That's great that you've friends in Canada. Will make the transition easier if they are helpful.Thanks again for sharing all these points. Will take a screenshot of this for future reference.. luckily I do have a few friends who have moved to Canada in the last two years so I have been in touch with them on getting information on relevant jobs and housing.. Really happy and excited for the new opportunities and challenges but nervous at the same time especially on the job front.. do you think I can start looking for a job while I am outside Canada or its recommended to start looking for one once I have landed there (some employers may not be interested if you aren't there)
About searching for jobs outside of Canada. It is doable. I got a exec-level job in Canada years before landing here. All comes to down to skill levels and your percentile placements.
My general breakdown of response rates for jobs based on a candidate's percentile, using data from my own F500 org is:
1. 95th percentile and above: 30-50% response rates on job applications. 1-2 weeks of shelf-life.
2. 75th percentile and above: 10% or higher response rates on job applications. Shelf-life of a candidate is ~2-4 weeks
3. 50th-75th percentile candidates: 0.5-1% response rates on job applications. Shelf-life of a candidate is ~2-4 months
4. <50th percentile: less than 0.1% response rates on job applications. Shelf-life is 3-12 months
Test where you fall earlier by talking to individuals who are in your line of work and then prepare accordingly.