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Old 02-06-2014, 11:51 AM   #15
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These days, the best jobs don't seem to be posted on Monster.ca or Calgarypuckjobshop.com (long fake name, dubious results). Those that are seem to be entry level gigs that are probably not what you are looking for.

To echo what others have said, you need to get out there and network. Meet people. Make connections. Real connections (not just LinkedIn connections). Volunteer. Work in the community. Find companies or organizations that you really want to work for and try to meet up with the people there. Ask to meet for coffee or lunch to discuss the industry and your profession. Show an interest in the company and their work. People like seeing initiative like that.

If all you do is send in resumes and respond to want ads, you're doing yourself a huge disservice.
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