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edit: thank you all for the feedback!! it may also help to mention, just for context, that i’m a woman. i also have a few health issues, so unfortunately hard labour / trades probably wouldn’t work for me physically (even though i know the trades can pay really well). some people mentioned asking family or friends for connections, but honestly my family have pretty much told me they don’t really care what i do with my life, which i guess is why i’m asking strangers online for advice instead. i also have an autistic sibling who needs constant care/support, so understandably most of my parents’ attention goes there. and as for friends… i don’t really have any lol. i’ve always dreamed of becoming a lawyer, or something similar, so if anyone has recommendations for volunteer work, paid work, programs, certifications, or literally anything that could help me build useful skills or look good on a resume/university application, i’d genuinely really appreciate it. i think part of my fear is that i already wasted so much time after graduating and i really don’t want to keep wasting more time on “busywork” that won’t actually help me build toward a future career or university. i know i probably sound desperate, but honestly i kind of am. i just want to start building something meaningful so my horrible high school grades maybe won’t define my future forever.

Hey everyone,

I’m 19 and I’m trying to figure out what realistic first steps look like for getting into work or building experience. I graduated high school in 2024, but I didn’t go to university and I’ve never had a job before. My grades weren’t great and I actually failed a few classes due to mental health struggles. Since graduating, I’ve kind of been stuck in a gap where I didn’t really build much experience or direction, and I’m now trying to change that and start moving forward in a more structured way.

Right now I’m trying to build something that can eventually help me with both future job opportunities and hopefully, university applications. To be honest, I do feel pretty behind compared to where I thought I’d be at this age, but I’m trying not to dwell on that and instead focus on actually taking steps forward, even if they’re small.

What I’m looking for is realistic beginner-friendly ways to start from scratch, whether that’s volunteer work, or certifications and skills that are actually useful. One suggestion I’ve heard is getting an Excel certification, but i’m not sure what skills are actually worth focusing on at this stage, so I’m open to guidance there too. I’m interested in anything that helps build transferable skills, references, and some kind of experience that actually leads somewhere rather than just busywork

My situation right now is that I don’t have any job experience at all and I’m basically starting from zero. I also don’t have reliable transportation, so I may need things that are local or realistically accessible. My mental health can be inconsistent, so I might need to start with something part-time or flexible rather than something very rigid, but I can commit a few hours a week and gradually build from there. I’m open to both volunteering and paid work, and I’m also open to things that involve communication or customer-facing work even though I’m more comfortable with behind-the-scenes tasks, because I know I need to build my “people skills” too.

If there are opportunities that are genuinely good or could help me move forward, even if they seem a bit outside what I can manage right now, I would still really appreciate hearing about them. I’m willing to push myself if it’s something that can meaningfully help me long term.

I guess I’m mostly just looking for direction because I’m not really sure what the actual starting point is when you’re trying to build everything from scratch. I’ve asked my parents / people in my personal like for guidance, but they couldn’t care less lol, so i’m mostly trying to figure this out on my own. Any advice is very welcome and appreciated. Thank you!!!

We’re currently looking for remote Chatters and Chat Managers to join our team.

Chatters
Handle text-based conversations
Build engagement and assist with sales
Follow scripts and upsell when needed
Compensation: biweekly base pay + performance bonuses

Chat Managers
Manage and support a team of 10–15 chatters
Monitor performance and provide coaching
Compensation:
Month 1: $1500
Month 2: $2000
Month 3+: $2000 + commission
Requirements

Good English communication skills
Sales-oriented mindset
Stable internet connection
Leadership experience preferred for manager role

For chatter position, click to apply here!

For Chat Manager, click to apply here!

If interested, feel free to message me for application details or questions.

Does anyone else see this? It reminds me of PM Carney’s Davos speech.

End of the Old Order The old job search approach is fading: generic resumes, generic cover letters, mass applying, and only changing the company name or job title.

That may have worked before, but ATS systems, AI screening, recruiter filters, and high application volume have changed the game.

A Rupture, Not a Transition

This is not going back to the old way.

We now need tailored resumes, stronger keywords, clear metrics, better LinkedIn alignment, and a more strategic approach to applications.

Call to Action

Adapt

The advantage goes to candidates who understand the new system, adjust quickly, and show employers exactly how they match the role.

Thisbis not a political push or post by any means. I'm not saying that this new to me. I've seen it a while now.im saying how close its meaning and similarity to Carney's speech.

Hey all, I received an email to finish the digital interview in hirevue. I haven’t been through this process. Anyone who’s given digital interview recently for Doane Grant Thornton in Canada? Please share your experience. What questions to expect and what would be next steps.

Does anyone know what the orientation/onboarding for PHC looks like? I know its usually the first week of the month, but beyond that I'm not sure. Trying to see how many days/hours it'll be and if it's all online or in person, etc. If anyone has additional info on this please share! <3 Thanks :)

Has anyone heard of Sparkup Marketing in Burnaby BC? If so, what are your thoughts about the company?

Edit: Ive found a person to help. Thanks guys

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RCMP already approved third-party pickup. Since it’s a secured sealed envelope, I need to submit the pickup person’s ID photo together with my authorization letter to RCMP before pickup.

