Hi I have been in Canada from last 1 year..I have 6 months exp. in CAnadian company as an Administrative Assistant(and in India 5 yrs of exp in the same field) ...As I went to my backhome I have to LEave my last job ...Now what??? where to start?? I am applying in agencies but I feel nothing works....PLs guide me what to do???
Location: British Columbia
Posted on: 08-01-09 13:58:24
1) Is your resume up to date with all your current experience?
2) how long were you gone back home for? If you were gone for a long period, then you will have to justify/explain this gap on your resume to employers in interviews. Did you work while you were back home or do any activities related to administration? Any volunteer work etc?
3) Get a recruiter to give you an opinion regarding your experience and your resume and get them to offer suggestions.
4) In the future, I would recommend not quitting a job becuase you wish to visit home. Career wise thats suicide. This shows employers that you are not reliable. Even as an administrative assistant, you are required to demonstrate professionalism and ability to be dedicated to your job. If you had to go back as an emergency, then you can explain that easily during a job interview.
5) Please ensure you have at least 3 good references - 2 from your most recent job. If your previous employer will not give you a good refernce, get one from a colleague but do NOT use ur previous boss if they will be less than complimentary towards you. a Bad reference is NOT better than no reference.
6) Assess your skills - are ur computer skills and awareness of the labour market up to date.
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~ Morning rain
Dear morning Rain,
Thank you For your reply...
1 I went to my back home just for 1 month...
2 yeah my resume updated with evrything like exp., good ref. from my pre. job etc.. They are ready to give me their ref.
3thats what my question is from where did I get this recruiter?? from any agencies??
4 I agree with u for not take any break during your job especially in this heavy recession but sometime u r helpless with circumstance...I m a professional person and i know this side but as i told u i was helpless...
you know what from these agencies i m not getting enough follow up...may be u can guide me...
Thanks once again..
Grishma
Try the temp agencies... in Admin Asst roles, you should be able to find temp placements - 1-6 months and some of them can get converted to perm ones later.
yeah that what I am doing.....I consulted diff. agencies...lets see what happen....
but my question is still there......In canada agencies are only way to get job?????
Location: British Columbia
Posted on: 08-01-09 17:14:04
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Originally posted by gshah
1 I went to my back home just for 1 month...
2 yeah my resume updated with evrything like exp., good ref. from my pre. job etc.. They are ready to give me their ref.
3thats what my question is from where did I get this recruiter?? from any agencies??
4 I agree with u for not take any break during your job especially in this heavy recession but sometime u r helpless with circumstance...I m a professional person and i know this side but as i told u i was helpless...
you know what from these agencies i m not getting enough follow up...may be u can guide me...
Thanks once again..
Grishma
Grishma
Do you have ur references right on your resume? if so, put them on a separate page and only submit them during the interview (or with the application IF it is requested in the job advertisement).
Recruiters and agencies are not the main sources for job search, despite the high number of IT professionals that get jobs through them. For most of the rest of us, its still the old fashioned method of knocking on doors (literally going out of your house away from your computer) and approaching companies you would like to work for and speaking to them in person with your resume in hand (cold calling..or hidden job market) to see if they are hiring.
If you can explain your circumstances to a new employer perhaps this month will not matter to your career (tell the employer u took your family back home for a vacation during the summer..or whatever).
Dont rely on agencies. Go to your nearest employment resource centre. Arm yourself with knowledge on how to apply for ajob and go and do it!! aim for 25 applications per week..again dont just fax or email them. GO in person and apply.
I do this - career counselling/employment counselling as my job. Its the main method of success I see in my clients that get jobs. No matter what their circumstances or occupations.
Good luck.
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~ Morning rain
Dear Morning Rain,
Thanks for Sharing this wonderful idea. But you know what I am scarred/.....
I know that this is the best way to approach companies but I found it hard. The country from where I am we never had to struggle for getting job as we have very good degree. But here nothing works. Although You are intelligent or well qualified or whatever they dont care..
but I will keeep in mind your advise. thank you
Grishma
