Looking for Canadian work before you arrive: what actually works

The uncomfortable truth is that most overseas applications are never read by a person. The approaches that work all share one feature: they put a human between you and the filter.

1. Rewrite your CV in Canadian format — two pages, no photo, no date of birth, no marital status
2. Target small and mid-sized employers, where your email reaches a decision-maker
3. Use regional job boards and provincial employer lists rather than only the big aggregators
4. Reach out to people doing your job in your target city and ask questions, not for a job