Find a job in Quebec

As soon as you have a Quebec working permit in your possession, you will be able to start looking for a job. There are many ways to find a job in this province: web sites, free publication or traditional newspapers as well as the employment agency from Quebec (Emploi Québec). Some consulates offer help for job seekers. Advisers will help you prepare your job application, write your resume or will offer to evaluate the steps you have already taken. If you are a French citizen, ANAEM is available to people looking for a job in Montreal. For further information about ANAEM, please refer to this agency web site at http://www.anaem.ca/. 

The best way to land a job is through networking. In fact, only 20% of job offers in Quebec are posted in papers or on the internet. The remaining 80% go through word of mouth, direct applications or directly in person at the company site. Expand your network by letting your friends and neighbours know that you are looking for a job, do not hesitate to leave your contact information whenever you get the chance. If there is an employer interested, he will not hesitate to call you back.

Regarding your resume, modify it so it matches the Quebec standards, ask for your equivalent diplomas or try to have your school and university training match their equivalent in Quebec. In order to prevent any discrimination, you are not required to mention your age nor to provide a picture along with your resume. Your resume should accurately summarize your professional background. A resume should not have more than two pages, but originality is welcome. Your cover letter should outline the positive aspects of your application in order to interest a potential employer. Hand-written cover letters are not standard practice in Quebec.

 Useful links : 

Emploi-Québec - Employment in Quebec - official website

http://emploiquebec.net/

Kijiji – job offers online

http://montreal.kijiji.ca/

Jobboom – job offers online

http://www.jobboom.com/

Immigration Québec – equivalence of diplomas

http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/

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