To the point of frustration :(

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by Dearth

You might have to broaden your search to other cities and provinces BC is booming right now from Williams lake North not sure if your interested in relocating but it is an option. Alberta is slowly grinding to a halt for a lot of reasons while northern BC is picking up the pace.

I am willing to relocate for the right job (I don't have a family or any bindings to relocate so I got that dice on my side). I heard that BC is growing in the IT sector but didn't know about the energy sector. Can you please let me know a bit more about it? I will PM you shortly.

Originally Posted by straightrazorguy

Try the different power companies: BC Hydro, Ontario Hydro, Quebec Hydro, etc. Energy policy is big, but getting a job isn't easy. Don't apply for jobs you are overqualified for. This is a fairly narrow field, it takes time to get a job, but they exist.

What about NGOs, various think-tanks? You may want to volunteer somewhere to get contacts too. You'll find something, but be open minded.

It is hard to judge whether I am over-qualified for a job (I lack that judgement); I always apply to position that needs an university degree and I can justify more than 80% of the requirements with my prior experience. NGOs and think-tanks mostly look for very experienced professionals and hence I haven't been able to submit my resume to any. It's getting quite frustrating due to the fact that I cannot even score an interview!

Originally Posted by michika

I know that feeling. I left a job in March and have struggled to find something permanent and long term. Ive done a lot of little contracts this year and its tiring. Im ready to go back to work full time but Im hitting the same wall. Im overqualified or over educated.

Oil & Gas has been consolidating lately and not for the purposes of expansion. Its like people are hunkering down, again. It does seem though that lately, in the last couple of weeks, things have started moving again; positions posted, hiring freezes lifted, etc.

It is a terribly hard thing: either you are not qualified enough or you are over qualified. Sighs Hard to judge by looking at the job postings.

Yah I am seeing a bit more postings related to oil and gas but the problem is they are always looking for highly experienced individuals and I cannot justify most of the requirements.