Kahapon sa aming Mga Tip para sa Job-Pangangaso sa isang Bagong Bansa magpaskil, aming nabanggit sa kahalagahan ng networking. But what if you’re coming to Canada, or you’ve just moved here, and you don’t know many people yet?

Narito ang ilang mga networking tips mula sa aking mga libro, Buhay sa ibang bansa sa Canada:

Start by asking your colleagues and friends in the States. Do they know anyone living or working in Canada? Do their U.S.-based companies have Canadian affiliates? Do they have college classmates or business associates who grew up in Canada? Do you or your colleagues belong to a professional organization that has members in Canada?

Mga site tulad ng LinkedIn, Facebook, at Plaxo can also be sources of connections. Kung minsan, all it takes is one contact who can connect you with someone else, and your networking process is underway.

If you’ve arrived in Canada without a job, network in your new community. Talk to your neighbors, someone you’ve met in the local community center, a new acquaintance from the neighborhood coffee shop.

Look for local professional associations in your line of work or online groups that share your interests. Halimbawa, Meetup.com has scores of work-related groups across Canada. Mayroong isang Vancouver Graphic Design Meetup, isang Meetup sa Marketing sa Toronto, isang Pangkat ng Mga Negosyante sa Montreal, at marami pang iba.

Doing volunteer work is another worthwhile form of networking. If you can afford to take on one or more volunteer assignments, it can help you make contacts in your new community. At kayo ay gumagawa ng ilang magandang sa parehong oras. Volunteer Canada can direct you to local volunteer opportunities nationwide.

- Excerpted mula sa libro, Buhay sa ibang bansa sa Canada, bahagi ng Buwan serye mula sa Avalon Travel Publishing. Upang basahin ang nalalaman, Bilhin ang libro.

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