Entry Level Jobs

[simonvee]

Hi all,

I understand that immigrants with prestige degrees and experience come over to Canada find extreme difficulties in finding relevent work experience. That is, the job in their field and of the same hierarchy/level/position. The word stressed amongst finding a job in Canada is CANADIAN EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS. What about a person looking for an entry level position, would it be as difficult? Thanks for anyones input, ideas, stories or suggestions. Thanks in advance.

 

[newtone]

There are many entry level jobs and its easy to get, security guards, mc'donalds, kfc, cooks, cleaners and dishwashers

 

[simonvee]

Sorry, my question wasn't complete...I will rephrase it.

Specifically, white collar entry level jobs. Bank teller, data entry, and so on. Preferably entry level jobs that allows for some career progression that will eventually enable me to apply for CEC.

 

[abelkwh]

First of all, there is no such thing as White or blue or grey collar worker here! Any job that pays well is a good job if u can do the job.

Secondly, there are plenty of entry level jobs, such as clerical staff, data entry, tele-marketing, call centre jobs, etc. But these entry level jobs doesnt mean any white collar, cause the pay are usually lower than many "blue collar" jobs that u think they are. So yr definition of color collar doesnt work in Canada!

Even blue collar jobs require lots of certification and qualification! So dont think that "blue collar" jobs are lower end jobs! Entry level jobs for many banks require a bachelors or Diploma and they also look for people with "Canadian" experience. So what u have to do it usually to either volunteer or u work in retail or food services jobs before u can enter those "white" collar jobs of yours! So u still think, u need a "white" collar job then u may need to start with a "blue" collar to enter yr ideal "white" collar entry jobs!

 

[Canadian Career Coach]

In Canada, 'blue collar' jobs usually refer to positions in a warehouse/factory eg) picker/packer, assembly worker, but there are always exceptions.

Depending on how long you've been with a company, some of these positions can still have a very, very good hourly rate, but it's not uncommon for entry level (young) employees to start at just minimum wage.