The Hiring Pyramid in Canada – Why You’re Competing for the Wrong Jobs
Last Week, we talked about why sending hundreds of resumes doesn’t guarantee interviews.
Today, I’m revealing the Hiring Pyramid—a framework that explains why so many newcomers struggle to land opportunities in Canada.
The Canadian Hiring Pyramid: How Jobs Really Get Filled
If you imagine the job market as a pyramid, here’s what it looks like:
Top Tier (Smallest Layer – Least Visible)
Internal Promotions & Transfers – Companies often fill roles by promoting someone already inside the organization. These jobs are rarely advertised.
Middle Tier (Bigger Layer – Somewhat Visible)
Referrals & Network Hires – These are jobs that do get posted, but the hiring manager already has candidates recommended by trusted employees or industry connections.
Bottom Tier (Largest Layer – Most Visible)
Public Job Postings – The open market everyone sees. These jobs get hundreds of applications and are the toughest to land without an internal connection.
Why This Matters for You
Most newcomers aim almost exclusively at the bottom tier—public postings—without realizing that the real action happens in the top two tiers.
This is why:
You apply online ✅
You wait ⏳
You hear nothing ❌
It’s not that you’re not qualified. It’s that you’re competing in the noisiest part of the market.
The Key Takeaway
If you want more interviews, you must move up the pyramid.
That means:
- Building connections inside companies before jobs are posted
- Getting referred by people who can vouch for your skills
- Showing up in spaces where decision-makers already are (events, LinkedIn, industry groups)
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