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Old 10-17-2012, 09:40 AM   #39
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There are a ton of entry level IT openings in this city, especially if you don't carry any delusions that you should be making $50k per year coming out of University. The quickest place to start will be in PC sales at Future Shop, Best Buy, Memory Express, etc. or 1st level help desk. These places put a lot of stock into your personality and attitude as opposed to experience.

As for moving to Calgary, I personally would want a good $5000 in the bank or the financial backing of family before coming out here. Unless you are coming from another large city, the jump in cost of living can be a shock to younger people. Don't underestimate how much it will cost to get set-up in an apartment.

Any of the online job banks are a good place to start. I personally know a couple of people that started their IT careers here, for example: http://regionalhelpwanted.com/Search...62&ID=75485441
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