The document discusses social networking in Canadian culture and how to use it for job searching. It provides tips for attending meetups, user groups, and events to build connections and experience. Volunteering and learning new skills are suggested to gain Canadian work experience. The presentation encourages networking through websites like Meetup.com, LinkedIn, and participating in local user groups. It also offers to help people by accepting volunteers for work experience.

1. What is Social Networking in Canadian culture? North Shore Multicultural SocietyAli TavanayanDirector of Tavanayan Enterprises Inc., (TEI Inc.)Aug. 29th, 2011Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

2. Schedule Social Networking concept5:00 – 5:30 Start, Socializing5:30 – 6:30 Main Lecture6:30 – 7:00 Q&A, Round the room7:00 – 7:30 Door prize, NetworkingEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

3. You don’t need to take notes!Social Networking conceptAvailable on SlideShare.netSearch for “Social Networking”Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

4. Social Networking conceptMy BackgroundAli Tavanayan-far, Director of TEI Inc.Senior Web Development Project ManagerPMP, MCSE, A+, e-commerceRunning Tavanayan Enterprises Inc. since 2002Software Engineering backgroundFounder of Vancouver “Joomla” , “Magento”, & “Moodle” User Groups (meetup.com)Speaker in “Web Not War”, Microsoft 2011 – 2011Developing extensions for Open Source Platform, SharePoint, and DNNBridge application development for Win App & Web sitesBeen doing 2D Animation for over 7 yearMembers of ASIFA, few festivakWorked at : Jam-e-Jam Daily News paper, Saba, Rasaneh Far Animation for over 3 yearsWorked with: Modiri, Kardan(s), Yaghmaina(S), Javaherian, Zarinkelk, Ahmadian, Alidosti, Jahanshahi,..Web admin, and marketing for Ardeshir TV.Lived in London & North Vancouver since 2001Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

5. AgendaSocial Networking conceptNetworkingFinding a new jobWork experienceEducationHow toUser groupsMeetupTrainingLearn to doResourcesTagsQ &AEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

6. Social Networking conceptIt’s all about “my” personal experience!Please, contact professionals for any inquiries.Ali TavanayanEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

7. Social Networking conceptIn my opinion “mostly cultural difference”Ali TavanayanEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

8. statistics:Social Networking conceptHow many are Computer specialist?Any gentleman younger than 20? (Ladies are all 18 – We all know about that)How many people been here more than 1 yearHow many knows about meetup.comHow many Web Developer? Programmer? System Administrator?Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

9. What is social Networking?Social Networking conceptHow to do networking?Over %60 of the Canadian jobs are NOT posted officially. The go only through connections, and networking. Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

10. Social Networking conceptWho is he?Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

11. Social Networking conceptFinding a jobEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

12. Social Networking conceptFinding a job is a processEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

13. Social Networking conceptFinding a jobAre you ready for 3 months researchDo you have enough founds to survive for 6 monthsKeep yourself up-to-dateKeep follow only one directionFocus on your strength Do not stock in a job that you can not think, research, or update yourselfIf you started such a job, before you go to this job, make a deadline for yourself.Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

14. Social Networking conceptA JobRequirement: Canadian Job ExperienceCatch-22مرغ و تخم مرغEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

15. Social Networking conceptWork experience replacement: Relevant Work experienceEducation  BCIT Volunteer JobEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

16. Social Networking concepteducation:Part-time courses doesn't required TOFEL or ILETS.You usually can transfer the single courses toward certification. You can fined free courses in BCIT.Go and talk to course advisors first.http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/699ccertt#detailsBurnaby Downtown Marin Aerospace SatelliteEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

17. Social Networking conceptReal scenario cases:Case 1-A Web & Flash designerWhom could not stay volunteerCase 2-A SharePoint 2007 Administrator Whom could stay volunteer for 3 months.Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

18. Social Networking conceptLarger companies in BCBlast RadiusSierra WirelessVancouver Air PortKEG / Boston Pizza / EA GameRadical EntertainmentHabaneroGraphically Speaking6S marketingAccenture’Jim PattisonBC Lottery, BC Liquor StoreTelus,BC Hydro, Shaw, Rogers, …Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

19. How to do it?Social Networking conceptEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

20. Find a new jobMoveProcessStartMeetup.comvantug.comnetbc.cavanspug.orgVanDev.orgvancouver.sqlpass.orgSocializeEventsSend ResumeAdd to Linked inDo TwitsBe a Blogger FacebookYoutubeMySpaceFollow-upRegisterUpdatePortfolioSiteNew peopleSocializeEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

21. User Groups:Social Networking conceptMeetup.comVantug.comnetbc.caVanSpug.orgVanDev.orgVancouver.sqlpass.orgVancouver Joomla User GroupVancouver Magento User GroupEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

22. Social Networkings- SFU Robson Square- Irish Pub- BCIT SE4 – Room 670- Convention Center-…. %99Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

23. Sometime you have to $$$Social Networking conceptMicrosoft Tech DaysDevTeachMVP  (Most valuable professional)Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

24. Use resourcesSocial Networking conceptVPL (Vancouver Public Library)slideshare.netfotolia.comiconspedia.comCanada e Man.com….Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

25. Social Networking conceptLearn to say:NOI don’t have pervious experience about this topic.

26. I will study it and get back to you.

27. I had similar experience, but not the exact one.

28. I need to get back to you on this topic after some research.

29. Unfortunately, it’s not in my comfort zone.Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

30. Social Networking conceptLearn to be:ONTIMECommunicate, Let them know

31. Appointment / RSVP requests

32. Waiting for answers / documentsEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

33. Social Networking conceptCanadaeMan.comNon-profitableCommunity baseInformationalResources for new comersIn-need for support by professionalsExperiencesStoriesSkillsNeeds lot of volunteersEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

34. What is this?Social Networking conceptEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

35. What is it?Social Networking conceptEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

36. Social Networking conceptTo do list: Register in meetup.comFind your favorite groupsAttending eventsFollow upBuild experiencesEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

37. Social Networking conceptWe accept volunteers If you are in :Hardware / software / NetworkingWeb Development / Building / DesignVB, C#, Flash Action scriptCMS (PHP / ASP.NET)DBA, Server admin,We can help you to gain your work experience.Email Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

38. Social Networking conceptQ & AContact MeAli Tavanayan604.506.6108admin@tavanayan.comEmail Cell Twitteradmin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavanaSupport CanadaeMan.com