The current global economic situation has had a drastic effect on the job market. While it has always been a challenge to find a new position, in Canada as elsewhere in the world, this is a particularly difficult time.
In many countries unemployment is at an all time high and that is in developing and developed counties alike. This means that the job market is in many ways saturated with people of all skills levels and experience searching for work in a very limited pool.
A good resume and good experience will always stand you in good stead when applying for a job. If for example you are applying for a position as an administrative assistant at a legal firm then any experience not only as an assistant but also in a legal environment will give you a significant advantage.
Don't sell yourself short. A good resume is really about selling your skills and services to the employer so that you can get an interview.
Once you have got the interview it becomes about more than just your resume, it becomes about how you present yourself – how you dress and speak and how you argue your case for employment. All of these factors will contribute to whether you get the position you want – so it is important to keep your confidence up.