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New landed immigrants - how's your job hunting experience?

gjp

Star Member
Feb 15, 2008
165
6
Neel,
You do not have to show any proof of funds. You just need your PR card to enter Canada for the interview. They will not ask for any other proof. The immigration officer might ask you 'Why you are not staying in Canada?' and just say that you will move after getting a job in Canada or whatever the truth is ...
 

shultrips

Member
Mar 5, 2010
15
2
Category........
Visa Office......
KUALALUMPUR
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
8-04-2010
Doc's Request.
24-6-2010
trinatocanada said:
I got a job in less than two weeks after landing and in the same field of my profession. I am a physical therapist working as a physical therapy assistant while working out my license to practice.

What did I do?
Before landing:
1. Learn about credentialing in your profession. It differs for every profession in every province. I started two years before landing.
2. Identify provinces/areas where your job is most in need. In my case I knew that it was Ontario so I concentrated there.
3. A few months before landing, I sent out my resume to every clinic I could find in the province of Ontario... and even a few in Alberta just in case.
Canadians are friendly and accommodating. I got replies, both promising and not. I just kept at it and finally ended up with a few interviews.
4. Timed my landing towards the end of summer where most jobs are open.

After landing:
1. I confirmed the dates for the few interviews I got. I went to all of them and finally decided to settle in Ottawa when the clinic offered me a full time position.
2. Leased an apartment for a year then started work the following monday.

Kindness goes a long way so be kind and polite and doors will open. Be open minded and ready to recognize a blessing when you see it. Be brave and always have a positive outlook. Be honest in interviews and mastering the english language helps a lot too.

So far my story has been a happy one and I am praying that it continues to be. So chin up, good luck, be inspired :)
hi trinatocanada
your post is very encouraging.
i am a physiotherapist, applied for PR and might get it by mid 2011.
would you please answer a few questions for me?
did you finish the credentialing before landing ? if not, did the employers accept you without it? coz i have heard of temporary license( after finishing written pce) but not of getting a job before that. and if it is possible, it would be amazing.
what about Canadian work experience? was there an issue regarding that as well?
what made you choose Ontario? do you have any opinion on landing in Alberta and able to get a physio assistant job.
thanks so much, yours is a happy story after many sad ones.
may you go on succeeding!
 

pammi

Star Member
Feb 18, 2009
154
6
Category........
Visa Office......
london
NOC Code......
3143
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-11-2008
Doc's Request.
17-06-2009
Med's Request
22-9-2009
Med's Done....
12-10-2009
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
5 -11-2009
VISA ISSUED...
28-1-2010
LANDED..........
landed on 24 june toronto
Hi,
We have landed in june 2010.I am a occupational therapist and after applying for immigration I also started my credential process that is around 1.6 years back.Credentials completed and got the exam date 3 july 2010.We got the visa in february and planned to land according to exam date.Also we felt june is the good month to land because of weather and I have 4 yrs. old daughter also.
To cut short gave the exam in july got the result in august end and passed it but before that I have applied for temporary license also so got it in august mid :).I have applied in Ontario only and got a job in my field and with a good salary.So I have a happy ending story and hope it goes well.Planning to buy a home next year.
So don't loose heart. If u will try hard you will get it and don't forget to do the home work of your field.I would also like to mention that I have worked as a general worker for a day on toronto and that job was also not bad.
My wife is a teacher and we have started her credential process also after landing but job market in her field is so saturated so she is planning to do some course next year.Until then she is the Home manager.
All the best
pammi ;) ;D
 

Deeaar

Hero Member
Oct 27, 2010
374
22
ABU DHABI , UAE
Category........
Visa Office......
Case Processing Pilot - Ottawa
NOC Code......
(1241-B) Oct 2007
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
AUG 2007
Doc's Request.
AUG 2007
AOR Received.
OCT 2007
IELTS Request
FEB 2008 ( Total Band 8 )
File Transfer...
MARCH 2010
Med's Request
15/10/2010
Med's Done....
26/10/10
Interview........
WAIVED
Passport Req..
04/03/2011. Sent on 08/03/2011
VISA ISSUED...
30/03/2011
LANDED..........
25 July 2011
trinatocanada said:
I got a job in less than two weeks after landing and in the same field of my profession. I am a physical therapist working as a physical therapy assistant while working out my license to practice.

