Ashwani is right.
There are plenty of fresh CS graduates from local universities, who will be preferred over applicants with international credentials for entry level positions(and for those positions requiring 12 months or less of work experience).
However there is demand for IT professionals with experience(at least three plus years, international or otherwise).
There is a difference between customization and fabrication. The latter is an utter lie.
Also, don't forget we have in Canada what we have known in India as 'Sifarish'. We just call it 'Recommendations' or 'References'. It's not what you know, but 'Who' you know that works in Canadian marketplace.
It's much more easier nowadays to get in touch with the target HR people via. Linkedin than ever before. Been there done that, so speaking from my own experience.
Additionally, letting people know outrightly that you're looking for an employment in a 'so and so' field, and if they know someone is hiring, is not frawn upon here. Don't hesitate to ask for help. But at the same time, don't be overly aggressive. Balance is the key, you know.
So, while you're at it, get into 'Networking' groove as well.
15 years back me and this desi guy were sitting at an Indian restaurant in Bahrain ... And we were discussing fudging experience on resume .. And he said something that I still remember ...
... If you are confident that you can do the job , fake the experience ... if not don't do it ...
How I understand it is ..... if you have say 1 year of a hard all round experience in a particular field or an implementation , you can show it as 2 years , but if you don't have any don't show ... as sooner or later they will find out .. which could be embarrassing.
When new in Canada , I would be very apprehensive of showing prior experience in Canada ..However a couple of years down the road , I might consider showing 3 years of experience in Canada ....
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A lie is a lie be it a small lie or utter lie atleast IMHO . We all lie at different stages of life but can't admit it openly ( with a exception of very very few ) .
I do have to applaud for the kids who are either born / brought up here . They have a different mind set and tend to be stick to truth regardless of outcome .
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Good help for Lalitha, Dimple.
Also Lalitha, you can also e-mail me your resume and I will see how to fine tune it for you.
As people said to you, never mention your university. It scares the Canadians. They donot like 'Sri Rangacharya Achary Veepeetam university' and all.
During the later part of my stay in Canada, I openly put that I graduated from U of T, or Cenntenial college etc.. This looks good on your resume and Canadians will start calling you. Only once during an interview that the interviewer asked me to submit a xerox copy of my diploma (that was in Thunder bay) and I told him to buzz off.
Also don't mention that you just arrived in Canada. Say that you are here for over 3 or 4 years and put some company's name that you worked there. It will help you land interview and job and all. Just donot mention that you are a P Eng or affiliated to some
A lot of problem with immigrants is that they think that local Canadians are superior and that you should not lie and all. But once you get into the system, you will find that it is very common here. Also Canadian go by reference and not talent. So you need not worry !!!
Hope this helps.
Peace by Murali
No wonder you couldn't find a job and are back to India !!!! Pls don't follow this advise
Networking and extensive resume writting skills are two things which can lend you an INTERVIEW... & then its upto you how you present yourself.
Believe me RESUME is an very important part !!!! And also one important thing, don't start throwing resumes all over the companies for some positions which you are not even qualified to do. Because once that company gets an opening for position which matches perfectly for you, your resume will simply get rejected by some stupid software.... so don't get too aggressive in finding a job.
A right job is out there for you and you will find it one day... (very FILMY, watched DTPH yesterday)
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Posted on: 04-10-13 03:43:16
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No wonder you couldn't find a job and are back to India !!!! Pls don't follow this advise
Dude,
I was able to find the best jobs (for my positions) when I was here and except for one year when I wanted to do second career at the govt's expense, I was never without a job. hence donot state something without knowing the facts.
Having lived here for 9 years and not being in IT and finance, this is my experience. I am just stating it and you donot need to follow it.
1. If you are from India, most companies will simply reject your resume without any canadian experience. You are now in recession time and Canadian graduates are in plenty. Just browse redflagdeals website. (CD equivalent for Canadians).
2. So for point 1, you will have to put your step at the door. No one generally checks (unless it the big 5 or MNC) companies will really check your pay stubs etc.. Once you say your graduated from a Cdn university, that itself suffices for your employers. However to state that you should get some solid experience. This can be gained by networking, volunteering, working at Timmies etc.. to get the Canadian feel. Many of my personal friends have told me that philipinoes use this techniques and enter technical positions and then donot perform. However, it will take some time for your employer to find that out and give you the pink slip. your jobs will be a stepping stone.
3. HR these days will give your employer only the time you worked for them. They will not give personal comments for the fear of being sued. Courtesy- redflagdeals.
4. Identify a company that you want to work. Like GSK. Start from a lower rung there (as a labouerer). Then get contacts and ask them to hire you for a professional position etc...
These are comments that can be used by anyone to find a job in Canada.
Peace by Murali
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Posted on: 04-10-13 03:49:01
True story.
After I finshed my second career SAP ERP program, my EI was about to end. I was looking for a job. At this time, it was the end of the recession of 2009. Companies were hiring selectively. Also I have around 6.5 years of Cdn experience at that time.
I put in my resume that I graduated from Sheridan college (arch. program) and that I graduated in 2002 ( I graduated from India in 1992) and that I was born and brought up in Canada.
Immediately a housing company called me. I was given a test and I passed it. There was another talented Canadian who passed out in 2004. She was given $ 16 an hour and I was given $ 18 an hour.
After being there for 6 months, Another company called me and offered $ 20 an hour (this was close to my home). So I quit and joined the latter company. Since I (supposedly) graduated from Canada, none of the two companies asked for references, salary certifciate etc..
Canada is a country for Canadians. So be a Canadian and enjoy life.
Peace by Murali
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