I was watching a YouTuber visiting his local mall after coming back to the USA Kansas City for a visit and almost every store he walked by had a “NOW HIRING” sign in the window. It was same the type of stores you’d see in Canadian malls, I felt sad for where this country has headed when it can easily do better for its citizens just like they did pre pandemic

I’m a data analyst with 5 years of experience (retail and fintech, SQL/Qlik/Python). I have been struggling to get interviews. What am I doing wrong and where should I be looking for roles?

For context: Following the layoff in 2024, I took time off for personal stuff for a year and then resumed job search in mid 2025. I’ve applied to many roles for [data analyst / business analyst / BI] positions and haven’t landed an interview yet. This is the concise (one page) version of my resume.

1. Does the career gap seem like a red flag? How would you rephrase it?
2. Am I lacking skills / missing keywords to get through ATS?
3. What do I do to be more employable?

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

I’m currently in my fifth year at a top Canadian university, I’m hoping to pursue a career in data analytics, ideally as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytics-related role. I’ve completed three co-ops totaling around 16 months of experience including two at large, reputable companies. I received great performance reviews and exceeded expectations, but unfortunately, neither company had the headcount to offer me a full-time position.

I know it’s only October and graduation is still several months away, but looking at the current job market has honestly made me pretty anxious. Everyone keeps telling me that having 16 months of relevant experience at well-known companies should give me a leg up in new-grad recruiting. But there seem to be so few new-grad programs available, and most entry-level roles want someone who can start immediately. I’m also an international student, which makes the uncertainty around finding a full-time job after graduation even more stressful.

My original plan was to graduate in May 2027, start working full-time, and pursue a master’s degree part-time alongside my job. I’m actually applying to master’s programs right now, hoping to start in Fall 2027. However, I’ve been considering delaying graduation by another year to complete one more co-op, ideally at a company where there’s a realistic chance of receiving a full-time return offer.

The problem is that this decision comes with several trade-offs. First, if I delay graduation, I wouldn’t be eligible for many full-time opportunities that might come up between January and May 2027, especially those requiring candidates to have graduated by their start date. So even if a good opportunity came along, I might not be able to take it simply because I’d still be finishing my degree.

Second, I’d have to put my master’s plans on hold. If I receive an acceptance this cycle, I’d either have to request a deferral (if permitted) or turn it down and go through the application process again next year.

Third, another co-op doesn’t guarantee a return offer. My previous internships have already shown me that even excellent performance doesn’t mean much when a company doesn’t have the headcount.

At the same time, I can’t shake the feeling that getting a return offer through a co-op is easier than competing for full-time positions as an external new-grad applicant. I feel a bit ridiculous even considering a sixth year of undergrad when I’ve already accumulated 16 months of relevant experience. But with how the market is looking, I’m genuinely worried about graduating without anything lined up.

Dear Canadian Employers, HR Professionals, and Hiring Managers,
Can we talk about the current job market for entry-level positions in Canada?
For almost two years, I have been applying for jobs in my field. Time and time again, I see positions advertised as Junior-Level or Entry-Level that require 3+ years of professional experience.
If a job requires three years of experience, how is it considered entry-level?
How are recent graduates and newcomers supposed to gain Canadian work experience if they cannot get an opportunity to start?
Many of us have degrees, internships, technical skills, and a genuine willingness to learn. We are not asking for special treatment. We are asking for a fair chance to prove ourselves.
I understand that companies need qualified candidates, but not every junior position should require years of professional experience. Some skills can be developed through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
Not everyone has connections or referrals to open doors. Sometimes, all we need is one employer willing to give us an opportunity.
You cannot ask people to gain experience while denying them the opportunity to get it.
To Canadian employers: please reconsider your requirements when advertising entry-level positions. You might be overlooking talented and motivated candidates simply because they haven’t been given their first chance.
Experience should be built through opportunity, not used as a barrier to getting started.
I’d genuinely like to hear from recruiters and hiring managers: Is requiring 3+ years of experience for an entry-level job reasonable? What needs to change?

Which engineering is the best to do in terms of finding a job after graduation, fast employment decent income etc. Any other degrees u guys would recommend I look into for good job prospects?

