WC2011INDIA Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Does Canada have a work visa concept like the US H-1 or the only way to move there is get a PR and then search for a job once your PR application is approved? If you are an international student and want to work then you can get a Work Permit for the duration of your studies with some restrictions. After completion of your degree, you can apply for a 3-yr work permit to find a permanent full-time job. If you have been working continously full-time for 1 yr in Canada, you can apply for PR.
Desi Cartman Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 ^ just apply for any job in the company which employs Environmental Engineers and then try and apply internally. This is how it works for most people who study in Australia. Say you have a degree in accounting, then you join a bank as a call center staff and apply internally. Good Luck
WC2011INDIA Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 ^ just apply for any job in the company which employs Environmental Engineers and then try and apply internally. This is how it works for most people who study in Australia. Say you have a degree in accounting, then you join a bank as a call center staff and apply internally. Good Luck Thanks man. I tried that but most employers here don't hire you unless you fit the role of the position and have experience in it. If you are too qualified, it's bad. Too unexperienced, it's bad. Sigh....I am still applying here and there as my plans for returning to India have been delayed until next year thanks to mummy and papa.
Desi Cartman Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Thanks man. I tried that but most employers here don't hire you unless you fit the role of the position and have experience in it. If you are too qualified, it's bad. Too unexperienced, it's bad. Sigh....I am still applying here and there as my plans for returning to India have been delayed until next year thanks to mummy and papa. try taking out Environmental Engineering degree out of your resume. See you will have try few combinations. I know its not easy since I have been through it but ALL my friends who kept trying got there and have done well. Im sure you'll be fine as well, just change your resume and be low key when applying for basic roles
EnterTheVoid Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 WC2011, hope you find something soon mate. I was in your exact same position after I finished my studies. I know how demoralizing it can be when finding work. The one piece of advice I can give you is to keep on persevering. There is no magic formula to finding a job -- hard work, patience and perseverance will pay dividends in the end even if at present your efforts don't bear fruit. Most important of all, stay positive. Don't wallow in negativity and self pity, you do more damage to your confidence and self esteem than you can possibly imagine.
WC2011INDIA Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 WC2011, hope you find something soon mate. I was in your exact same position after I finished my studies. I know how demoralizing it can be when finding work. The one piece of advice I can give you is to keep on persevering. There is no magic formula to finding a job -- hard work, patience and perseverance will pay dividends in the end even if at present your efforts don't bear fruit. Most important of all, stay positive. Don't wallow in negativity and self pity, you do more damage to your confidence and self esteem than you can possibly imagine. Thanks bro. :two_thumbs_up:
donkey Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 I applied man. My application probably got lost in the piles of resumes they receive everyday. It's so hard to get jobs unless you have a connection. Thats weird they were on hiring spree recently, try Hatch.
WC2011INDIA Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Thats weird they were on hiring spree recently' date=' try Hatch.[/quote'] I applied for 2-3 positions at Hatch, but didn't hear anything from them. Are you an engineer working in Canada?
EnterTheVoid Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 WC2011, I'd approach my former university and ask them if I can volunteer my time for the sake of getting some work experience. From there onwards, you can ask them if you can get involved in the teaching of 1st/2nd year classes, marking assignments, doing some research work and what not. If its paid, than thats a bonus. If not, at least you get experience relevant to your degree and have some references to back you up. Even if you are a fresh graduate, employers expect you to have *SOME* level of experience so they can be confident you are competent enough to do the job.
