I'm also in Canada, pursuing my 2nd degree, so I need to help fund my tuition and although I found a job, it wasn't easy. I sent well over 120 applications and resumes. I had personal, academic and work references as well, all of whom apparently gave very positive feedback. Out of them, I had 16 interviews, some of which were for positions I didn't care for and only wanted for the pay (despite being low)