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Finding work

Resume, permit, job offers: points to check before applying or accepting.

Finding work in Canada requires understanding a different market: adapted resume, local references, and recognizing common traps. Here are the basics to move forward without getting lost.

First steps

  • Verify that your work permit is valid and check for any restrictions (specific employer, sector, duration).

  • Adapt your resume to the Canadian format: 1–2 pages, no photo or age, results-oriented.

  • Use recommended platforms: Indeed, LinkedIn, Jobboom (Quebec), Job Bank (government).

  • Connect with immigrant employment support organizations (Emploi-Quebec, ACCES Emploi, COSTI).

  • Get your diplomas and skills validated if necessary (professional recognition bodies).

Common mistakes

  • Accepting a job offer that asks you to pay to get the position — it's a scam.

  • Sharing your SIN or banking documents during the application process.

  • Not verifying the company's existence before an interview or sending documents.

  • Expecting to quickly find work in your field without first validating your qualifications.

  • Ignoring labour rights: minimum wage, overtime, right to refuse dangerous tasks.

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