
How long were u in Canada before getting a job/I've not yet considered other provinces,let me stretch my luck in Toronto,plus i'm not ready to deal with the colder regions

Fusion23:

Ok all the best am sure you will be fine , so have been here just over a year and was lucky cos it was IT . Landed in Saskatchewan, got a job in like 2 weeks ..moved to Ottawa..got a better job moved to Edmonton...

but yes did lots of interviews with big companies PWC , Deloitte etc and wasn't given the job but kept trying.... when I wanted to change job $$ I just kept on applying and the job i had was also good so I had nothing to loose ....did about 10 interviews that I become so good in interviews ..it was just a matter of time.

I used just LinkedIn and Monster.ca

for me my major issue is stability now over more money cos i dont apply for jobs ..recruiters reach out via linkedin and email..

i guess there is a shortage in my area a bit...also positioning your self linkedin and monster might help.

ray78:
Lucky you.ICT people have it best!
I will double up on my LinkedIn strategy.I just signed up for LinkedIn Premium as well.This March will be my last month unemployed IJN

GlitteringStar:
I'm now a bona fide member of this thread. I received my Visa and COPR today. To God be the Glory.

Fusion23:


heard of house of praise in Mississauga...it is Redeemed

Iyamefa:


There’s RCCG and Christ embassy off Kennedy @ brampton.

omambala:


thanks for responding , the first question is actually personal but I'll just ask this other question here.

ok, am hoping to land in Calgary in Sept. would love suggestions on good neighbourhoods. when I checked for apartments on Kijiji, I kept seeing NE , SE etc. I need more clarifications please. I've got kids as well. thanks.

ray78:
Thanks.My work exp isnt too straigh forward.I'm an economist with Msc Finance.I have mainly experience in govt -macro research and operations.I'm trying to work in financial services especially operations/settlement/data entry/risk etc
As for recruitement agences,i was using Acces Canada-they tried but they are quite sluggish.I am now using TalentCor which is able to get contract roles in TD Bank.So fingers crossed on that.i am even ready to work below minium wage or free for a month in financials services just so i will be more marketable
How long were u in Canada before getting a job/I've not yet considered other provinces,let me stretch my luck in Toronto,plus i'm not ready to deal with the colder regions

Fusion23:

Ok all the best am sure you will be fine , so have been here just over a year and was lucky cos it was IT . Landed in Saskatchewan, got a job in like 2 weeks ..moved to Ottawa..got a better job moved to Edmonton...

for me my major issue is stability now over more money cos i dont apply for jobs ..recruiters reach out via linkedin and email..

i guess there is a shortage in my area a bit... also positioning your self linkedin and monster might help.