Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Canada Job Market: Indian Applicants' Role in Competition Debated
Imagine trying to find a job, but tons of people apply super fast, even if they don't have the right to work there yet.
Someone on the internet wrote about this happening in Canada.
They think people from India and nearby countries are applying to lots of jobs really quickly, even though they might not be able to work there.
They also feel that people who recently got permission to live and work in Canada and have lots of experience apply for entry-level jobs, making it harder for others.
Some people agreed, saying it's tough to get a job because of these issues.
Others pointed out that the job market is bad for recent grads right now.
A Reddit post from a foreign student in Canada criticizes job market competition.
The post claims many applicants apply to entry-level jobs from India and Asia, without work eligibility.
The post also criticizes experienced PR holders applying for junior roles.
Commenters pointed to the 2025 summer as the worst job market in decades.
The post received mixed reactions, with some highlighting the devaluation of foreign work experience.
- Who
- Foreign students and new PR holders, and job applicants from India and Asia.
- What
- Debate on job market competition in Canada among new graduates and experienced immigrants.
- When
- The issue is happening currently, but was noticed with new job postings in minutes.
- Where
- Canada
- Why
- To highlight job market challenges and perceived unfair competition in Canada.
Arguments by Original Poster
Arguments by Commenters
Application Speed
Arguments by Original Poster
Frustration over quick application times of 70-80 apps in minutes on entry level positions.
Arguments by Commenters
Employers are not actively discriminating and competition for these positions can be very fierce.
Experience Level
Arguments by Original Poster
Complaints about experienced PR holders or spousal work permit holders with experience in India applying to entry-level jobs in Canada.
Arguments by Commenters
Job market conditions are dire, and experience from other countries may not transfer easily
Experience vs. Value
Arguments by Original Poster
Feeling rejected in favor of overqualified applicants.
Arguments by Commenters
Foreign experience is not valued equally in the Canadian job market.
- Location
- Canada
- Source
- Reddit post
- Topic
- Job market competition
- Allegation
- Overseas applicants, experienced immigrants applying to entry-level positions.