Canada Has A Record 361,700 Unfilled Jobs. Here’s Where They Are... HuffPost

[graciax452 163]

Some news to help with that job search, focusing on small companies does help, they interview quick too

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/12/15/canada-has-a-record-361-700-unfilled-jobs-here-s-where-they-are_a_23308695/?utm_content=bufferd3348&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

[Piper 253]

Interesting article. Thanks for sharing!

I’ve seen a few similar articles and this explains why we ended up in Québec without even targeting or having Québec on the radar. I must say we absolutely love our new life here. Snow and all!

[Jules 1,325]

I wonder if there's a high correlation between vacancy rates and pay scale on offer?  Especially if the job doesn't offer enough pay in an expensive region. 

Vacancy rate isn't only caused by labour supply quality. It is also caused when there's little interest in jobs not paying enough. 

[poorguy 33]

@graciax452 how is your job hunt going? I am not even getting any rejection letters haha! Oh well I wasnt expecting much in the first case. 

Ideally I also would prefer Vancouver, but everywhere I read it says costs are high and it's not like Toronto costs are low either

[graciax452 163]

Hi really well, tons of response from my side, but putting it on hold as I am not ready to move soon. Two wanted me to come, but have another exciting opportunity I am waiting on.

[poorguy 33]

well done! im clearly doing something wrong

[graciax452 163]

Focus on having the right Resume and Cover letter and tailoring them to each application, network, network, network, start on linked in and apply directly to the companies

[JanSalJanNat 46]

@graciax452 do you maybe have an example of a cover letter for me?  I already have a Canadian CV but I need a cover letter

[graciax452 163]

@JanSalJanNat I used this site to get me going. https://resumegenius.com/cover-letter-examples 

The trick is every cover letter is unique, customised to the job you are applying for, go to the company website, figure out what they do, why you want to work for them and what problem of theirs you can solve. Then write your story highlighting what they likely want to hear, it's about putting your personality on paper. Clarify any gaps in your resume and let them know your expected arrival date and that you are available for telephonic/ skype interviews. Use words in the job description/advert and make sure you have 80% plus of what they are asking for. Make sure to address it to someone, even a  wrong someone is better than no name.