i am a professional social worker from india with Masters in social work.
i am a new immigrant and had done all the possible required things like getting degree evaluate, membership, first aid certification, driving license etc.
applied to more the 400 places but no luck with job.
people want canadian references from where i will get them when i have not worked in canada.
no job because no canadian experience no canadian experience because no job , its a vicious cycle.

please help

Pakhi,

Welcome to Canada. I am a registered Social worker.

If you have joined the Ontario Association of Social Workers, registered with the board of registration etc, and are still not able to find work

a) Have you had your resume evaluated? Does it showcase your talents skills and strengths adequately?

b) Have you connected with any professional job search program or Job Mentorship program?

c) Try to do some volunteer work in a related area (to your area of specialization) so that you can get the "canadian references".

You can also talk to the faculty of social work in your local college/university to see if they can give you any leads/suggestions.

Good luck!

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~ Morning rain

ya i am also now a registered social worker and still unemployed
i am also woundring whats that i am doing wrong.
resume i got it done from employment facilitator of one organisation.attended workshops on employment hunt.
can u look at my resume and see if its done right.

i am really frustrated.