expatbrit
English expat in Canada
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6
About me
English
Lives in Montreal
Registration: 16 May 2011
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Jobwise....is this normal??? by Chia
Hi! I've moved to Toronto from New Zealand nearly two months ago. I hold a Canadian passport, have a social insurance number, and I hold a degree. I've been a teacher for the past three years, and in customer service prior to that. I've been ...
Most jobs in Canada are through who you know rather than applying. If a job is advertised in the paper then its the dregs and the companies can't find employees anywhere else. Something like only 10% of jobs are actually advertised. Read More
Jobwise....is this normal??? by Chia
Hi! I've moved to Toronto from New Zealand nearly two months ago. I hold a Canadian passport, have a social insurance number, and I hold a degree. I've been a teacher for the past three years, and in customer service prior to that. I've been ...
For average pay, its a tough one without knowing your circumstances. Also look at glassdoor.com for salaries and reviews of potential employers Hope this helps Read More
Jobwise....is this normal??? by Chia
Hi! I've moved to Toronto from New Zealand nearly two months ago. I hold a Canadian passport, have a social insurance number, and I hold a degree. I've been a teacher for the past three years, and in customer service prior to that. I've been ...
if you're in IT then you need to get plugged into that field. Make sure you sign up on Linkedin and start growing your network. Also, check out meetup.com for all local gatherings in your field (along with potential other kiwi's in TO who could ... Read More
Jobwise....is this normal??? by Chia
Hi! I've moved to Toronto from New Zealand nearly two months ago. I hold a Canadian passport, have a social insurance number, and I hold a degree. I've been a teacher for the past three years, and in customer service prior to that. I've been ...
Hi Is this your first job in Canada? If so, I would advise networking rather than applying through job boards. Typically only about 10% of available jobs are on these sites. Its pretty popular in Canada to hire staff through other employee referrals ... Read More