Most newcomer job seekers in Canada unknowingly approach their job search backwards — applying online and hoping for a call.
But here’s the truth:
📉 Only ~15% of hires come from job board applications
📈 Most hires come from internal referrals, temp-to-perm roles, or professional networks
This is the Hiring Pyramid — employers hire from the inside out:
- Internal promotions
- Employee referrals
- Trusted professional networks
- Recruiter recommendations
- Online job applications (last resort!)
As a newcomer, your social capital is limited — but not fixed. You can build it with a strategic approach.
💡 Reduce "spray and pray." Increase targeted networking.
💡 Reach out to employees at your target companies. Ask smart questions. Add value.
💡 Turn cold contacts into warm referrals.
Want to learn how?
🚀 Join the Job Search Referral Program — designed to help newcomers in Canada connect, grow, and get referred into their dream roles.
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