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 Society Ali Tavanayan Director of Tavanayan Enterprises Inc., (TEI Inc.) Aug. 29th, 2011 Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

2. Schedule Social Networking concept 5:00 – 5:30 Start, Socializing 5:30 – 6:30 Main Lecture 6:30 – 7:00 Q&A, Round the room 7:00 – 7:30 Door prize, Networking Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

3. You don’t need to take notes! Social Networking concept Available on SlideShare.net Search for “Social Networking” Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

4. Social Networking concept My Background Ali Tavanayan-far, Director of TEI Inc. Senior Web Development Project Manager PMP, MCSE, A+, e-commerce Running Tavanayan Enterprises Inc. since 2002 Software Engineering background Founder of Vancouver “Joomla” , “Magento”, & “Moodle” User Groups (meetup.com) Speaker in “Web Not War”, Microsoft 2011 – 2011 Developing extensions for Open Source Platform, SharePoint, and DNN Bridge application development for Win App & Web sites Been doing 2D Animation for over 7 year Members of ASIFA, few festivak Worked at : Jam-e-Jam Daily News paper, Saba, Rasaneh Far Animation for over 3 years Worked with: Modiri, Kardan(s), Yaghmaina(S), Javaherian, Zarinkelk, Ahmadian, Alidosti, Jahanshahi,.. Web admin, and marketing for Ardeshir TV. Lived in London & North Vancouver since 2001 Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

5. Agenda Social Networking concept Networking Finding a new job Work experience Education How to User groups Meetup Training Learn to do Resources Tags Q &A Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

6. Social Networking concept It’s all about “my” personal experience!Please, contact professionals for any inquiries.Ali Tavanayan Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

7. Social Networking concept In my opinion “mostly cultural difference”Ali Tavanayan Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

8. statistics: Social Networking concept How 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 year How many knows about meetup.com How many Web Developer? Programmer? System Administrator? Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

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

10. Social Networking concept Who is he? Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

11. Social Networking concept Finding a job Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

12. Social Networking concept Finding a job is a process Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

13. Social Networking concept Finding a job Are you ready for 3 months research Do you have enough founds to survive for 6 months Keep yourself up-to-date Keep follow only one direction Focus on your strength Do not stock in a job that you can not think, research, or update yourself If you started such a job, before you go to this job, make a deadline for yourself. Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

14. Social Networking concept A JobRequirement: Canadian Job Experience Catch-22 مرغ و تخم مرغ Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

15. Social Networking concept Work experience replacement: Relevant Work experience Education  BCIT Volunteer Job Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

16. Social Networking concept education: 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#details Burnaby Downtown Marin Aerospace Satellite Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

17. Social Networking concept Real scenario cases: Case 1- A Web & Flash designer Whom could not stay volunteer Case 2- A SharePoint 2007 Administrator Whom could stay volunteer for 3 months. Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

18. Social Networking concept Larger companies in BC Blast Radius Sierra Wireless Vancouver Air Port KEG / Boston Pizza / EA Game Radical Entertainment Habanero Graphically Speaking 6S marketing Accenture’ Jim Pattison BC Lottery, BC Liquor Store Telus,BC Hydro, Shaw, Rogers, … Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

19. How to do it? Social Networking concept Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

20. Find a new job Move Process Start Meetup.com vantug.com netbc.ca vanspug.org VanDev.org vancouver.sqlpass.org Socialize Events Send Resume Add to Linked in Do Twits Be a Blogger Facebook Youtube MySpace Follow-up Register Update Portfolio Site New people Socialize Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

21. User Groups: Social Networking concept Meetup.com Vantug.com netbc.ca VanSpug.org VanDev.org Vancouver.sqlpass.org Vancouver Joomla User Group Vancouver Magento User Group Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

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

23. Sometime you have to $$$ Social Networking concept Microsoft Tech Days DevTeach MVP  (Most valuable professional) Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

24. Use resources Social Networking concept VPL (Vancouver Public Library) slideshare.net fotolia.com iconspedia.com Canada e Man.com …. Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

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33. Social Networking concept CanadaeMan.com Non-profitable Community base Informational Resources for new comers In-need for support by professionals Experiences Stories Skills Needs lot of volunteers Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

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36. Social Networking concept To do list: Register in meetup.com Find your favorite groups Attending events Follow up Build experiences Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

37. Social Networking concept We accept volunteers If you are in : Hardware / software / Networking Web Development / Building / Design VB, C#, Flash Action script CMS (PHP / ASP.NET) DBA, Server admin, We can help you to gain your work experience. Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana

38. Social Networking concept Q & A Contact Me Ali Tavanayan 604.506.6108 admin@tavanayan.com Email Cell Twitter admin@tavanayan.com 604.506.6108 @alitavana Support CanadaeMan.com