Trivia Question❓What is Canada's national sport? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
🍁 Newcomer Digest – Monday Edition |
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Canada's job market added 18,000 jobs in June, nudging the unemployment rate down to 6.5% but Statistics Canada called it "little changed," signaling modest progress rather than a hiring boom.
Most gains came from accommodation and food services, while manufacturing and agriculture lost ground. Ontario's unemployment held at 7.0%, and Alberta's climbed to the same level.
For newcomers, the national headline can feel disconnected from reality. Unrecognized credentials, limited local references, and unfamiliar hiring norms remain real obstacles that employment statistics simply don't capture.
Experts suggest focusing your search strategically targeting roles that match your actual experience, diagnosing whether your résumé or interview skills need work, and building proof of value through certifications, portfolios, or volunteer experience.
One caution: a tough market attracts scammers. Never pay for a job offer or share banking details before a proper hiring process is complete.
More jobs may exist, but searching smart matters more than searching broadly. Read More... |
Pro Tip |
Hack of The Week |
Search Job Titles, Not Just Job Boards
Do not search only for one job title.
Canadian employers often use different names for similar roles. For example, a customer service representative may also be listed as:
Before applying, search your main job title on LinkedIn or Indeed, open five relevant postings, and write down the different titles employers use.
Then search each title separately. This simple step can reveal opportunities you may have been missing.
Try it today: Find three alternative job titles for your experience and set up job alerts for all three. |
Take Note |
National Resource Spotlight |
Job Bank for Newcomers
Looking for work in Canada? The Government of Canada’s Job Bank for Newcomers is a free place to start.
You can use it to:
You can also sign up for email alerts when new jobs matching your skills are posted.
Try it here: Job Bank for Newcomers
Quick tip: Search several versions of your job title. Canadian employers may use different titles for the same type of work. |
Becoming Canadian |
Canadianism of the Week |
“Get Your Foot in the Door”
In Canada, people often say “get your foot in the door” when talking about work.
It means taking a first opportunity that helps you enter a company or industry, even if it is not your ideal job.
For newcomers, this could mean accepting a contract, temporary role, volunteer position or entry-level job that helps you gain:
Example:
The goal is not to stay stuck in a lower-level role. It is to use the opportunity strategically as a first step toward the job you really want. |
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