People who've been hired recently: got any tips on how to job search in 2026?
I got my administrative role eliminated last July, and it took me 8 months to find the temp factory Caretaker job I'm in now. I love the job, but $18 an hour doesn't pay the mortgage, bills, gas and food to live, and it can end anytime.
In those 8 months, I tried job banks, job fairs, workshops, applying to any job I could find on indeed/LinkedIn and in person, emailing recruiters directly, and it led to maybe a handful of interviews that went nowhere.
With a business degree, 10+ years of work experience among retail/customer service, management, fast food, secretarial/administrative positions, and now Commercial Cleaning, I don't think it would be lack of knowledge and experience. I've been rejected even from McDonald's.
I know we're in tough times, but any updated tips or leads would be greatly appreciated. I'll work anywhere from fort erie to Grimsby.