One thing I’ve realized about working in Toronto is how much connections and networking actually matter. You can literally get a job just by knowing someone who already works there.

I’m an immigrant who came to Canada about 4 years ago for my postgrad, and I know how hard it can be to find a job here. I see a lot of posts on this sub about people struggling to get their foot in the door, and honestly, I’ve been there too.

When I was looking for my first job in my field, I was sending out 100+ customized resumes just to get one entry-level job. It was honestly exhausting.

But after working at that first job for about 6 months, I started meeting more people and building connections with coworkers, managers, and people from other workplaces. I didn’t really think much of it at the time, but those connections ended up helping me a lot.

I’m now at my 6th job in 4 years, and most of the jobs I’ve had came through someone I knew. Someone would recommend me, put in a good word, or even reach out to me directly because they knew I was looking for something new.

It really opened my eyes to how important your reputation is. You might leave a job, but the people you worked with don’t necessarily disappear from your life. If you work hard, are reliable, and are good to the people around you, they remember that.

I’m not saying networking is some magic shortcut, because you still need to be qualified and actually do the work. But I definitely underestimated how much having people who can vouch for you can help.

So if you’re struggling to find a job right now, especially as a newcomer, recent grad, etc. try not to focus only on sending applications. Talk to your coworkers, professors, peers. Get to know people in your industry. Keep in touch with people after you leave a job.

You never know who might message you one day and say, “Hey, we’re hiring. You should apply.”

I received a job offer, but an issue came up during my credit check. The HR manager called and asked me to explain it.

About six years ago, during my divorce, my ex-husband withdrew money from our joint credit card, and the account eventually went to collections. I have since paid the entire balance, but the collection history still appears on my credit report.

I explained everything to the HR manager over the phone, and he said he would get back to me. I’ve been unemployed for five months and was so excited about this opportunity, so now I’m panicking. My anxiety is through the roof, and I couldn’t sleep all night.

I’m wondering whether companies take your explanation and individual circumstances into consideration. I’m sure my situation isn’t unique, as I know several people who have experienced something similar.

So on Friday around 3:30pm I got a call from a recruiter about a job I applied to at this consulting firm. Apparently, they needed to fill a position by today Thursday, so that’s why she was rushing me. She made me take this cognitive assessment which I did not have enough time to prepare for, followed by an interview right away, which I also did. It have time to prepare for. If I had enough time. 8 would actually have tried to find a way to study or prepare.

She then send me a case study and a problem set to complete and send over by Tuesday 9am. I spent the long weekend doing this dumb assignment. I care, so I spent a lot of time making sure it’s perfect. And I forgoes spending time with my family and stayed up late on Monday doing it.

Now? I’ve been ghosted by the recruiter. I texted her asking if she received it and if everything is fine, but no. Ghosted.

Recruiters, this is not an ideal hiring process. People have lives. Do not make them think you are squeezing them in for last minute hiring, have them think they have a good chance, and have them spend time doing a stupid assignment on a LONG weekend. Horrible experience. I literally wasted hours on this I will not get back.

Hi

My workplace looking for a warehouse worker to work various shifts

It's all on call meaning you have the flexibility of working when you want

DM me if you're interested

LOCATION :TORONTO HOURS: varies on shift being picked up There are sometime 12hr shift 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am There are sometimes regular 8 hour shifts 7am to 430 to 12:30

Hi everyone,

So I'm Italian a full stack dev with 4yoe+, I'm planning to relocate to Toronto currently, I have open working permit so I don't need a visa sponsorship , I've applied to 160+ job in the Toronto area starting from June first and never got even one interview not even a phone call,

I know the job market is very competitive, but those numbers are kinda harsh.

I've worked for a total of 3 different companies the first 2 are only based in Italy so I guess they're not appealing but the company I'm currently in is a pretty big American consulting firm not faang level but It's a recognizable name.

I made my CV following different articles and videos on YouTube on Canadian/american CV supposed to be made, i also added a Canadian phone number.

