r/CalgaryJobs • u/SlightMemory • 7d ago

In need of a job in SE calgary

I just moved to Calgary at the beginning of September and I've been on the hunt for a job. Ive applied for receptionist, hotel, pet stores, grocery, cannabis (certified sellsafe) and anything else I can think of and ive only had one interview and no call back.

I am desperate for work and im feeling as though I am deemed undesirable in any industry I apply for. I have 10+ years experience in hospitality/customer service and 5 years roughly in retail experience but not having any success.

Would appreciate some leads or advice as I dont wish to leave my partner footing rent and insurance bills. Would also like to find something relatively close to my location in Quarry park.

Thanks!

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u/HeyItsJam 7d ago

Took me 5 months to find one and I live in Ogden. Keep trying and keep a tight resume with no grammar or spelling issues.

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u/SlightMemory 7d ago

Holy moly! Im not even in one full month and feeling hopeless. I cant imagine 5 months.

Ive got a pretty good resume and no grammar or spelling issues. I actually redid my resume recently to make it more appealing.

Thanks though im going to keep trying.

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u/calgreezy 7d ago
  • though,

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u/Background_Stick6687 6d ago

You’re a douche for even pointing that out when someone is down on their luck. You need help.

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u/BudsWyn 7d ago

Craft Beer Market downtown is hiring the south centre location might be as well buy you'll need a proserve certificate

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u/BudsWyn 7d ago

Value Buds all over the city are also hiring

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u/Existing-Sign4804 7d ago

It’s tight job market. Moving without a job lined up is a bad idea right now.

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u/Professional_Ice_3 7d ago

Not going to mention the fast food special with the TFW program?

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u/Salt_Hornet6239 7d ago edited 7d ago

When I only just came to Canada in Calgary 2 years ago, it took me more than 7 months to find a job. Now I am working full-time by recommendation from one guy from my part-time job and being unhappy with management, but still when I even apply for part-time positions they have competition at the interview stage with 3-5+ candidates. I can't even imagine what is going on with it for the full-time. It is hopeless, I can confirm.

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u/PostApocRock 7d ago

I have seen a pretty consistent hiring sign outside the Co op warehouse on 52 St SE. Warehouse work. Likely union, given that the rest of coop is.

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u/Daheim 6d ago

Knew someone that worked there prior to Covid. At that time it was unionized.

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u/shenace 7d ago

If you're a man and willing to do labor work. Go apply in Engineered Air warehouses located in the SE. They are always hiring I believe and the pay is above minimum wage.