Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Finding Jobs in Canada

Finding jobs in Canada requires a disciplined and focused approach. The unemployment rate in Canada is around 7.00% (as reported by Statistics Canada) for July 2014. The Eastern provinces have higher unemployment rates, the province with the highest unemployment rate was Newfoundland & Labrador at 12.5%. Comparatively, Ontario's unemployment rate is at 7.5%.

Jobs in Canada can be found using various online resources. One of the best ways to look for jobs is by networking. LinkedIn is the world's largest online professional network with over 250 millions members worldwide. It's free to register and use this online network to build your professional connections. So, it's a good idea to create a LinkedIn account and professional profile. This professional network is also used by headhunters and recruiters from top companies.

Another avenue for seeking jobs in Canada is using online job boards. It's a good idea to also create accounts on the below mentioned websites where you can post your resume. Recruiters also use these online job boards to look for suitable job candidates. Some of the top online job boards are:
  1. Workopolis
  2. CareerBuilder
  3. Monster
And finally, one of the best ways to look for jobs online is by using Indeed Jobs which is an aggregator site or job search engine. It aggregates jobs from various online sources like job boards, recruiting agencies, company job posting, and others. You can use the job search box below to find jobs in Canada.

To help you prepare for your job search, you can use this free Job Search and Interview Preparation Guide.


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