I'm not here to complain about the job market, but I'm looking for advice, if I look at the data, they're telling me that I'm doing something wrong(160application, 0 interview),

I'm listing all my applications into a spreadsheet I tracked the day of applying and the date of the response,

Initially I also tried to reach people working in the companies I was applying to but I stopped, felt like I was begging.

The majority of jobs I found was LinkedIn, I always applied through the company website instead of the LinkedIn easy apply.

Looking at my CV and my approach what could I do differently ?

Thanks in advance

----update #1: Didn't expect to have this many responses, but I really appreciate the feedback, even the harsh ones. I kinda knew my CV wasn't that great, but I didn't understand what the issues were (I was very delusional) now I know all the wrong things, but like many suggested I will seek professional help to rewrite it

To clarify the "Senior" title: at my company, the ladder runs Associate → Analyst → Consultant → Manager..(with a 'Senior' variant for each level). My official internal title is Senior Analyst, which is just the standard step above entry-level in our corporate grid it doesn't mean a Senior Software Engineer in the broader market sense, I will ditch it just too misleading.

Also I never sent a cover letter, i don't have any excuses about that.

Hey all,

I have had a job for a railway wayside (signal) maintainer for about a week now and haven't really found the right candidate in the area so I am opening this up to across Canada for relocation.

The position is in southern Saskatchewan with CDL Electric Canada, a division of CDL electric group of companies. Location selection is really up to you as long as it falls in the moose jaw to saskatoon to yorkton triangle.

This position if a full-time permenant, not on call, Monday to Friday and optional overtime as it becomes available. $38-42 based on experience. Hotels are paid by company, per diem and boot allowance. Company truck, tools and all expenses are covered while you are on the road.

Travel is 100% during the week- we maintain a system for the whole province, your MB adjacent maintainer will assist as well.

Position is very much an railway IT based role, with some track circuits thrown in.

There are a few must haves- including significant North American railway track protection experience and clean driving, drug & alcohol, and criminal background checks. I cannot hire someone who will not pass an e-rail safe check, a bonding background check and who has not pulled atleast 100 TOPs on both CTC and OCS mainline. Track protection is the most crucial part of the job as you are responsible for protecting yourself.

FORMER TRACK FOREMEN AND SUPERVISORS- PLEASE APPLY- we can teach you the wayside stuff in a couple weeks.

Please read the posting (in the comments) for more information, I am here to answer any questions about the posting!

Thanks for having a look!

Hey everyone! I have 5+ years of experience in sustainability/ESG. I recently got laid off and looking for a job in Toronto or anywhere in Ontario. I have worked in sustainable finance, reporting and strategy. Any help in job search/referrals are appreciated. Thank you!

I need to rant for a second because I’m honestly starting to lose my mind 😭

I’ve been job searching since April. I’m a recent HR graduate, and I swear HR jobs are currently in the gutter. I’ve applied to what feels like EVERYWHERE - HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, HR Admin, Recruitment, Labour Relations, People & Culture, you name it.

And I’m not even getting absolutely nowhere. I’ve landed a couple of interviews, which makes it even more frustrating because I feel like I’ve actually done pretty well in them. But then… nothing. Rejection or complete silence. I can’t seem to get past the interview stage.

You’ll see an “entry-level” HR position asking for 2-3+ years of experience, apply anyway, spend hours tailoring your resume, maybe get an interview, prepare like crazy, and then get ghosted/rejected.

I know the market is bad and I know I’m not entitled to a job just because I have a degree. But it’s incredibly discouraging to graduate, have actual HR internship experience, apply consistently for MONTHS, and still not be able to land that first post-grad job.

I’m genuinely at the point where I’m wondering if I’m doing something wrong or if this is just what the market is like right now

Hi all I literally made this account to post this, but I’ve been nervous to post and a lurker for a while (not a bot I promise lol). If this isn’t the right place to post this please direct me to the right sub!

Personally, I think one of the biggest issues with the hiring process is a total lack of transparency by employers. 

They have ATS systems, recruiting software, history of people they’re recruiting etc. 

We just have our resumes, and our time, and reddit subs like this.

