Wednesday, March 31, 2010

It’s Called a WORKING Holiday for a Reason - Part 2 : Canada


Since working is such a big part of living abroad, I have decided to go more in depth with places to search out jobs.  It can be very overwhelming to come to a new city in a new country and have the pressure of finding work right away.

Below I have listed some more great websites to check out.  Some are my own discoveries, but others are from what the lovely people at the YWCA have put together.  Go to the YWCA website for a more in depth look at finding work in Canada, tips on building a resume, and much, much more.  This month they are holding hiring fairs, interview prep, Job Club Café, and career exploration just to name a few.

* Fun Facts from the Backpack: Go into job agencies or temp agencies ready with your resume. They’ll be able to give you all the help you need.

GENERAL LISTINGS
Job Bank (Government)

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY
Canadian Tourism(List of hotels and resorts)
Tree Planting (tree planting can be great for summer work, you can make a lot of money, and it’s outdoors!)

MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
Vancouver is dubbed the Hollywood of Canada, so make your working holiday interesting by working on a set of a big time movie, or a unique Canadian show.


*Some of these resources are specific to Vancouver, but others are Canada-wide.  Search job agencies in any Canadian city that you are in, and you will be sure to find the means you need to start making some dough.

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