JOB PORTALS
Government-Supported Job Portals
Canada Job Bank - Fully supported by the Canadian Government, this is a great job portal for those looking for essential jobs during the pandemic crisis. The listings mainly focus on summer jobs (for students), and essential jobs such as working within grocery stores, retail businesses, and the agriculture industry.
Work BC Job Board - This is BC’s job posting database that a lot of companies are using.
Popular (free) job portals
Linkedin - Creating a Linkedin profile is a must nowadays. For those that have a profile set up already, this will act as your resume. Linkedin also has a built-in feature in which you can set your profile to “looking for jobs” or you can manually search companies or job posts that are available. This is a great place to start if you’re looking to work at your dream job or have a specific company in mind.
Glassdoor - Mainly used as a job/company review site, Glassdoor also provides some job listings. Many people use this website to do some research on the company, employees, and employers for honest reviews from previous employees and also to get a better idea of what the interview process may look like and how much the salary expectations would be.
Indeed - This is a great portal for job listings of all industries. Whether you are seeking out an administrative position or a position at a law firm - Indeed hosts a variety of companies, large and small on their website.
BC Tech Jobs: BC Tech Jobs is BC’s largest tech job board and offers jobs in BC’s top technology companies.
Craigslist - This is a great portal for those that are looking to work for small family-run businesses restaurant listings or administrative work. Craigslist has a variety of listings available for those seeking out part-time to full-time work. Generally, smaller businesses or offices will use Craigslist as a listing agent.
Alternative job resources
Recruiters/Talent Agency - There are a lot of recruiting firms and agencies available in Vancouver. Whether you are looking for a financial position or a job within the tech industry, a lot of recruiters will work with you directly to help you find a position that is suited for you. Generally, having a LinkedIn profile set up will attract recruiters to you but if you are in search of one directly, please look into the various talent firms available within the city.
Direct Company Applications - Most companies nowadays will have their own websites available with a career page directory. If you have a specific company in mind that you wish to work for, checking out their homepage would be a fantastic idea as they will have the most up-to-date job postings available.
Networking - Many jobs in Canada are not advertised - hidden job market - and you’ll only learn about some jobs by speaking to people. Networking is crucial to finding jobs in Canada.
Find some useful tips about networking in Canada here.
Suggested Prompts
How can a spouse or dependent effectively leverage networking to uncover hidden job opportunities in Canada?
In what ways might relying solely on online job portals limit your job search, and how can integrating multiple resources improve your chances?
What strategies can individuals use to stand out when applying through direct company applications or recruiters in a competitive job market?
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Bank Account: Opening a Bank Account in Canada
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