Presented at Ryerson Career Centre Get Hired! event on May 16, 2012.

1. Making the Connection
to build new opportunities
Opening Doors:
Creating
Opportunities by
Accessing the
Hidden Job Market
May 16, 2012

2. Ask Questions @terrencewkho

3. About.Me

4. About.You

5. hidden job market [hid-n job mahr-kit]
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

6. My Journey

7. Opportunities

8. No Magic Formula

9. @Networking Events
@Informational Interviews
@Work
@School
@Community
@Social Networks
Ways to Connect

10. Preparation Talk about yourself
Ask questions Expect a job
Listen Not saying thanks
Trust + Expertise = Credibility Forget to follow up

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

12. Making the right connection is the only the beginning,
building relationship is equally important
Listen and take interest in Be confident in your
what the other person is abilities
saying

13. “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

14. Networking Activity!
• Find Out 3 Things
– Passions
– Challenges
– Dreams
• Someone you haven’t met yet