I really need a job in less than 2 months, because I’m being kicked out of the house in 2 months.
I am also a 20 year old university student currently studying Computer Science, and half of my tuition is already being paid by OSAP, which means that I’ll need to pay around $2k for it.
I also don’t have any prior work experience, but I do know Linux, C#, C/C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (but nothing advanced like React or SQL or game development), and Java. I also don’t have any prior projects of my own that I can present in my portfolio. After looking at the job market for programmers, I figured that I’m probably not yet skilled enough to apply as a web developer or sysadmin.
I have also asked my school if they have any open positions for something like a TA, but I’m still waiting to make an appointment.
I have also sent out a few resumes to places like Starbucks and Walmart, but so far I haven’t gotten any interviews yet.
My GPA is also like 2.3, so I don’t know if I’ll be able to apply for grants with that kind of a GPA.
I also have my social insurance card with me, so will I be able to get any insurance with it?
I’ve also been hearing on the news that the job market in Canada is being flooded by immigrants, mortgage and rent prices are crazy, and food is also crazy expensive, which really worries me.
I’m also totally stressed out from this.
Do you think I’ll be able to find a job like that in only 2 months?
Totally depends on where you are and what the local job market is like. It is totally possible though.
Temp agencies are also an option that I’ve used before when I needed work quickly, they want to place you in a job since they get paid for it.
I highly recommend visiting your local employment services office, there should be one near you, it’s a free service that supports you with finding a job and they would have a much better idea about what the market is like in your area.