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We answer all these questions below on this page! | We answer all these questions below on this page! | ||
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| − | * '''During your student contract - <span style="color: white; font-size: 125%;"><small>[[GCStudents - ÉtudiantsGC/English/Employment|Employment - Tips and Tricks]]</small></span>''' | + | 💯 '''Importance of networking during your work term'''<hr style="overflow: visible;" /><div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> |
| + | *'''During your student contract - <span style="color: white; font-size: 125%;"><small>[[GCStudents - ÉtudiantsGC/English/Employment|Employment - Tips and Tricks]]</small></span>''' | ||
** Once you have been hired for a student job, you can be re-hired easily. | ** Once you have been hired for a student job, you can be re-hired easily. | ||
| − | * '''After your studies - <span style="color: white; font-size: 125%;"><small>[[GCStudents - ÉtudiantsGC/English/Employment|Employment - Tips and Tricks]]</small></span>''' | + | *'''After your studies - <span style="color: white; font-size: 125%;"><small>[[GCStudents - ÉtudiantsGC/English/Employment|Employment - Tips and Tricks]]</small></span>''' |
** Students are eligible for student bridging (conditions apply). This is a non-advertised appointment (word of mouth) for a term or indeterminate position on any team! | ** Students are eligible for student bridging (conditions apply). This is a non-advertised appointment (word of mouth) for a term or indeterminate position on any team! | ||
| − | * '''During your career''' | + | *'''During your career''' |
** Talk about your career interests and keep in touch with your colleagues! It's a small world and some job opportunities are not posted. | ** Talk about your career interests and keep in touch with your colleagues! It's a small world and some job opportunities are not posted. | ||
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| + | 💬 '''Means of networking'''<hr style="overflow: visible;" /><div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
* Take advantage of every networking opportunity to introduce yourself, you never know when you might run into that person again! | * Take advantage of every networking opportunity to introduce yourself, you never know when you might run into that person again! | ||
| + | * What we recommend doing... | ||
| + | ** Use the MS Teams chat to engagne in conversations with fellow students and colleagues. | ||
| + | **[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/ GCconnex] and [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/0337 GCxchange] are great ways to network during your student contract, but once your contract is over, you will lose all your connections. | ||
| + | **[https://www.linkedin.com/company/gc-students-%C3%A9tudiants-gc/ LinkedIn] is an excellent professional tool for making connections and building your network. | ||
| + | **[https://twitter.com/FYN_RJFF Twitter] is another great platform to stay informed and involved in the conversation even when your student contract is up. | ||
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| − | + | ✉ '''Writing effective emails for networking'''<hr style="overflow: visible;" /><div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | |
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| − | # Use a catchy title for your email. | ||
# Write the person's name (e.g.: Hello Julie). | # Write the person's name (e.g.: Hello Julie). | ||
# Try to build a connection with the person before asking them for anything (e.g.: I could see from your LinkedIn profile that you also went to school X.). | # Try to build a connection with the person before asking them for anything (e.g.: I could see from your LinkedIn profile that you also went to school X.). | ||
# Write your email after a meeting and mention it (ex: I attended X meeting today). | # Write your email after a meeting and mention it (ex: I attended X meeting today). | ||
# Ask to schedule a meeting with the person to discuss | # Ask to schedule a meeting with the person to discuss | ||
| − | #* '''Tip:''' Start a conversation and find things in common with the person, don't ask for a job right away. | + | #*'''Tip:''' Start a conversation and find things in common with the person, don't ask for a job right away. |
| − | #* '''Tip:''' Learn about cold emailing techniques to communicate with someone for the first time. Improve your solicitation technique and learn from your communication mistakes. | + | #*'''Tip:''' Learn about cold emailing techniques to communicate with someone for the first time. Improve your solicitation technique and learn from your communication mistakes. |
# Keep it brief! | # Keep it brief! | ||
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'''Networking is an art! Learn from your mistakes and try to improve for next time!''' | '''Networking is an art! Learn from your mistakes and try to improve for next time!''' | ||
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| − | + | 🕵️♂️'''Find hiring managers'''<hr style="overflow: visible;" /><div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | |
| − | + | * Look at the contacts under the job posting on [https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page2440;jsessionid=8gaKGyU3_HNZKpm6drI82xo5GkzISP3rfvKU0Y6FOamvWxIqAsRl!-455964619?fromMenu=true&toggleLanguage=en GC Jobs] | |