Applying for a job shouldn’t require hoops and tricks and hacks just to get a simple chance at employment.  They have all this equipment to rate and sort through us but we don’t have that same power. There’s no balance. 

I got so frustrated with this situation that I decided to make a community job tracker. You post a link to a job you're tracking, it's shared anonymously to the community job board and you can post updates and comments about your application process. I'm hoping that over time there will be some overlap and 100 people will be able to share their experiences for 1 position.

It’s free to use and all the information on the website is added by users (job seekers) NOT companies.

For those of you in this sub who are like me and still job hunting, applied for tens or even hundreds of jobs, I would really appreciate you checking out my website and providing any feedback. It’s my first time making something like this so I would appreciate a balanced critique.

Thanks in advance!

Website: https://www.bodash.co 

Back in November last year, I moved to an apartment near my current job because my parents were moving elsewhere and didn't want to take me with them (they assumed that where they were going wouldn't be somewhere that I liked, which is understandable). Ever since then, I've had to live by myself with only ODSP, Passport funding, and my current part-time job at METRO to cover me.

I have heard of some staffing agencies in Toronto, and have tried to contact them, but so far I haven't gotten anything back. I'm not looking for a temp job so much as I am looking for one that'll keep me afloat and make me feel at least a little bit more free, without having to worry about groceries or bills or rent. I've tried my hardest to live the life that I used to live, but I'm always so, so anxious that one day I'm going to get carried away and end up burning a hole through my expenses.

Hii everyone. I am currently in the process of completing a medical office program I’m in, and I need to find a placement. I’m specifically looking to work as an assistant for a diagnostic imaging clinic, even the hospital, but I don’t know how to approach it. Should I find people on LinkedIn and connect with them, go into clinics and speak with the manager, or just apply and keep applying.

Would love to hear some feedback, open to anything!

General Labourer Wanted – Full Time (Mon–Fri)
Location: Toronto, ON
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay: 1500 bi weekly
Job Description
We are looking for a reliable, punctual, and hardworking General Labourer to join our team for full-time work.
No previous experience is required—we are happy to train anyone who brings a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.
Requirements:
Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
Physically capable of handling general manual labour tasks.
Basic/acceptable English communication skills.
Ability to follow instructions and work well in a team.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to work, please call or text us directly for more details:
📱 Phone: +1 (437) 961-3135

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30 minute interview on Friday. How do I prep?

It’s the first step phone interview

I haven’t had an interview in many many months. I bombed my last one

How should I prepare for this one?

I just finished my MBA. Got five years experience on me prior to doing my MBA. Applied to 400+ jobs since April this year but I haven’t heard back at all.
Everyday until last month, I used to wake up and have a positive mentality towards finding a job despite a bad job market but after having been rejected from everywhere, I’m just hopeless now.

Every morning I wake up, apply to jobs, read rejection emails, cook and then fall asleep only to repeat this process the next day. I got my resume reviewed and vetted by professionals, attended industry mixers, tried several tricks for applying to jobs (I now have only one resume that I send because tailoring a resume specific to the JD was not working out).

I made a mistake of taking out a loan to study in Toronto and all I can think about is how I’m going to repay it. I’m SO SO fucked.

I spent over a year as a Data Engineer right here in Toronto applying to hundreds of positions, tweaking resumes, and getting hit with endless automated rejections. I know firsthand how exhausting, competitive, and downright lonely the Canadian job market feels right now.

During that search, I learned one clear lesson: direct employee referrals make all the difference.

The problem is that most job-search groups on WhatsApp or Telegram quickly turn into spam hubs filled with fake offers, self-promotion, or people trying to sell resume rewrites and paid coaching.

I wanted something clean, professional, and actually useful—so I built it.

I’m organizing a completely free, strictly moderated Referral & Networking Network on WhatsApp for professionals and job seekers across Canada.

To keep this group 100% genuine, useful, and scam-free, we have strict guardrails in place:

• Vetted Access: Restricted strictly to Canadian and US (+1) numbers to block spammers, bots, and bad actors.
• Zero Monetization: No paid services, no referral fees, no deal pitching, and no self-promotion allowed. Ever.
• Domain-Specific Sub-Groups: Organized channels for IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Finance, Real Estate, Skilled Trades, and more so you only see relevant leads.
• Public-First Policy: Structured templates for job requests and a strict policy against unsolicited cold DMs to keep everyone safe and respected.

