Making the Connectionto build new opportunities

Opening Doors: Creating

Opportunities by Accessing the

Hidden Job MarketMay 16, 2012

Ask Questions @terrencewkho

About.Me

About.You

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]

My Journey

Opportunities

No Magic Formula

@Networking Events

Ways to Connect

@Informational Interviews@Work@School@Community@Social Networks

Talk about yourselfExpect a jobNot saying thanksForget to follow up

PreparationAsk questionsListenTrust + Expertise = Credibility

Frustrations

• Opportunities will take time• Not speaking to the right the people• Right people may not be able to offer

assistance

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

“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

Networking Activity!

• Find Out 3 Things – Passions– Challenges– Dreams

• Someone you haven’t met yet