Introduction
Canada has seen a major development in population over the last decade, and accompanying the vast growth was an opportunity for jobs in Canada to flourish. The jobs that have been in the highest demand since the late 2000's were between the Hospitality field and the Medial field. Being one of the world's prosperous nations, the 2011 nominal GDP estimated to be close to $1.75 trillion US dollars. Many Americans have even sought refugee in Canada, due to the low unemployment rate. Canada has turned into one of the largest industrialized civilizations in the world, and they have grabbed a hold of that rising growth and are still looking to expand it.
Step 1
Whether you are an immigrated resident or a Canadian, there are many things to consider when looking for a job in Canada. Initially, focus on jobs that offer work that you enjoy doing. It can be easy to get deflected by flashy titles or extravagant salaries. Finding a job you can be happy doing everyday is the key to find a lasting and fulfilling employer.
Step 2
Next, you need to focus on what you may need. Are you looking for a permanent or temporary job? Is you new job consideration close to your home, and if not are you willing to commute? More importantly, the lifestyle changes seem to be the heaviest thing to consider. Would you be ready for any change that your new job could require? For those new mothers returning to the workforce, would you have reliable daycare arrangements? Always remember that new jobs can bring changes, whether they are within your daily routine, monthly income, or residence.
Step 3
Next, you should inspect your resume. You may find a “reboot” to your resume may be quintessential. Look for any errors or add any work experience you may have had since your last updated copy. The ultimate and final step would be strategy; consequently, any good employee knows that having good strategy and work ethic will have a strong future.
Step 4
Having knowledge of what jobs are in demand in Canada are pertinent. You may just have more experience in a field that is in high demand, rather than trying your hand at something new. When you have narrowed it down to those final jobs that you want to apply for; do a little bit of research. Look up the company, and see what there mission statement may be or look at possible reviews. You may find it to be not what you want or expected, or it could easily give you a boost if you mention it in an interview. Always bring an extra copies of your resume to an interview, in the case that it may be a group interview.
Step 5
Ask questions of the employer, such as, describing an average day in the office or what it is like to work for the company? This can help fully describe the position and you can get an approximation of the time expected for the tasks that the position requires. As well as finding out if the company has the same interests as you.
Tips
There are so many more things that can be done in preparing for an interview and even through the application process, but these were just a few to get you started. When applying for jobs in Canada, just remember like all employers there are looking for someone great – someone like you! Good luck and Happy job finding!
Sources and Citations
"Canadajobs.com: Career and Job Search Articles." Canadajobs.com. Ed. Farfan. Canada Jobs, 2012. Web. 11 Mar. 2012. <http://www.canadajobs.com/articles/index.cfm>.
"High Demand Jobs Canada Overview." High Demand Jobs Canada. Ed. Varize Marketing. Jobs in Canada, 2012. Web. 11 Mar. 2012. <http://www.jobsincanada.com/high-demand-jobs-canada.aspx>.