What did I do?
Before landing:
1. Learn about credentialing in your profession. It differs for every profession in every province. I started two years before landing.
2. Identify provinces/areas where your job is most in need. In my case I knew that it was Ontario so I concentrated there.
3. A few months before landing, I sent out my resume to every clinic I could find in the province of Ontario... and even a few in Alberta just in case.
Canadians are friendly and accommodating. I got replies, both promising and not. I just kept at it and finally ended up with a few interviews.
4. Timed my landing towards the end of summer where most jobs are open.

After landing:
1. I confirmed the dates for the few interviews I got. I went to all of them and finally decided to settle in Ottawa when the clinic offered me a full time position.
2. Leased an apartment for a year then started work the following monday.

Kindness goes a long way so be kind and polite and doors will open. Be open minded and ready to recognize a blessing when you see it. Be brave and always have a positive outlook. Be honest in interviews and mastering the english language helps a lot too.

So far my story has been a happy one and I am praying that it continues to be. So chin up, good luck, be inspired :)
Very good news and quite motivating.
Thanks for sharing. Let us know your other experiences while living with ur family .

best regards.
 

Wendy2

Full Member
Sep 3, 2010
26
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo/LA
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 2009
Doc's Request.
Nov 2009
Nomination.....
18-Dec-2009
AOR Received.
06-Aug-2010
File Transfer...
19-Jan-2011
Med's Request
06-Aug-2010
Med's Done....
12-Aug-2010
Passport Req..
16-Feb-2011
VISA ISSUED...
12-Apr-2011
LANDED..........
15-Apr-2011
I live in the US and got PR nomination through Alberta. I have not yet landed - I completed my Medicals in August and I am awaiting passport request. I thought the process would go faster so I started applying for jobs in August. I am a Training and Change Management Specialist for an IT consulting firm, and I have work experience mostly with international companies that are also in Canada. I got two job offers in Alberta last week. One was a consulting position with fantastic pay ($75/hr) but I could not take it because AINP said they will not issue a letter of support for me to get a TRV based on a contract position. The second job does not pay as well but is full time, so I have accepted that.

Based on my experience, I agree that it is easier if you have worked for companies that Canadian employers immediately recognize, but for everyone, I would say don't give up hope, or immediately assume that it will be difficult. Brush up on your interviewing skills, and work on your accent - it matters, especially for phone interviews. Also tailor your resume to the job you're applying for, don't just send a blanket resume for every job application. When I apply for jobs, I move things around on my resume, putting the most relevant work experience at the top, rather than arranging everything in chronological order. Also, come across very friendly, even when you're talking to the recruiter, a secretary, a security guard - whoever. Learn to chitchat about weather, sports, etc.

If anyone has specific questions, i'll also be glad to answer them. All the best to everyone searching.
 

SkilledPro

Hero Member
Mar 13, 2009
277
3
It is good to read job hunting experiences of new immigrants. good or bad, please continue to share your experiences.

bad experiences will help others to prepare more while good experiences will give hope to others.
 

Lucky11

Star Member
Dec 4, 2009
142
3
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
There might be troubles for new immigrants in beginning but dont loose your heart. Explore the job websites of canada also
 

sabret00the

Star Member
Jun 25, 2014
178
9
Calgary
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
CPC: Sydney, Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
Not relevant
App. Filed.......
12-Sep-2014
Doc's Request.
N/A
Nomination.....
25-Nov-2014
AOR Received.
06-Jul-2015
IELTS Request
No
File Transfer...
N/A
Med's Request
31-Aug-2015
Med's Done....
23-Jan-2015 (TRV Meds have not yet expired)
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
21-Sep-2015
VISA ISSUED...
16-Sep-2015
LANDED..........
Dec 2015
Been looking for a job since Mar 2015 with a OWP and TRV but no luck yet. For every job I have applied till date I got the Rejection letter without fail.
 

