Science Students, Ladha, April 13

New generation toolsto land your dream job

Delivered by:Alex Monegro & Boris Remes

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1Whylisten?

Boris Remes

• Business Development Assistant, Sauder Business Career Centre

• Country of origin: Kazakhstan• Marketing specialist• President, International Student Association

of Sauder• President, Enterprize Canada

Alex Monegro

• TA, Professional Development Course, Sauder School of Business– Student review

• Country of origin: Dominican Republic• Human Resources specialist• Extensive public speaking experience• VP External, Commerce Undergrad Society

Recruiting firms: We love LinkedIn

Employer survey:20% of recruiters

The ‘hidden’ job market:

80%

It’s a brave new world

The bottom line

2Getting your message out

Where can I work?

• Study permit: on campus• Work permit: anywhere

in Canada

Its easier on campus

• AMS Website• Job postings around buildings• Work Learn UBC• UBC Careers• Faculty advisory services• Your teachers!

Aggregators make your life easier

• Indeed.ca• Eluta.ca• Simplyhired.ca• Talentegg.ca• Angus One• Craigslist

New Tools Hidden Job Market

What does it look like?

So how do I make a good profile?

1Have a professional

picture

So how do I make a good profile?

2Make sure you include your experiences

So how do I make a good profile?

3Optimize for the opportunity

you want

So how do I make a good profile?

4Get recommended!

“Not enough superlatives can describe the brilliance of Alex Monegro. I have had the privilege of working with Alex in several group projects and witnessing his uncanny ability to get to the bottom of what's working and what's not. Alex is truly a gifted communicator and polished in every respect.”

-Paul Sohn, Fellow Student

Lessons from a networking student

• Always ask for referrals and introductions• Always follow up

How do you make it work?

Research Practice Persistence Success

3Standingout

First impressions count!

3seconds

“…Seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”

– Matthew 7:7-8

Confidence Dress Body Language

Great First Impression

Culture impacts communication

Power distance

Perceived confidence

Dress to impress

Know your audience

Your posture impacts you and the interviewer

How you feel

Impression of you

What we want to leave you with

• Online is the future• Know your resources• Get introduced• Make a good impression• Create a strong network

Where we can help

PR Package

Introspection

Opportunity

Experience

Questions?

w. http://www.istudentcareer.comfb. iStudent Career Coachinge. istudentcareer@gmail.com (temp)