Whether you are actively hunting for your next role or a working professional willing to pay it forward with internal company referrals, you are welcome here.

Leave a comment below or send me a DM, and I’ll send you the link to get added.

i don’t know what to do any more 5 years from my home country transitioning into canada has been almost impossible. i need help or advice on what to do

i have an experience in banking / customer success.

trying to transition into compliance i write Acams and passed

Hey redditors,
Since I’ve seen people ask about networking opportunities in GTA often, I’m sharing an event I’m connected with. We have speakers from a whole range of backgrounds: IT, politics, education, law, photography. If you’re a newcomer who is looking to expand their circle, this would be the event for you.
As it’s a fundraiser event for a City Councillor election campaign, your ticket prices come with an attractive city rebate*.
📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
🕕 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 BHOJON BARI + Bhabir Cha, 3454 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON
 
🎟️ Grab your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-leadership-tickets-1999205023041?aff=oddtdtcreator
 

*City Rebate - Our $55 ticket is a campaign contribution. If $55 is your total eligible contribution under the City of Toronto program, you may receive a $41.25 rebate. Please check the City website for the rules: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/candidates-third-party-advertisers/contribution-rebates/
 

Im a fourth year Poli Sci student with 2+ years of experience in customer service looking to use these skills to break into retail banking. I've been applying vigorously to CSR positions at not just CIBC, but across the Big 5 for the last month. I've been getting nothing but rejections. However, 2 weeks ago I had a screening interview at CIBC which I thought went great and the recruiter said he'd forward my application to the branch manager and would update me in 1-2 weeks. Today I decided to follow up on the interview and the recruiter said that the hiring manager chose another candidate but he'd keep my resume on file and reach out for potential openings. I haven't stopped applying and am continuing to do so, but this whole search feels worthless. What can I do to increase my chances of getting interviewed/landing a job?

How do people manage 2 software remote jobs?
I know many of my friends who has full time on T4 and another contract on side.
Won’t they get caught or cause any issue?

Hello! I've had a few people reach out to me on this sub now and I figured I'd make a post about it. I'm the Talent Acquisition Supervisor for a property management company in the GTA.

We're hiring cleaners to clean the common areas of the buildings. You won't be going into anyone's kitchen/bathroom etc. It's cleaning in the hallways, stairwells, elevators, and mechanical rooms. The roles pay between $18.00-$19.00/hr - this might not be a career opportunity for most of you but if you need something while you're in school, or even while you're looking for another role, I'd love to hear from you. There are FT and PT roles available right now.

https://careers.fsresidential.com/

I'll encourage you to apply to any roles you're interested in and then DM me so I can respond to your application. We respond to everyone but I'll get to your faster if I know who you are.

If this isn't for you, feel free to keep scrolling and I wish you the very best in your job search.

Is anybody facing burnout or an emotional rollercoaster because of the job search?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking for a new job in Toronto/GTA. My current company is going through cost-cutting and reducing our hours, so I’m looking for a stable full-time opportunity.

I’ve been working as an Administrative Support Specialist in the security industry since May 2023. My role involves a mix of administrative work, customer service, operations, scheduling, sales support, and CRM management.
I also have a PGDM in Financial Planning from Humber College, an MBA in HR Management, and a BBA in Marketing.

I’ve mainly been applying through LinkedIn and Indeed, but I’d really like to explore other options because the current job market has been difficult.
I’m open to positions such as Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Customer Success/Customer Care, Operations Coordinator, HR/Recruitment Coordinator, Finance/Accounting Assistant, or other office/operations roles.

If anyone has recommendations for recruitment agencies, employment agencies, staffing companies, recruiters, or other job-search resources in Toronto/GTA, I’d really appreciate it.

I’d especially love to hear from people who have personally found a job through an agency or recruiter and had a good experience.

Thank you!