| − | + | * Sign up for Facebook groups ([[GCStudents - ÉtudiantsGC/English/Employment|GC Students page]]) and connect with people in the group | |
| − | + | * Look on the [https://gcconnex.gc.ca/login Career Maketplace on GCconnex]. | |
| − | + | * Visit [http://gcdirectory-gcannuaire.ssc-spc.gc.ca/en/GCD/?pgid=002 GCdirectory] and do research for your field of interest | |
| − | + | ** Use keywords, search the departments and branches that interest you. | |
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| + | 🌐 '''Networks'''<hr style="overflow: visible;" /><div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
*[[Federal Youth Network/Home|'''Federal Youth Network''']] | *[[Federal Youth Network/Home|'''Federal Youth Network''']] | ||
| − | ** '''Target audience:''' For students and young public servants working in the Government of Canada | + | **'''Target audience:''' For students and young public servants working in the Government of Canada |
| − | ** '''How to get involved:''' Follow them on social media and participate in their [[FYN Virtual Learning Series|events.]] | + | **'''How to get involved:''' Follow them on social media and participate in their [[FYN Virtual Learning Series|events.]] |
| − | ** '''Networking opportunities:''' [[FYN Virtual Learning Series|Participate in their events!]] | + | **'''Networking opportunities:''' [[FYN Virtual Learning Series|Participate in their events!]] |
| − | ** '''Follow them on social networks:''' @FYN_RJFF | + | **'''Follow them on social networks:''' @FYN_RJFF |
*'''[[Federal Youth Network - Réseau des jeunes fonctionnaires fédéraux|Youth Networks]] (by province and territory)''' | *'''[[Federal Youth Network - Réseau des jeunes fonctionnaires fédéraux|Youth Networks]] (by province and territory)''' | ||
| − | ** '''Target audience:''' For students and young public servants working in the Government of Canada | + | **'''Target audience:''' For students and young public servants working in the Government of Canada |
| − | ** '''How to get involved:''' Contact your province's network and participate in their events. | + | **'''How to get involved:''' Contact your province's network and participate in their events. |
| − | ** '''Networking opportunities:''' Participate in their events! | + | **'''Networking opportunities:''' Participate in their events! |
| − | * [https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/National_Capital_Region_Young_Professionals%27_Network_-_R%C3%A9seau_des_jeunes_professionnels_de_la_R%C3%A9gion_de_la_capitale_nationale '''Youth Network per Department'''] | + | *[https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/National_Capital_Region_Young_Professionals%27_Network_-_R%C3%A9seau_des_jeunes_professionnels_de_la_R%C3%A9gion_de_la_capitale_nationale '''Youth Network per Department'''] |
| − | ** '''Target audience:''' For students and young public servants working in the Department | + | **'''Target audience:''' For students and young public servants working in the Department |
**'''How to get involved:''' Contact your province's network and participate in their events. | **'''How to get involved:''' Contact your province's network and participate in their events. | ||
**'''Networking opportunities:''' Participate in their events! | **'''Networking opportunities:''' Participate in their events! | ||
| − | * '''[[GCStudents - ÉtudiantsGC/SteeringCommittee - Comitédegestion|Student Network per Department]]''' | + | *'''[[GCStudents - ÉtudiantsGC/SteeringCommittee - Comitédegestion|Student Network per Department]]''' |
**'''Target audience:''' For students working in the Department | **'''Target audience:''' For students working in the Department | ||
**'''How to get involved:''' Contact your province's network and participate in their events. | **'''How to get involved:''' Contact your province's network and participate in their events. | ||
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**[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/groups/profile/81850598/muslim-federal-employees-network-mfen-reseau-des-employes-federaux-musulmans-refm?language=en Muslim Federal Employees Network (MFEN) : GCconnex] | **[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/groups/profile/81850598/muslim-federal-employees-network-mfen-reseau-des-employes-federaux-musulmans-refm?language=en Muslim Federal Employees Network (MFEN) : GCconnex] | ||
*[[GC Twitter Community|'''GC Twitter Community - wiki (gccollab.ca)''']] | *[[GC Twitter Community|'''GC Twitter Community - wiki (gccollab.ca)''']] | ||
| − | *[https://www.facebook.com/groups/605897470257434/?ref=share '''GC jobs for students, recent grads/entry-level and mid-career- unofficial/informal (Facebook)'''] | + | *[https://www.facebook.com/groups/605897470257434/?ref=share '''GC jobs for students, recent grads/entry-level and mid-career- unofficial/informal (Facebook)''']</div> |
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<big>'''If you have resources that you would like to add to our wiki page, write to us:''' isc.ncr.rcn.cei@gmail.com</big> | <big>'''If you have resources that you would like to add to our wiki page, write to us:''' isc.ncr.rcn.cei@gmail.com</big> | ||
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Networking!
