How easy is it to get a job after doing an MBA in Canada if you're not Canadian? I was looking at MBAs in the UK, but it seems like it can be hard to get a job there, especially because of the visa issues.
But in Canada, I understand that it's easier to get a visa - but do firms actively recruit people who are just coming out of business school?
I'm looking at the normal schools - McGill, York, Rotman.
Jobs after MBA in Canada
Posted Jan 09, 2014 18:37
But in Canada, I understand that it's easier to get a visa - but do firms actively recruit people who are just coming out of business school?
I'm looking at the normal schools - McGill, York, Rotman.
Posted Jan 09, 2014 19:29
The schools publish placement reports. International students do well at finding work in Canada because of the guaranteed work permits. However, salaries can be lower than in the US or Europe.
Posted Jan 14, 2014 17:59
Alright, thanks, I'll look into the placement reports. Too bad about the lower salaries.
Posted Jan 14, 2014 18:40
Lower costs too, but a higher supply of foreign talent.
Posted Jan 15, 2014 10:41
Not always lower cost of living, it's really based on where you end up - for instance, Vancouver is more expensive than US cities in the Pacific Northwest like Seattle. But there's (marginal) cost of living savings in Toronto versus NYC. Montreal is relatively low-cost, a good place to go if you speak French: McGill is a commonly recommended school on these forums, but there's also HEC Montreal.
Posted Apr 24, 2014 17:32
At least with the visa you could potentially take a menial job after graduation while looking for work - some countries don't even offer that!
Posted Jun 04, 2014 14:24
There's no way I'm taking a menial job after I pay over 70,000 for an MBA!
Posted Jun 10, 2014 14:25
Yes, but what I was suggesting is that there's less time pressure compared to if you were in a country where there was less visa flexibility. Maybe *menial* was the wrong word; there are many non-management level jobs that can provide standard living quality in the interim.
Posted Aug 18, 2014 16:12
I am wondering about this too. It's a bit of a dilemma, it's nice that you can get a work visa but it's sort of meaningless if there are no jobs. Does anybody know anything about the job situation in Canada?
Posted Aug 19, 2014 13:21
It depends on so many things, including region/city (Canada is a big place), your chosen industry or career field, and which MBA program you do.
This has been discussed some in this thread and elsewhere, but a quick run-down:
1. A ranked MBA program from a school like Schulich, Rotman, Sauder, McGill, or Ivey are usually the best bets, because they have great relationships with a wide range of employers.
2. A city like Toronto will have a lot of jobs, especially in popular sectors like financial services. But Toronto is expensive so it's a trade-off.
3. If you want to get a job in Montreal or the rest of Quebec, it's highly recommended that you speak fluent French.
Do further research through placement reports, LinkedIn, etc.
This has been discussed some in this thread and elsewhere, but a quick run-down:
1. A ranked MBA program from a school like Schulich, Rotman, Sauder, McGill, or Ivey are usually the best bets, because they have great relationships with a wide range of employers.
2. A city like Toronto will have a lot of jobs, especially in popular sectors like financial services. But Toronto is expensive so it's a trade-off.
3. If you want to get a job in Montreal or the rest of Quebec, it's highly recommended that you speak fluent French.
Do further research through placement reports, LinkedIn, etc.
Posted Aug 25, 2014 16:30
Okay, thank you. Of the schools that you mentioned, including McGill, Rotman and Schulich especially, which one do you think is the best one for somebody in the marketing field?
Posted Aug 26, 2014 16:01
From the most recent employment reports from these three schools, it looks like McGill marketing grads have the highest salaries, and by percentage of the class placed the most grads in marketing functions. That said, Schulich comes in a close second.
I was surprised that given Rotman's broad focus in this area, that they don't place as many in marketing roles in the other two schools.
I was surprised that given Rotman's broad focus in this area, that they don't place as many in marketing roles in the other two schools.
Posted Aug 27, 2014 13:49
Gotcha, thanks for that.
Posted Aug 28, 2014 13:44
Forgot to mention that since McGill is in Quebec, there's also the French language issue: it's a great place to be if you speak French. Although, many McGill grads do end up going to other parts of Canada and internationally, so I wouldn't say it's a deal-breaker if you didn't speak the language.
Related Business Schools
Other Related Content
The GMAC MBA Tour Lands in Africa Sept. 13-19
News Sep 11, 2023
MBA Careers: 2014 and Beyond
Article Nov 27, 2013
It's been five years since the financial crash – what's changed?
Top 10 MBA Programs in Canada
Top List
Among the several dozen or so business schools Canada, fewer than 30 are accredited by AACSB, AMBA, or EQUIS; here's a list of the best ones.
Hot Discussions
-
MBA Strathclyde vs Aston vs NTU
Apr 17, 2024 607 13 -
Dilemma over IE business school EMBA
Apr 05, 2024 282 12 -
Oxford executive diplomas
Apr 01, 2024 263 9 -
Cambridge Judge vs RSM
Apr 09, 2024 267 7 -
How to evaluate IIFT's Executive PGDM
Apr 03, 2024 145 5 -
Healthcare and finance
Mar 27, 2024 192 3 -
Take GMAT again?
Apr 23 02:15 AM 83 3 -
City or Manchester for MiF?
Apr 09, 2024 142 1