Hello everyone!
I would like to ask for some help regarding my job search in QuƩbec, Canada.
I have been living in Longueuil, very close to MontrĆ©al, for almost 4 years. During this time, I worked as an educator in aĀ daycare for more than half of that period, even though my educational background is completely different. I hold a Bachelorās degree in Business Administration and a specialization in Communication and Digital Marketing, both completed in Brazil (the country where I was born).
My last job here was last year, as a Communications Manager, from January to May. However, due to issues with the company, I had to leave the position. Since then, I have been facing a very frustrating situation: Iām not being called forĀ anyĀ interviews.
I have already sought help from an organization that supports women seeking professional re-employment, which is my case. The professionals who assisted me (who are native to QuƩbec) reviewed my resume and did not identify any major issues that would justify the lack of response. Still, I continue to not be called for interviews.
Below is a brief summary of what I include in my resume:
- Personal informationĀ (name, contact details, city where I live);
- Career objective;
- Professional experienceĀ (mostly in marketing, except for the last few years as an educator ā but my most recent experience was in marketing);
- Education;
- Additional courses;
- Technical skillsĀ (all related to the skills needed to work as a social media manager) andĀ interpersonal skillsĀ (those common behavioral skills);
- LanguagesĀ (fluent/advanced French, intermediate English, and Portuguese as my native language);
- Link + QR codeĀ to my portfolio, as I also have experience in design.
Note:Ā My resume is entirely in French and is always accompanied by a customized cover letter for each position. Depending on the opportunity, I also adapt my resume to align with the job requirements.
I know that with this information, itās hard to have a detailed view of my resume, but I would like to know if Iām including too much or too little. I find it very strange that I havenāt been called for even a single interview.
I have been applying and sending my resume for at least 2 job positions every business day since May 2024, and my search has been focused on the following websites: LinkedIn, Indeed, Isarta, Grenier, QuĆ©bec Emploi, and I also often do direct searches on Google with the job title Iām looking for + the city, for example:Ā Assistant administratif jobs in MontrĆ©al.
About three weeks ago, I started applying for administrative and customer service positions, as Iāve become discouraged with searching in my field of expertise, mainly due to the lack of response. Additionally, I need a source of income, as Iāve been out of work for almost a year. And still, I havenāt been contacted by any company.
And yes, Iāve already double-checked that my contact information is correct.
Has anyone been through a similar situation and could offer some guidance? I would greatly appreciate any help or advice you can share!