This document outlines an event hosted by BC Talents, an association that helps French newcomers adapt to Canadian culture. The event, titled "Networking Tools: Elevate Yourself", provides networking tips and is presented by a business analyst from lululemon. The agenda includes why networking is important, how to be visible on platforms like LinkedIn, preparing an elevator pitch, and identifying how networking can help individuals. Attendees are encouraged to get business cards, set goals, and follow up after the event through thank you notes or meetings. The document promotes upcoming association events.

1. January 2018 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Networking Tools
Elevate Yourself

2. The association
Who are we?
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3. The association
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Volunteering Talents, in activity or looking for opportunities

4. Help francophone newcomers from Europe adapt
to the Canadian culture and thrive in a challenging
environment
The association
Our Mission
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5. The association
Integrate
Welcome newcomers – Face to Face
Welcome guide
15$ for non-members, free for members
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Blog posts – tips, interviews, insights

6. The association
Connect
Share job opportunities
Each week on and
ConnectWorking
 Each first Tuesday of the month
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Share events
Partners and in-house, available on

7. The association
Grow
Mentorship
 9 months
 Precise goals for Mentees and Mentors
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Become better leaders
• Available to members
• priority for mentors & mentees

8. Présentation de l’association
Negotiated offers, for you
Save 70$ just with the 3 followings:
• Interview simulation: 25$/h
• 25 % off on business cards
• 40% off on professional profile photos
lawyer
advices
prints banc accountancy language photo
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9. January 2018 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Networking Tools
Elevate Yourself

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Welcome our speaker!
Maël Guihéneuf
Business Analyst at lululemon
Vancouver Networker

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AGENDA
 Why Networking?
 Be visible
• Linked In
 Be prepared
• Elevator Talk
 What Networking for me?

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WHY NETWORKING?
Why would I go out there?

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WHY NETWORKING?
Why do I want to Network?
 I want a job
 I want more contacts
 I am interested in the topic
 I want to learn about a company / a new technology
 I want a job
 I want more contacts
 I am interested in the topic
 I want to learn about a company / a new technology
Why do I want to Network?
How do I contribute?
 Add value, feed your network
Your knowledge
Your passion
Your network
Your story
Your time

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BE VISIBLE
To be competitive:
 Several recommendation
 Specific title
 Be specialist
To stand out:
 Join groups
 Add personal touch
 Share content
To be considered:
 Profile visible
 Professional photo
 Be in Vancouver
 Enough connections

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BE VISIBLE
Online
 Have a website if appropriate
 Use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, etc.
Real world
 Consider volunteering
 Attend meetups
 Have hobbies
 Be a speaker

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BE PREPARED
 40s – 45s
 Change the perspective: it’s
about them
 Practice loud, many times,
everywhere
 Sound natural, smile!
 Give examples, be specific
 Think about his network
My Elevator Talk

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BE PREPARED
My Elevator Talk
 About you: grab attention, your
background, your goal with
enthusiasm
 What do you offer: vivid example
of problem you solved. Interested
in your listener
 What are the benefits: special
service for him, how do you
differ? How do you work?
 Call for action

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BE PREPARED
 Got Business Cards
 List attendees
 Set Goals
 Arrive early
 Take notes
 Get a resume?
 Leave late
Ready for an event?
It’s just starting!
 Thank you note
 Do you know someone…
 Next event?
 Coffee?
 Send resume?
Done with an event?

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WHAT NETWORKING FOR ME?
Something you like…
That shows your skills

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