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EXPLORING

AND
JOINING A
PROFESSIO
NAL EVENT
Presented by Group
1
EVENT
Event Name
DETAILS
Mississauga Purpose
Career Fair: Connect with
Diversity Virtual recruiters,
Format
Job Fair explore job
Virtual (online)
opportunities, and
Date & Time
gain insights into
September 25,
the Canadian job
2024, 11:00 AM
market,
to 3:00 PM (ET) particularly for
project
FINDING THE
EVENT
Platforms Used
Meetup and Eventbrite

Search Strategy
• Keywords: "project
management," "career
development"
• Filters: Location (Canada),
event type (virtual), date
range (upcoming)
Personality
Reflection
Earth Green -
Choosing an event that
values relationships and
meaningful interactions
PRE-
EVENT
PREPARAT
Research
ION
Companies
Tailored
POST-
ENGAGE Questions
Profile Update EVENT
MENT FOLLOW-
Sent personalized
STRATE DURING UP
messages and
connected on
GIES THE LinkedIn

EVENT
Active Participation
Networking Goals
Asking Questions
REFLECTION
ON THE EVENT
SUCCESSES
Gained insights into the job
market and expanded professional
network.

CHALLENG
ES
Managing virtual interactions and
time zone differences.
REFLECTION
ON THE EVENT
SKILLS
UTILIZED
• Communication: Engaged
in thoughtful discussions.
• Active Listening: Showed a
genuine interest in
responses.
• Adaptability: Adjusted
networking approach based
on the virtual format.
ADVANTAG
ES
• Flexibility: Participation
without geographical
constraints.
• Diverse Connections:
Access to a wide range of
professionals.
• Personalized Feedback:

DISADVANT
Opportunities for one-on-
one chats.

AGES
• Limited Personal
Interaction: Harder to
read non-verbal cues.
• Technical Challenges:
Potential connectivity
CHALLENGES &
RECOMMENDATI
ONS
• Challenge: Limited
opportunities for in-depth
interactions.
• Recommendation: More
breakout sessions for
personalized networking.
CONCLUSI
ON
• Gained valuable insights into
Canadian job market trends.
• Enhanced networking and
understanding of DEI practices
in companies.
• Positive experience
highlighting the importance of
preparation and active
FUTURE
IMPROVEM
ENTS
Participate in more
interactive and
segmented
networking
opportunities for
REFEREN
CES
• Abdou, Anouare (2022). How to use the Eisenhower Matrix to
prioritize your projects. Hive. https://hive.com/blog/eisenhower-
matrix/
• Alphan, M (2024, January 06). How to land a job or gig through
networking events.
https://popl.co/blogs/all/how-to-land-a-job-or-gig-through-networki
ng-events?srsltid=AfmBOop-Nni3GSHl1skU4fs0Aa3cDHjKAM3wBjU
CLXmNKItADtYC75lz
• Arootah (2024, September 13). How to pick the right networking
THANK
YOU
Any
Questions?

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