amitrathiesh

Hero Member
Jul 13, 2015
415
10
124
Toronto, CA
Visa Office......
NDVO->CVO
NOC Code......
1114
App. Filed.......
23 Dec 2014
Nomination.....
14 Mar 2015 (PER)
AOR Received.
07 May 2015
IELTS Request
23 Dec 2014
File Transfer...
14 Mar 2015
Med's Request
02 Oct 2015
Med's Done....
10 Oct 2015 Med's Received: 16 Oct 2015
Interview........
Skipped
Passport Req..
20 Jan 2016 Decision Made: 20 Jan 2016
VISA ISSUED...
18 Jan 2016
LANDED..........
13 Mar 2016
sabret00the said:
Been looking for a job since Mar 2015 with a OWP and TRV but no luck yet. For every job I have applied till date I got the Rejection letter without fail.
Hello Sabret, Which stream are you looking into? How are you managing your expenses. I'm planning to migrate by the end of this year with my Wife and 2.5 year old son. How much would be the approx expense for us in a month including food and accommodation?
 

rafayet

Star Member
Jan 15, 2011
165
43
Category........
Visa Office......
Pretoria
NOC Code......
3111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-11-2014
Nomination.....
CC charged 21 January 2015, PER 12 February 2015
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
07-04-2015
Med's Done....
11-04-2015
Passport Req..
27-04-2015
VISA ISSUED...
28-05-2015
amitrathiesh said:
Hello Sabret, Which stream are you looking into? How are you managing your expenses. I'm planning to migrate by the end of this year with my Wife and 2.5 year old son. How much would be the approx expense for us in a month including food and accommodation?
CA$ 2000
 

sabret00the

Star Member
Jun 25, 2014
178
9
Calgary
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
CPC: Sydney, Nova Scotia
NOC Code......
Not relevant
App. Filed.......
12-Sep-2014
Doc's Request.
N/A
Nomination.....
25-Nov-2014
AOR Received.
06-Jul-2015
IELTS Request
No
File Transfer...
N/A
Med's Request
31-Aug-2015
Med's Done....
23-Jan-2015 (TRV Meds have not yet expired)
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
21-Sep-2015
VISA ISSUED...
16-Sep-2015
LANDED..........
Dec 2015
amitrathiesh said:
Hello Sabret, Which stream are you looking into? How are you managing your expenses. I'm planning to migrate by the end of this year with my Wife and 2.5 year old son. How much would be the approx expense for us in a month including food and accommodation?
I'm still in India. Looking for jobs online.

On an average it'll cost you 1500-2000 CAD on a monthly basis depending on where you live. This is the average cost per month in Halifax if you don't plan to live in Downtown. I wouldn't recommend you leave your job and come to Canada in search of a job unless you do something which is in high demand.
 

amitrathiesh

Hero Member
Jul 13, 2015
415
10
124
Toronto, CA
Visa Office......
NDVO->CVO
NOC Code......
1114
App. Filed.......
23 Dec 2014
Nomination.....
14 Mar 2015 (PER)
AOR Received.
07 May 2015
IELTS Request
23 Dec 2014
File Transfer...
14 Mar 2015
Med's Request
02 Oct 2015
Med's Done....
10 Oct 2015 Med's Received: 16 Oct 2015
Interview........
Skipped
Passport Req..
20 Jan 2016 Decision Made: 20 Jan 2016
VISA ISSUED...
18 Jan 2016
LANDED..........
13 Mar 2016
sabret00the said:
I'm still in India. Looking for jobs online.

On an average it'll cost you 1500-2000 CAD on a monthly basis depending on where you live. This is the average cost per month in Halifax if you don't plan to live in Downtown. I wouldn't recommend you leave your job and come to Canada in search of a job unless you do something which is in high demand.
Thanks for the information. Don't worry. you'll soon find a good job.