What's the best way of looking for work for a recent graduate?

[cecibet]

Hi!

I've visited Montreal a while back and I've loved it! I'm looking for a job abroad, since I live in a Latin American country, and thought that Montreal is an amazing opportunity. I will be graduating next summer, so I wanted to know, where can I search for job opportunities and accommodation? I have very little experience, does that makes me less eligible in some cases?

Thank you very much!

[m0lt]

Hi Ceci, although I do not have all of the answers, I can point you in the right direction.

Before you start looking for work, you need to understand Canadian immigration system. You can read about it here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/ Government websites are very good and provide all of the information necessary.

As far as looking for jobs. I think it is the same as in any other developed country. You look online. Use LinkedIn to network with people. Use job sites (you can find these in Google) to find opportunities. Also research any companies in your field and apply directly to them as well. Even if they don't advertise openings - send your resume, follow up, talk to people.

To find accommodations you can use kijiji.ca.

[Francois_Paradis]

Hi,

In most cases, a work permit is a requirement for a foreign national who wants to work in Canada. You will find below a link to the Canadian government website where you can apply. I suggest that you take a look at the International Experience Canada program, which may very well suit all of your needs.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/permit.asp

The easiest way to look for employment is online (I found my current job on the first website listed below, by the way):

http://www.workopolis.com/shared/en/home/index

http://www.monster.ca/

As far as accomodation is concerned, again the Internet is the best way to look, although many ads are written only in French by the landlords who are looking for tenants:

http://www.kijiji.ca/

http://www.lespac.com/montreal/immobilier-location-logements_b457df456dh0g17567i1j0k1wZ014Y2F0ZWdvcnlJZAR2.jsa

More luxurious apartments:

https://www.realtor.ca/Residential/index.aspx

Finally, I work for the largest private employer in Montreal and we hire a lot of recent graduates, but you should note, if you were not already aware, that Montreal job market applicants must carry a very specific set of skills: they must speak either French or English and often times both languages.

I hope this helps,

François

[Indina_Remy]

Hi!
Yes Montreal is a great city. It really depends on what field you're in bust mostly you can find job opportunities on Indeed or workopolis or any other main job board.

Also on the City of Montreal website there are several job opportunities.

There is really no special trick to it other than applying EVERYWHERE you can...even if it's online.

Recently Montreal has not been booming with job opportunities but there are always options especially for recent graduates because companies are always looking for entry level employees.

Good luck!

[Makram_Adnan]

First advice is learn French if you plan on moving here, otherwise you're job opportunities are reduced by 90%.

There are lots of entry level jobs, so that shouldn't be a major issue. You can find job listings online by recruiting agencies, there are several of them and they all allow you to browse job postings for free. Same goes for accommodation, you'll find plenty of listings online.

Hope that helps. Good luck.

[danielle11]

Hello @Ceci_Bet

I was living in Montreal for the past four years so I hope I can help you with this question. First off, it really depends what job you are looking for - there are many popular job finding sites that are used across Canada (and worldwide)

Ie. Linkedin, Indeed, Glassdoor

It is important to know that the primary language of businesses in Montreal are French. Without knowing French, you may have a difficult time finding a job in Montreal.

In regards to accommodation, it is very hard to find affordable housing if you are not in the actual city. Places get taken really quickly so it's often common practice to travel with your checks. If you want to get an idea before hand - I would recommend using this website:

http://www.kijiji.ca

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I would look at the job search the way you would look at the job search in any country. Less experience usually means it's harder to find a position.