Anyone in Canada want to hire me?

You should talk to my buddy Steve from Canada. Maybe he can help. You met him yet? Steve - red hair, beard, nice fella...?

Seriously though, Canada's a fairly big place. Where the heck are you, so folks in near proximity can volunteer some helpful info.

Oh sorry, I didn't even mention where I'm living. Downtown Toronto. I love it here...I've had lots of great interviews, but nothing has come up. I've even asked the employers I interviewed w/ why I didn't get the job (to help for next time) and they all say it's because of my lack of experience.

gotta be honest, the communications degree ain't gonna help you much. maybe an idea on what sort of work you're looking for, in addition to your location, would help.

I minored in marketing as well. I know, the degree sucks. (thanks to an awesome advisor in college) I'd like to do something in marketing/advertising. Don't care what line of work though.

i know some people in toronto. i'll see if they know anything.

they aren't in advertising/marketing, though.

Thanks, I'd appreciate that. I know some peo. in the running community here (my boyfriend was a good runner for Canada at one point), but a lot of them are in the same boat I am....or they're just continuing school.

No problem that they aren't in marketing/advertising, I'm willing to do anything....just need a job that pays a little.

We have a job for you in Montreal. You will teach English to French speakers and also students from other countries.

The company sends you to different companies, and it is mostly business clients (Quebecers who speak French), and your job is to improve their conversational skills in English (your Communications degree will come in useful).

The job is easy and low stress. I work for the company, and earn less than when I worked as a schoolteacher, but there is no stress and that is good. Also you can choose the number of hours and days you wish to work. It is a flexible schedule.

If you need help for rentals, we will point you in the right direction. We will help you select an apartment in the St.Laurent area of town (near Metro Cote Vertu), and you will pay approx. $600 for a bachelor, or down to $300 if you are willing to share.

The pay is not that great (about $16 per hour) but it will be enough to live on, because Montreal is cheap.

I am forming a new distance running club in Montreal, and would like you to work for us as a distance coach. What were your best times as a distance runner?

Please send your resume to:

Make sure you leave a phone number in Toronto where you can be reached. The contracts will start very soon. Moving to Montreal will be good because it is cheaper, and there are plenty of jobs now.

Thanks so much for the offer...unfortunately I have to stay in Toronto. My boyfriend is coaching at the U of T and working so I can't really just pick up and move. But I do appreciate the offer. If there's anything similar in this area I'd be happy to apply!!

You'll find work along these lines under ESL (English as a Second Language). Toronto has many such operations.

Thanks, I'll look into that more.

Job Type: Part Time

Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA;

Job Category: Retail, Customer Service, Sales

Industry: Retail

Company URL:

http://www.sportinglife.ca/

Date Posted: Nov 25, 2004

Contact E-mail:

hr@sportinglife.ca

SPORTING LIFE IS HIRING!

Sporting Life has built a name for itself as Toronto's premier retail destination for sporting goods, athletic wear, and fashion. Founded in 1979, the Company's personality is as distinctive as its product lines. Sporting Life does far more than just sell sporting goods and fashion - we are a center for sports education, a leader in social responsibility and a reflection of the community we serve.

Sporting Life is hiring FULL-TIME & PART-TIME for our YONGE STREET STORE.

Hiring Softgoods Sales Associates and cashiers!

We need you for this team if you are:

Upbeat,

Passionate about leading an active life style,

Love to deliver customer satisfaction,

Have a passion to succeed,

Looking for something new.

WHAT: Please drop in at our OPEN HOUSE/JOB FAIR

WHEN: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2004 11:00am-4:30pm

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2004 11:00am-4:30pm

WHERE: 2665 Yonge Street. (Please inform the receptionist that

you are here for the job fair).

Alternatively, please forward your resume to:

hr@sportinglife.ca

or fax to 416-485-7825. Please indicate whether you are interested in a full-time or part-time position. Please note that some of these positions are temporary. Thank you for your interest!

Contact E-mail:

hr@sportinglife.ca

Can\'t help with the job. But how did you emigrate? I thought you had to have some sort of job offer or something to get permanent residence in Canada. Good luck.

check out these sites:

http://www.workopolis.ca/

http://www.alltorontojobs.com/employers.htm

and the canadian letsrun is:

www.tnfnorth.com

Immigrant wrote:

Thanks so much for the offer...unfortunately I have to stay in Toronto. My boyfriend is coaching at the U of T and working so I can't really just pick up and move. But I do appreciate the offer. If there's anything similar in this area I'd be happy to apply!!

Coaching what?

email me, I think that I know who you are. I might have a lead on a job for you. Matt.

m_mcinnes@yahoo.com

when they say it is because you lack experience, they are being nice. they are not gonna say, your social skills leadership skills and personality sucks. be more aggressive and confident in your next interview. interviewers hate pussies and weaklings. watch apprentice.

HRE wrote:

Can't help with the job. But how did you emigrate? I thought you had to have some sort of job offer or something to get permanent residence in Canada. Good luck.

I was curious about that myself, but it sounds like her boyfriend is a Canadian national that already has a residence. That gets you in and a place to stay, but I'd sure like to know how the job and health care work out.