opening doors: creating opportunities by accessing the hidden job market
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Presented at Ryerson Career Centre Get Hired! event on May 16, 2012.TRANSCRIPT
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Making the Connectionto build new opportunities
Opening Doors: Creating
Opportunities by Accessing the
Hidden Job MarketMay 16, 2012
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Ask Questions @terrencewkho
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About.Me
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About.You
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1. Most job openings are not advertised, creating what seems like a Hidden job market.
2. Information about available work is circulated through manager's network of co-workers, business associates, friends and acquaintances.
Job Bank: http://www.jobsetc.gc.ca/pieces.jsp?category_id=298
hidden job market [hid-n job mahr-kit]
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My Journey
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Opportunities
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No Magic Formula
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@Networking Events
Ways to Connect
@Informational Interviews@Work@School@Community@Social Networks
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Talk about yourselfExpect a jobNot saying thanksForget to follow up
PreparationAsk questionsListenTrust + Expertise = Credibility
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Frustrations
• Opportunities will take time• Not speaking to the right the people• Right people may not be able to offer
assistance
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Making the right connection is the only the beginning, building relationship is equally important
Listen and take interest in what the other person is
saying
Be confident in your abilities
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“In life, it is not what you know or who you know that counts -- it is both!”-- Anthony J. D'Angelo, The College Blue Book
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Networking Activity!
• Find Out 3 Things – Passions– Challenges– Dreams
• Someone you haven’t met yet