Ive been applying to junior positions outside Canada and have had a lot of emails from the companies stating that because I am from Canada they cannot hire me or that I would have to apply to a visa myself and then re-apply for the position? Should i just stick to companies in Canada then or is there another way to apply…
I was going to mention that aswell. If I wanted to apply overseas (I've considered it) My best bet would probably be Canada or the UK. I should get a job locally first, I'm sure that studios overseas wouldn't be keen to hire an international junior.
I would too but due to the rather increasing trend of cuts coming out of Vancouver it is harder and harder to find any junior positions. I never get responses from companies if i apply for anything but a junior position sadly and there are not a lot of those in the Vancouver area :poly127:
OuCh...I feel your pain. It's tough for us peeps trying to land that first job. Have you tried applying for any out sourcing companies? If you can get in, some of that experience will probably increase your chances later on at a studio in the US. I've tried that route myself but havent had any luck with it.
QFT I had a good friend who was Canadian and I wrote the letters saying how great of a "graphic designer" she was, even though she was really more of a photographer. Photographer wasn't on that list. Graphic Designer is. * I forgot an important point: She was only allowed to stay here for 3 or 4 years before they required…
One should always look into the immigration requirements for the country you're applying to just to make sure you're qualified to immigrate. The states require a degree or 3 years work experience and a diploma to even be considered for a visa. I believe the UK is similar as well. I am back getting my degree specifically so…
I'm positive this policy no longer exists although I think at one point something similar did if you originally had American citizenship. Father was originally from the states and has lived Canada for 20+ years and finally got around to getting his Canadian citizenship and becoming a dualie like me and my brother. And if…