I will reimburse:
- $54 RCMP pickup cash
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Also willing to deposit $40 upfront after ID verification for trust/security.

Please DM only if reliable and available today. Time-sensitive due to consulate/travel processing.

hi all,

I'm moving from Ontario to Vancouver for school in the fall. I'll be 31 & coming with a little savings that will last me a while, but finding a part time job is a priority for me.

I have like 10 years of working experience in various fields (hotels, retail, aviation), but it seems like that does not mean much nowadays. The last time I interviewed for a job was in 2018, so it was a completely different world back then. Any one have any ideas for student-friendly jobs?

Thanks!!

26M, university educated with a decent amount of practical work experience. I think I’m at my breaking point. I’ve been unemployed for a while now, and I was excited for this week because I was supposed to have 2 interviews this week that I thought I matched up with really well. Unfortunately, they both fell through.

One of them actively recruited me and asked me to apply and wanted my availability for the week. Only to close the application process and ghost my follow-up. It’s not like I spent 4 days prepping interview answers and doing mock interviews with friends. Just a little professional courtesy would be nice. Don’t ask for an interview if you aren’t going to give me a chance.

It seems the only thing to do now is to go back to school. I applied to pedorthics at Western which has a 100% job rate, but it really shouldn’t come to this. If I am qualified and am willing to do the work, I should at least be paid the courtesy to have interviews when they are offered.

I'm 20F looking for a normal retail job, and literally no matter how much I apply online, nobody gets back to me, even if I apply on the first day the application opens. The only interview I got was a prerecorded video interview, and they didn't get back to me until I called them a week later. I have a year of experience in mcdonalds, and have multiple volunteer organizations on my resume but i dont know if thats good enough to get a job now

* Sharing this for viability. Some folks know. And some don't.

** If you have similar suggestions for these platforms please share.

Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and a like are great tools for finding jobs, companies hiring, salary info, and setting up job alerts. Or just keepikg up to date on news etc... But, I would avoid using them as the actual application method whenever possible.

**Use them as a notification system only.**

Once you find the posting, go directly to the company’s website/careers page and apply there instead of using Easy Apply on these platforms.

A very high number of Indeed/LinkedIn applications feel like they disappear into a black hole. Some postings are expired, poorly synced (behind the scenes), overloaded with applicants, or not monitored properly. It makes you feel ghosted when in reality the process may just be broken.

Also, apply early. The first 24 hours is important, I wouldn't say specifically GTHA/Toronto postings but all area and grt ahead of the ball. Set alerts so you see jobs quickly, then go directly to the employer website and apply there.

With high probability of some companies (smaller to medium) may higher and onboard before the end of the *posting date* . Yeah thats a bit screwy, but they make their rules and do as they wish.

In an employers market, this just really don’t care about you or how you feel.

3 rounds of intense interviews, studied so hard, waited on pins and needles, said they’d have an answer to me by last Friday. Nothing. Emailed them today and nothing. I don’t know why so many employers string you along once they choose someone else. Backup in case they get into wage negations?

The amount of time they demand from you to only go cold is just infuriating. At least have the decency for a quick call “hey just not the right fit”, takes two seconds.

I am an underemployed Engineer-In-Training who wants to pivot from tech/data science to engineering. An interviewer for a scammy LMIA job posting rejected me because I don't have a WHMIS certification. People who work in engineering, manufacturing or construction, do you recommend I take the WHMIS for Workers course from CCOHS?

Folks,

I’ve been living in Vancouver for the last 10 years. For the past 22 years, I’ve worked as a visual effects artist, graphic designer, and CG artist, including the last six years in lead roles on multiple high-profile projects. Lived and worked across countries and cultures such as Japan, China, India and US.

In June 2025, I lost my job, and with that, everything came crashing down.

The media and VFX industry has been severely impacted globally, especially with the rise of AI and the shrinking of many companies. Several of the studios and companies I used to work with have either shut down or moved major parts of their operations to countries such as Australia, the UK, and India.

After being unemployed for almost 10 months, I eventually found work as a cleaner in an aerospace company, cleaning helicopter parts. I have been working there since March. Most of my days are now spent earning close to minimum wage, while I previously earned close to $70 an hour as a Lead.

This shift has had a major impact on my mental health, my household stability, and my ability to keep my family afloat while managing bills, mortgage payments, and daily expenses. Most of my savings are now gone.

With 22 years of experience in visual design, CG, project coordination, team leadership, and production management, along with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Information Technology, I’m now trying to figure out where I can realistically pivot next.

I’m currently gaining experience in a highly secure and federally compliant aerospace environment, working with helicopter components and beginning to learn areas such as disassembly of MGBs, or main gearboxes. But honestly, I’m still unsure what the right next step is.

At this stage, I would truly appreciate any advice, suggestions, referrals, or guidance from anyone who has been through a major career transition or knows of opportunities where my background could be useful.

Any help, direction, or connection would mean a lot.

Hi everyone! I’m planning to apply for jobs in the US and wanted to get feedback on whether this resume/CV format would work well there.

