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March 22, 2017 2 Comments

CanPrep Webinar: Using LinkedIn To Build Your Canadian Professional Network

Building professional connections is a great way to find opportunities that could lead to employment – especially when you are a newcomer to Canada. Networking with professionals in your field for information and career growth should be an important aspect of every newcomer’s job search strategy.

Using LinkedIn to build your Canadian professional network

The good news is that you can start building your professional network even before you arrive – for example – by using LinkedIn as a professional networking tool.
This was the topic of discussion for CanPrep‘s webinar.

This interactive webinar shares insights on LinkedIn’s professional profiling techniques and how to maximize this tool to further your job search and market your skills in the Canadian job market. This webinar recording will provide information on:

  • Why using LinkedIn is important for job search in Canada
  • LinkedIn profile guide: what’s expected in Canada, tips to make your profile standout
  • Current hiring trends using LinkedIn
  • Starting a network from scratch
  • How to connect to the industry in Canada


Click on the “Play” button to view the webinar.


Panelists:

Perry Monaco – Manager, Customer Success (LinkedIn Talent Solutions)
Karin Lewis – Employment, Communications and Marketing Specialist (JVS Toronto)

Facilitator:

Irene Vaksman – Director, Newcomer Services (JVS Toronto)

By Donna Chabot Filed Under: CanPrep, Career Voice: Blog Tagged With: canada job search, CanPrep, CanPrep Webinar, linkedin, network, online networking, Pre-arrival

Comments

  1. Anna says

    March 26, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    Thanks for such an informative Webinar! For a beginner in networking like myself, it’s a treasurous opportunity to follow your activities.

    Reply
    • CanPrep Team says

      March 27, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      Dear Anna,

      We are glad to hear that you found the webinar informative! Please watch this space for more such information on pre-arrival employment preparedness.

      Reply

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