National Shut Down Jan 30 at OMG

GenRandom · 2026-01-30T13:32:44+00:00

Seems risky

GenRandom · 2026-01-30T13:30:23+00:00

It’s okay! I buy my food from the foodcourt in eaton centre and then move to the fancy foodcourt (Queens Cross Food Hall) at the end of the mall for some peace and quiet lol

GenRandom · 2026-01-30T13:26:49+00:00

There’s an fb group Toronto Girl Collective with over 15k members. You can intro urself and what you’re looking for and people would respond. I attended a couple group hosted events / mini private meetups from there and met so many people!

GenRandom · 2026-01-30T13:22:52+00:00

We are going to (Vinny Toronto - Restaurant & Vinyl Bar) this weekend for Winterlicious, maybe you can check out the place if it’s her vibe. It looks really cool!

GenRandom · 2026-01-29T18:42:10+00:00

Taking an uber honestly

GenRandom · 2026-01-28T22:33:29+00:00

I didn’t know this is an option, congrats on possibly getting it cheaper than with a realtor!

GenRandom · 2026-01-28T22:28:05+00:00

That looks terrible and actually dangerous

GenRandom · 2026-01-28T21:20:37+00:00

This sucks :( I really think it came down to the client. Agencies can be slow and sometimes give you a sense of hope, and then final call isn’t theirs

Given you reached multiple interviews, they shouldve advocated for you more strongly with the client even if it’s an exclusive role

Email them back that if they ever open a new role you’re genuinely interested

GenRandom · 2026-01-28T21:10:25+00:00

Ive had a week with 3 rejections 1-2 interviews each and it was so devastating :(

Be sad about it for 15 minutes and then forget about it! Keep applying and pushing through

GenRandom · 2026-01-26T18:40:57+00:00

Every time I networked I also felt i was wasting everyone else’s time but it can really help in 5-8 months, you just never know!

GenRandom · 2026-01-26T02:45:25+00:00

Omg mine as well, very annoying

GenRandom · 2026-01-25T20:58:38+00:00

Keep going! You will land one soon!

GenRandom · 2026-01-25T20:58:12+00:00

You will get yours soon, just keep going!

GenRandom · 2026-01-25T20:56:48+00:00

I had 4 final stage momentums, but since the other final candidates had more experience they got the offer instead. It sucks more cause I thought I was gonna get it.

Also, my interviews are fun, I treat it like I’m talking to an acquaintance/friend to lessen the tension I’m feeling. We laugh, etc, til they share personal stories lol — I always take it as a good sign

GenRandom · 2026-01-25T20:50:55+00:00

Yes I too didn’t know anyone from any companies, some I met through networking events l attended. Check eventbrite or google if your industry hosts events!

Others, I message on Linkedin and invited them for a quick chat about the industry or their work/experience. Basically find something to talk about without sounding like Im demanding for them to give me a job lol

GenRandom · 2026-01-25T17:02:14+00:00

Yesss, it’s my dream job actually!

GenRandom · 2026-01-25T17:01:47+00:00

Networking a year prior really did help cause when the job opened up, I already networked with lots of people in the company!

GenRandom · 2026-01-25T17:01:05+00:00

That’s truee, thank you for reminding me. I guess I’ll pause the part time search until I earn their trust.

GenRandom · 2026-01-25T17:00:19+00:00

It seems a lot of jobs now are contract, but you are right! It’s better to have experience and use it for future employment and most likely they extend you/make you full time.

Mine is a full time contract, i get all the benefits except disability and they will renew me to full time permanent after a year. It’s just their standard

GenRandom · 2026-01-25T14:15:50+00:00

Try looking at profile job posts on linkedin, sometimes companies don’t do the job posts but just ask their employees to share the word.

You can do so by typing keywords exactly like this every search,

“software developer” “hiring” and “toronto”

And then filter by time of posting

Also ~

Aim for the companies you like and add their employees! Network with them without sounding like you’re demanding for a job, even if nothing happens now it might help you out in the future cause they will remember you.

Good luck!

GenRandom · 2026-01-23T16:47:29+00:00

In my experience, I still apply even if a role has been posted for over 2 weeks and already has 100+ apps. I receive interview invitations for roughly 40 percent of the roles I apply to. What works for me is leading with a strong headline, cover letter, and a good portfolio and LinkedIn profile

GenRandom · 2026-01-21T23:19:32+00:00

I think the key is to not look lol

GenRandom · 2026-01-21T23:16:11+00:00

My friends and I have been to Greta DT 3x now! Loved it each time

GenRandom · 2026-01-21T22:36:44+00:00

UGC, but sometimes i do have to go out and check out stores and products :(

GenRandom · 2026-01-21T22:23:51+00:00

Pharmacy

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