International Student - What is your Job seeking advise?

[a16107]

Hi I am new in this forum and nice to meet you everyone.

I am graduating this April, 2016 and getting a Commerce degree in McMaster University. I want to become a Canadian PR via CEC and now I need to get a 3 years post-graduate work permit to work a certain years.

However, I need to work at least one year as a skilled worker and NOC 0,A,B category. I am only a fresh grad and what kind of Job i should looking for and any advice for international student? I have oversea exchange experience and legit internship experience in Hong Kong. I understand Canada only care Canada experience.

My degree doesn't specific any major so I am willing to work anything (Marketing, Operation, Supply Chain, Bank etc, I don't really like sales lol). As long as it meets the CEC requirement and suitable for new grad student.

Thank you.

 

[Gregor.Samsa]

Hi, firts recommendation is to apply for PGWP inmediately after graduate.

Be sure than all forms, documents (college graduation letter and full transcripts), fees ($255 +$100) are properly submitted.

I was reading in this forum, about PGWP refused due to mistakes like that, take extra care because processing time is too long so fixing issues is complicated.


About job, try to find something related with your formation or experience, anyways the sooner you start to work the best, you can change job anytime.

Just avoid NOC C jobs, except as temporary job while looking for something bettee

 

[nkojima]

Hi I was also international student 2012 and

I have just received COPR last week!!!anyway....

For my advise You should get internship while looking for the paid job

companies usually do not hire a person with no experience.

You should start looking for it, Do you have student work permit? then You do not have to wait PGWP

you can start working then Do not waste a time, you have only 3 years

 

[a16107]

Hi I was also international student 2012 and

I have just received COPR last week!!!anyway....

For my advise You should get internship while looking for the paid job

companies usually do not hire a person with no experience.

You should start looking for it, Do you have student work permit? then You do not have to wait PGWP

you can start working then Do not waste a time, you have only 3 years

No I am still carrying study permit now and going to apply PGWP next month when I receive my completion letter.

I have many good experience in Hong Kong and I can def find a good job in HK.
However, I plan to stay in Canada for awhile because I want to get a PR status and I prefer Canadian life style more.

Just curious, I graduate this year and isn't it internship for current student only?

 

[a16107]

Hi, firts recommendation is to apply for PGWP inmediately after graduate.

Be sure than all forms, documents (college graduation letter and full transcripts), fees ($255 +$100) are properly submitted.

I was reading in this forum, about PGWP refused due to mistakes like that, take extra care because processing time is too long so fixing issues is complicated.


About job, try to find something related with your formation or experience, anyways the sooner you start to work the best, you can change job anytime.

Just avoid NOC C jobs, except as temporary job while looking for something bettee

Do you know any NOC 0,A,B job for recent business grad (like Bank, statistic, HR, Marketing, business unit etc)? I saw most of the NOC 0AB are mid-senior positions, not suitable for entry and recent grad. However, I only have 3 years so I need to try my best to get a job that fit the category.

 

[Gregor.Samsa]

Do you know any NOC 0,A,B job for recent business grad (like Bank, statistic, HR, Marketing, business unit etc)? I saw most of the NOC 0AB are mid-senior positions, not suitable for entry and recent grad. However, I only have 3 years so I need to try my best to get a job that fit the category.

I guess any starting position in that kind of business could be at least NOC B, due some formal education should be requested.

Just check NOC to have a idea
http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/Welcome.aspx

 

[Gregor.Samsa]

Anyways, take in consideration having 1 year experience at NOC B, A or 0 is not enough to get PR.

You'll need a good EE score, hard to obtain without LMIA or some PNP nomination currently.

You should explore other options to get more points, some provinces have PNP programs for graduates.

Just keep an eye open to all your options, and apply for PNP as soon you can.

Also create a EE profile after graduation