For those familiar with US hiring standards, does this layout look acceptable, or would you recommend any changes? I’d appreciate advice on formatting, ATS-friendliness, or anything that could improve my chances.

Thanks!

A local AI research project is still looking for participants for the remaining May sessions, and I figured some people here might be interested. I’m also aware that posting anything involving AI on Reddit is a brave life choice.

Full disclosure: I participated in the project myself back in April and am now helping with recruitment because they're still trying to fill the remaining sessions.

The study involves having a casual conversation with another person to help AI systems better understand how real people communicate. No acting, public speaking, or special skills required.

Details:

- $125 per session

- About 5 hours total (conversation time, orientation, and breaks)

- Eligible participants can do up to 2 sessions

- Central Vancouver locations

- Flexible scheduling

- You can sign up with a friend or be paired with another participant

- Age 19–70

- Fluent English required

A question people understandably ask is whether this is being used for deepfakes or voice cloning. The participant agreement specifically prohibits using the recordings for deepfakes or digital recreation, and the signup page goes into more detail about privacy, how the data is being used, and who is conducting the study.

Details and signup:

https://form.jotform.com/filmvancouver/casting/?sourceTag=johnny

Happy to answer questions if I can.

Hi everyone,

We are looking for a uni student to help with our four kids (ages 6–12) for about four weeks this July (5th–30th) in Vancouver.

The role would be Monday to Friday, roughly 5-6 hours a day, as we're flexible on hours. It's a mix of babysitting and the occasional grocery run or errand with the kids. The kids will be in summer camp part of the time too, so it's not full-on solo care every day. We're open to either live-in or live-out, whichever works better for the right person.

Ideally we'd love to find someone who's a native English speaker and genuinely enjoys working with kids. A background in education or English is a lovely plus, as is being an upper-year or grad student, but neither is a must — what matters most is being warm, reliable, and a good fit.

Pay is $20–30/hr negotiable based on experience, paid weekly.

If this sounds like you, please email lucaswang6910@gmail.com or DM me with a quick intro (year, school, what you're studying), any relevant experience, and your July availability. Happy to chat over coffee first to make sure it's a good fit.

Tags and referrals very welcome — thank you!

Hey everyone,

I’m currently thinking about moving to Vancouver from Toronto in the future. I wanted to ask how the construction job market is there right now, especially for someone trying to build a long-term career since the job market in Toronto is horrible

Ive been working as a carpenter with 3 yoe and advanced dip of construction management. I’m interested in getting into the construction management side eventually (project coordinator, estimator, site management, PM, etc.), but I know I’ll probably need to start with field experience first. I have some exposure to construction already and I’m willing to work my way up.

How’s the industry looking?
- Are companies hiring steadily?
- Which sectors seem busiest right now (residential, commercial, infrastructure)?
- Is it realistic to move into management roles after gaining experience locally?
- Any advice for someone trying to break into construction management in BC?

Would appreciate any honest insight from people working in the industry there. Thanks!

*Transparency:This is a cross post with my main sub in r/torontoJobs*

- I'm posting it here for wide review and food for thought.

Be Honest: Can Your Resume Pass These 6 Questions?

I've seen a number of posts here where some folks are dpong applications in the 100s (500-700 or more)

. But if you are getting almost no responses, your resume likely needs serious heavy work.

That does not mean you have no experience or skills - in 99% of the cases you are well educated and can do the work. Except it usually means your resume (💩)... In other words:

- not aligned to the job posting

- poorly written

- too generic

- or getting filtered out by ATS before a human even sees it

Now be honest to yourself, and actually think of these questions below, think hard! and then look at your resume/coverletter.

Ask yourself these 6 honest questions:

1. Does my resume clearly match the actual job requirements and keywords from the posting? Or are you using a generic resume - spraying and praying?

2. Am I showing measurable results and metrics, or just listing responsibilities? (think of impact %, $, #)

3. Is my resume easy to read in 10-15 seconds, or does it look like a wall of text? Did you include a summary?

4. Is the formatting ATS-friendly?

(No tables, columns, graphics, weird fonts, etc.), are you using a geebrla word document? Or one of these online tool, or Ai generated resumes? Fancy? Pictures? Columns and rows?

5. Does my cover letter actually explain why I fit the role, or is it generic/template sounding?

6. If I was a hiring manager with 500 applicants, would my resume quickly stand out as a match?

**BONUS QUESTION**

7A. Did you include a Coverletter? Yes or no? Was it generic?

7B. Did the coverletter clearly answer questions or answer show the main job requirements? What about metrics?

Most resumes/coverletter are not terrible because of experience. They fail because of alignment, wording, structure, and clarity.

Can you share your response below? No judging... Just trying to create some interest and sobering thoughts.

Me and my girlfriend will be moving out there soon, she got a job and everything. As perfect as she is and is willing to let me live off her, I just can’t do that.

I’m a trade painter and as well as applying to the union, if anyone knows any good companies or something of the sort. If you know someone who has good work done or knows a friend who has a company.

Just anything would help so I could throw my hat in the ring before moving out there.