Hey everyone, I’ve been in Canada for about a year now, and I’ve been actively applying to jobs—mostly in my field, which is project coordination. I’ve sent out over 50 applications, tailored my resume for each role, and even adjusted my cover letters. But I’m not getting a single callback. I’m starting to feel stuck and frustrated.

I’ve heard others say it’s the market, the competition, or even luck. But I’m wondering if there’s something more basic I’m missing. I’m not sure where to start fixing things.

So I’m reaching out to the group: what’s the *first thing* you’d check if you weren’t getting responses?

Here’s what I’ve been thinking about:
- Is my work authorization clearly stated? I know I’m authorized to work, but I’m not sure if it’s obvious on my resume.
- Is my resume actually in a Canadian format? I’ve seen advice that Canadian employers expect different structures—no photos, no objective statements, shorter length.
- Am I applying to roles that actually match my experience, or am I casting too wide a net?
- Have I started networking beyond job boards? I’ve been hesitant because I don’t know anyone in the industry yet.

I’m not looking for a magic fix—just practical steps that make a difference. If you’ve been in my shoes, what did you change that actually helped?

For example, did you rework your resume to highlight transferable skills? Did you add a line like “Eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship” and suddenly see more replies? Or did you start attending local meetups and find opportunities that weren’t posted online?

I’d really appreciate it if you shared what you’d prioritize if you were in my spot. What’s the one thing you’d fix first? And what details actually matter to hiring managers here?

Let’s help each other figure this out—your experience could be the missing piece for someone else.

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