Student job search tips for Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo in Ontario, Canada

Updated November 15, 2023

I always wonder what path students take after leaving the Business Communications classes I teach at Conestoga College in Kitchener.

They are international students pursuing a dream of living and working in Canada. I share tips to help them manage their culture shock after arriving in a place with cold weather, strange foods and people who talk funny — like me.

They share cooking recipes, movie recommendations, and a career enthusiasm that inspires me. I learn more than I teach.

Most of my classes are online, which puts our communications skills to the test.

Sometimes, I hear from them after they connect with me on my LinkedIn profile. I like the birthday greetings! I often get messages looking for jobs or tips to polish their LinkedIn profile. They remembered how I repeated “Put your LinkedIn profile to work for you” in class!

Here’s a couple of videos to help you search for jobs on LinkedIn.

After graduation, my essential employment advice is the same as I offered in class: use every support service and assistance Conestoga College offers. Students paid for the services in their tuition. I was consistently impressed with career counselors’ advice when I invited them to host in-class workshops, so I urge students to book a career support session at this link.

And if you’re looking for career advice and you’re not a Conestoga graduate, I urge you to investigate alumni support services at the school you attended. Or, contact Conestoga to access their government-funded, free career services offered to the general public.

Ontario employment rules

The Ontario Employment Standards Act spells out the rules and regulations for employers and employees in the Province of Ontario, related to hiring, workplace environment and dismissal.

I also share job postings in my social media feeds and job search links for the Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo area.