Okay...
- But what's the point?
- How do I network?
- Who should I network with?
- How do I initiate networking?
We answer all these questions below on this page!
💯 Importance of networking during your work term- During your student contract - Employment - Tips and Tricks
- Once you have been hired for a student job, you can be re-hired easily.
- After your studies - Employment - Tips and Tricks
- Students are eligible for student bridging (conditions apply). This is a non-advertised appointment (word of mouth) for a term or indeterminate position on any team!
- During your career
- Talk about your career interests and keep in touch with your colleagues! It's a small world and some job opportunities are not posted.
- Take advantage of every networking opportunity to introduce yourself, you never know when you might run into that person again!
- What we recommend doing...
- Use the MS Teams chat to engagne in conversations with fellow students and colleagues.
- GCconnex and GCxchange are great ways to network during your student contract, but once your contract is over, you will lose all your connections.
- LinkedIn is an excellent professional tool for making connections and building your network.
- Twitter is another great platform to stay informed and involved in the conversation even when your student contract is up.
- Use a catchy title for your email.
- Write the person's name (e.g.: Hello Julie).
- Try to build a connection with the person before asking them for anything (e.g.: I could see from your LinkedIn profile that you also went to school X.).
- Write your email after a meeting and mention it (ex: I attended X meeting today).
- Ask to schedule a meeting with the person to discuss
- Tip: Start a conversation and find things in common with the person, don't ask for a job right away.
- Tip: Learn about cold emailing techniques to communicate with someone for the first time. Improve your solicitation technique and learn from your communication mistakes.
- Keep it brief!
- "Compliment" the person (ex: I loved your presentation on networking! That would be very helpful!).
Networking is an art! Learn from your mistakes and try to improve for next time!
- Look at the contacts under the job posting on GC Jobs
- Sign up for Facebook groups (GC Students page) and connect with people in the group
- Look on the Career Maketplace on GCconnex.
- Visit GCdirectory and do research for your field of interest
- Use keywords, search the departments and branches that interest you.
- Federal Youth Network
- Target audience: For students and young public servants working in the Government of Canada
- How to get involved: Follow them on social media and participate in their events.
- Networking opportunities: Participate in their events!
- Follow them on social networks: @FYN_RJFF
- Youth Networks (by province and territory)
- Target audience: For students and young public servants working in the Government of Canada
- How to get involved: Contact your province's network and participate in their events.
- Networking opportunities: Participate in their events!
- Youth Network per Department
- Target audience: For students and young public servants working in the Department
- How to get involved: Contact your province's network and participate in their events.
- Networking opportunities: Participate in their events!
- Student Network per Department
- Target audience: For students working in the Department
- How to get involved: Contact your province's network and participate in their events.
- Networking opportunities: Participate in their events!
- GC Students
- Target Audience: For students working in the Government of Canada
- How to get involved: Be active on the Slack group and follow them on social media
- Networking opportunities: Participate in their events!
- Follow them on social networks: @GCS_EGC
- Diversity Networks
- FSWEP's Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity Resource Page - GCpedia
- Employment Opportunities for Talent with Disabilities Resource Page - GCpedia
- GC Diversity Networks - Réseaux de la-diversité-du GC - wiki (gccollab.ca)
- Network of Asian Federal Employees / Réseau des fonctionnaires asiatiques du gouvernement fédéral (gcconnex.gc.ca)
- Muslim Federal Employees Network (MFEN) : GCconnex
- GC Twitter Community - wiki (gccollab.ca)
- GC jobs for students, recent grads/entry-level and mid-career- unofficial/informal (Facebook)
If you have resources that you would like to add to our wiki page, write to us: isc.ncr.rcn.cei@gmail.com
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