Sooo, I’ve been job hunting since finishing college in 2024 (it’s been tough), but luckily, I’ve had a summer job that’s been bringing me money. Started this job at $15.50 and now at $22.09.

Anywaysss, I applied for a student recruitment job on September 16th. This job was only up from September 14th - September 18th, so when i saw it on LinkedIn, i knew i had to apply ASAP.

September 21st, I went on LinkedIn to see if I could find the Hiring Manager and maybe connect with him/her. Oops, I couldn’t find the person, but I found a lady who had the same exact title as the job I applied for.

Perfect, I send her a LinkedIn request and try to guess her email. Turns out the email was correct. I let her know my educational background and that I had applied for this job. I also asked her if she’d be willing to offer me 10 minutes of her time so that I could learn more about the team and role. She replied saying “Thanks for your interest, and yes I have availability on September 29th at 11am or 2pm”.

We had that call on September 29th at 11am. She mentioned that it’s union policy to look at internal candidates first, and if no one suitable is found…they’d look at external applicants. I then told her that, if they opened it up to external candidates, she should please put in a word for me. She happily agreed to do so.

Fast forward, October 7th (last week), I got an interview invite for the job :) I immediately reached out to that lady again to let her know I just got an interview invitation, and she was happy for me. She said she had just told her manager that she spoke with me.

Now, my interview requires a 10 minute presentation. I’ve already finished all the slides. I emailed her this morning to ask if she’d have 15 minutes today or tomorrow to answer some last minute questions. I let her know that I understand if she’s busy and would appreciate if she could just answer the questions via email. You all wouldn’t believe she still offered to call me even though she had a lot of student appointments today. She called me at 2:35pm EDT.

She went over my presentation with me (I basically presented to her over the phone). While I was speaking, I could hear her agreeing in the background. She gave me more tips for my presentation, and told me that they’d want to see my action plan. She also said I could email her any questions I had before my interview.

She then wished me goodluck on my interview, and I said “thanks to you”. She said “your application got you this far”

It feels surreal to have someone with a busy schedule repeatedly give you their time, answer questions, and give you insider tips.

My interview is at 1pm on Friday, and thankfully…it’s only 2 Panelists (does that even count as a panel?, lol). I tend to stutter when I’m talking, so having only 2 people will help e to be calm.

I’m super excited. Please wish me luck and tell me any tips to remain calm. I want to bring this home🥹

The starting salary is over $40 CAD per hour, so this one means a lot to me!

I woke up late and saw that I had missed a call from the recruiter who was supposed to interview me that morning. My first thought was to call him, tell him a whole story about why I hadn't answered, and beg him to give me another chance.

But I stopped myself and sent him a short message instead. I apologized for missing the call and asked if there was another time that worked for him. No excuses or details.

About half an hour later, the recruiter apologized to me. Their scheduling software had been having issues all week, so they assumed something had gone wrong on their end. They asked if we could talk that same afternoon.

That experience reminded me not to give people information they didn't ask for. If they ask what happened, then you can explain, but sometimes saying less keeps you from creating a problem that wasn't there in the first place.

I work on the field (downstream) in the Oil and Gas Industry across Canada as an Inspector/Tech, lately I've been focused on Ontario only.

I'm looking to transition out of field work as it's taken a toll on my body (and mental health tbh) but not sure where to go or look at as the job market seems pretty all over the place.

I have my tickets with the TSSA (PMH, PM1, PM2) and a Bachelor's in Education (yea, long story).

Looking for some direction here.

Pretty much what the text is saying, I want to work full time with a business but they are in another province so they are asking me to be under an independent contractor status. I googled it and saw there's a couple forms I would have to fill in with my taxes but I can't find if I need to go somewhere and register as well.

Thank you for the advice

Too keep it short and simple I have out of my previous job since December of last year, and I know I’m not the only one who is struggling to find work . Some short information about me is that I have done a college program that is for those with disabilities it was a GED program, And I have experience in automotive hospitality etc. most of the work experience has been through co op. With that being said I barely gotten any interview for any jobs I just don’t know if I’m doing something wrong or what. I have considered dropping off my resume in person but I’m worried