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Helloooooo 
Thank you everyone who has posted here and been kind enough to lift my gloomy spirits  Thanks also to everyone who has sent me a PM.  And I'm sorry that I'm only responding to your posts somewhat late...
| quote: | | 8. It's all about establishing relationships and building networks. Talk to friends, colleagues, family, social sports people, etc. if you're looking for work. |
And that's what I'm trying to do here I have very few networking leads, almost none in fact... And I figure since this website is visited by hundreds of people every day, some of whom reside or work in Toronto, perhaps someone will be kind enough to offer me a lead...
| quote: | | 1. cover letters should be abolished. Your CV should address everything that you attempt to address in the cover letter. HR consultants are time poor and cover letters are viewed as a waste of time. By essentially presenting relevant work/situational experience in the CV then the cover letter becomes redundant anyhow. |
Hmm, that sucks... I have some of the stuff in my Cover Letter that I didn't put into my resume... the general talk about how I have good organizational and problem-solving skills and multi-tasking skills... it seems hard to find a place for that in my resume among all the other things, like employment experience or volunteer experience, that are there...
| quote: | Originally posted by Abercrombie
French speakers are in extremely high demand in Toronto. You should have no issues finding bilingual positions.
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Ahhh Thank you very much for what I consider a big compliment, but actually I don't speak French.. I wish I did, really really wish I did, actually I wanted to enroll in some private French classes once I do find a suitable employment... But for now, my knowledge of French is limited to the basics (I only took an Introductory French course in High School; I was an ESL student when I came to Canada, hence didn't go through the regular French program in school as many others did). 
| quote: | Originally posted by FunkyCrew
surprisingly, the best rate of response was through the job section of Craigslist, so I suggest you give it a try!
also, I had my resume "proof read" and edited by a friend of mine, and definitely helped! |
I was told about Craigslist and after looking at it, it does seem to have a lot more positions than Jobbank or Monster... and I've tried applying to some, but so far no response... *shrug* 
| quote: | Originally posted by activate
Always lots available at RBC in customer service.
http://www.rbc.com/uniquecareers/careeropps/index.html
Just apply though the website. Everyone has to apply that way, even current employees. Customer service jobs don't pay great money, but it's an in and the benefits are great. They also encourage you to continue your education to further your career there, and will sometimes pay for it. |
Yes, I'd be interested in doing that; I tried the same thing with CIBC, but so far was unsuccessful. I applied to a bunch of their postings for what seem to be teller positions, no one ever contacted me and every time I just get an e-mail sent after while which says that "the position has been filled" No luck there either. *another shrug* Perhaps the fact that I don't have an accounting or business background is an obstacle, but from what I read, it is not essential for customer service (teller) positions...
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Music was my first love
and it will be my last
Music of the future
And music of the past
To live without my music
would be impossible to do
Cause in these times of trouble
My music pulls me through...
| quote: | Originally posted by Rodrico
To be honest, I dont mind the big guy up there, I just hate all his fanclubs. |
***I've got hairgel in my bathroom and Tylenol near my bed***
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