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The amount of time it can take to find a new job is dependent on many different factors. Due to this, it is very difficult to say how long it will take any individual to find work. The best way to get a better idea of what to expect is to research local labour market trends. Ontario’s labour market webpage offers monthly updates regarding the labour market in Ontario. This is broken down further into the amount of jobs created for people at various levels of education and within various fields of employment. Using this resource will give you the most up-to-date information so that you know what to expect in your job search. 

There are a few important things you can do to improve your chances of getting an employer’s attention. The first thing you should do is make sure that your resume and cover letter (if necessary) include what the employer is looking for according to the job posting. Take time to read through job postings you are interested in and try to match your skills with what the employer is looking for. The better you are able to demonstrate you are a good fit for the position, the better chance you have of moving on to the next stage of the hiring process. 

Another way to improve your chances of getting hired is to diversify how you are expressing interest in work. Online applications are the norm in today’s job market, but networking and face-to-face interactions with potential employers are still powerful ways to show your interest and competence. Telling friends and family that you are looking for work opens up the chance for them to tell you about opportunities they have heard of through their own network. Talking directly with a manager in charge of hiring will set you apart from the competition as long as you present yourself well. It is important not to ignore these strategies even with the majority of applications happening online.