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.

  • Rentlar
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    2 days ago

    Your school’s Student Financial Aid office is a good place to start.

    And also I agree with the other reply: if your GPA is 2.3 now, don’t expect it to be any better learning new stuff while working your ass off at a part time job on the side.

    To address your question, yes it is possible to get a job in less than 2 months, and it is possible to get one in programming at your skill level, though other work like shift service jobs are easier to come by. Recruiting is really in seasons, some months you will hear jack shit and other times you will get many interviews or offers at the same time, that’s just how it seems it goes. If you’re serious about it, get your resume and a sample cover letter ready this week for jobs that are out there currently, to refine it and use online resources as needed. Then starting on Jan 2nd, start applying everywhere, even if you think you’re not qualified. Service jobs, like the local Dollarama or whatever, just go in person and deliver a resume. Do a little bit of tailoring to the letter and resume to highlight that you have what the job posting is asking for.