What is 'networking' ?

[Chandigarh93]

Hi fellow members,

I have read on a few posts that to secure a job in Canada one needs 'networking'. Can someone please explain me what that means?

Also, i am a B.Com graduate from India, but with no experience as I have just finished my graduation. Is it possible to get any good job in calgary? Or would i have to work up my way through studying in Canada first, and then searching for a job?

Thanks!

 

[mrbeachman]

Networking is a nice and politically correct word for finding a job that requires connections or bribery. Of course, Canada does not want to be associated with a third world country in any way, so using this word somehow means that getting a job in Canada is somehow an equal playing field.

 

[newtone]

WOW! I couldn't have put it in a better way +1 for you

 

[mrbeachman]

Yes! You can do better! BTW, I apologize for using "somehow" twice in the same sentence

 

[itstime]

Networking is a nice and politically correct word for finding a job that requires connections or bribery. Of course, Canada does not want to be associated with a third world country in any way, so using this word somehow means that getting a job in Canada is somehow an equal playing field.

Bribery has nothing to do with networking and as far as I know, is also illegal.

 

[mrbeachman]

Bribery has nothing to do with networking and as far as I know, is also illegal.

Aha. One needs to look no further than SNC Lavalin and the "networking" between government officials and the said company.

I would also suggest you "network" in one of the many mafia owned construction companies in Quebec (and possibly other provinces).

"Networking" is also useful when a company posts a job offer (just because they are required by law), but they already had little Timmy in mind who's somehow related to the upper management. Ever wonder why you get so many stupid interview questions that have nothing to do with the work you are applying for?

God, at least corruption where I am now is so blatantly obvious. I don't need to waste my time with things that are impossible to achieve.

 

[Ketevan]

From my personal experience, networking works for lower level temporary jobs. For example, my egyptian friend went to a mosque and met a bangladeshi man who was looking for private arabic tutor for his children. Or my burkinabe friend found a job as convinience store cashier because his senegalese friend had left the job and recommended him to the owner. These are two examples of simple networking.

However, for upper-level jobs, I mostly agree with mrbeachman's definition of networking. If you check many job posts, you will see that the job requirements will simply list the CV of the Timmy in mind because the combination of certifications and competencies they will demand will be rare and unique to Timmy whose life you cannot repeat.

Aha. One needs to look no further than SNC Lavalin and the "networking" between government officials and the said company.

I would also suggest you "network" in one of the many mafia owned construction companies in Quebec (and possibly other provinces).

"Networking" is also useful when a company posts a job offer (just because they are required by law), but they already had little Timmy in mind who's somehow related to the upper management. Ever wonder why you get so many stupid interview questions that have nothing to do with the work you are applying for?

God, at least corruption where I am now is so blatantly obvious. I don't need to waste my time with things that are impossible to achieve.

 

[itstime]

From my personal experience, networking works for lower level temporary jobs. For example, my egyptian friend went to a mosque and met a bangladeshi man who was looking for private arabic tutor for his children. Or my burkinabe friend found a job as convinience store cashier because his senegalese friend had left the job and recommended him to the owner. These are two examples of simple networking.

Exactly. It's using family and friends to make connections that can lead to employment.

However, for upper-level jobs, I mostly agree with mrbeachman's definition of networking. If you check many job posts, you will see that the job requirements will simply list the CV of the Timmy in mind because the combination of certifications and competencies they will demand will be rare and unique to Timmy whose life you cannot repeat.

That's not networking. That's headhunting. Totally different. Hpwever, networking to get high skilled jobs is a very very good way of getting them.

 

[Chandigarh93]

Thanks a lot everyone for your answers! They helped me clear my doubts! Thanks again!

 

[mrbeachman]

Thanks a lot everyone for your answers! They helped me clear my doubts! Thanks again!

How?

 

[Chandigarh93]

How?

I also thought that networking was another name for bribery. But, it is all about having connections and looking out for hidden jobs in the market which you only get to know about if you have proper connections and friends and family who can suggest you to the employer.

 

[itstime]

I also thought that networking was another name for bribery. But, it is all about having connections and looking out for hidden jobs in the market which you only get to know about if you have proper connections and friends and family who can suggest you to the employer.

There you go. Happy you figured that out.