WC2011INDIA Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 WC2011, I'd approach my former university and ask them if I can volunteer my time for the sake of getting some work experience. From there onwards, you can ask them if you can get involved in the teaching of 1st/2nd year classes, marking assignments, doing some research work and what not. If its paid, than thats a bonus. If not, at least you get experience relevant to your degree and have some references to back you up. Even if you are a fresh graduate, employers expect you to have *SOME* level of experience so they can be confident you are competent enough to do the job. I tried that as well. I approached two professors expressing interest in a volunteer position. One of them couldn't give me any volunteer work as she was leaving on a vacation for 4 months. The other professor, didn't need one. He did say if he needed one in the near future, he will call me. I followed up with him 2 times but still got a "no". I do have 11 months paid work experience and 1.5 month volunteer experience that are relevant to my degree. However, I am still facing difficulties. I had two interviews in the past 5 months with 2 companies. Both interviews went well, and I followed up with thank you letters and even called them to reiterate my interest. Unfortunately, the managers hired someone else with 3+ years of work experience for Entry Level/Junior Level Engineer positions. :((
EnterTheVoid Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 I tried that as well. I emailed two professors that I had interest in volunteering with. But one is on sabatical and the other doesn't need any. I do have 11 months paid work experience and 1.5 month volunteer experience that are relevant to my degree. But I am still facing difficulties in finding a job. I had two interviews in the past 5 months with 2 companies. Both interviews went well, and I followed up with thank you letters and even called them to reiterate my interest. Unfortunately, the managers hired someone with 3 years of experience for those Entry Level/Junior Level Engineer positions. :(( Hmmm, are you selling yourself aggresively enough? A lot of this comes down to how well you can market yourself. Instead of saying something like 'I graduated with a Bachelors in Environmental Engineering from x University, try something like: I graduated with a Bachelors in Environmental Engineering from Ottawa university --- ranked by Times Higher Education survey to be within the top 500 universities in the world -- with a cumulative grade point average of 6/7.
EnterTheVoid Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 Also make sure your cover letter and CV are in good shape. The cover letter tries to persuade your future boss to take a look at your CV. If thats crummy, they'd bin your CV without even looking at it.
EnterTheVoid Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 Or he could just be going through a rough time. High GPA's dont mean squat really. Got to learn to market yourself is more important.
Holysmoke Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 Or he could just be going through a rough time. High GPA's dont mean squat really. Got to learn to market yourself is more important. They do, at least in the US.
EnterTheVoid Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 They probably do but they are not the sole criteria. You can probably get around average marks if you come across as well rounded person in the interview.
Holysmoke Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 I never said that they were the sole criteria. But they are the criteria that matter the most. His problem here isnt that he's messing up interviews. He isnt getting very many. He isn't getting a chance to "come across as well rounded person in the interview".
WC2011INDIA Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 I never said that they were the sole criteria. But they are the criteria that matter the most. His problem here isnt that he's messing up interviews. He isnt getting very many. He isn't getting a chance to "come across as well rounded person in the interview". This. In 5 months I have got only 2 job interviews and 3 informational interviews. In job interviews you can sell yourself, but in informational interviews you only ask questions about the company, what are they looking for in a candidate, and talk about your area of interests and learn more about the profession. I went to Carleton University that has been placed in the 201st position by The Times World University Rankings. My CGPA is 9.71 out of 12, which is closer to A-.
zen Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 I see Canada more like a 5 star hotel w/ U.S being a 3/4 star hotel. This would hold true for my assessment of say Switzerland vs Germany/France ....IMO, Canada is cleaner and greener. Basic education and healthcare is free. Law and order situation is excellent. Ability to earn depends upon your capabilities. Even though Canada is a huge country, it's population is tiny compared to USA. And you have to compete with arguably more talented folks for a Job esp. in places like Toronto. People usually go by the book here, don't expect any short cuts to success. I have seen doctors/dentists studying hard to get degrees here. Engineers have to get proper certification in order to high paying jobs. It's a bit harderto get your self started here. Some position also require you to know French. There are a lot of Punjabis here and many of them drive trucks and make a decent living. Alberta is a good place for engineers, if you are looking to work in the oil and energy sector. If you get proper certification, 100k per year is what you are looking at. USA is a better choice if you are looking to establish yourself and get some experience. Once you have that you can leverage on that to get going in Canada, which offers a higher standard of living. Cost of living, including insurance, is higher in Canada.
zen Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 I had booked my tickets and packed most of my stuff to leave for India, but yesterday my parents called me and said to delay the return to early next year due to some relative/family/land issues in India. They suggested that in the mean time I should try and find a good job here. So confused. I guess the problem with you is that you don't have a proper status in Canada. Why would Canadian employers bother with someone who doesn't have proper status unless you bring in something special? You need to make it easier for yourself to get hired, may be get a PR. Don't forget that by hiring you, companies are making an investment in you. By not having proper status, you may seem like a risky investment to them. May be Try Alberta or Saskatchewan.
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