Own Your Path: Career Strategy, Skills & Networking in Today’s Market
📅 February 21 | ⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM EST
📍 In-person | 2-hour interactive event
In a time where the job market feels unpredictable, overwhelming, and constantly changing, one thing matters more than ever: ownership.
This meetup is designed to bring together newcomers, immigrants, and early-to-mid career professionals who want to stop feeling stuck, reactive, or discouraged, and start focusing on the things they can control in their careers.
Rather than chasing every application or waiting for the “right opportunity,” this session will help you understand how hiring actually works today, what employers are really looking for across industries, and how to approach your job search with clarity, strategy, and confidence.
What This Event Is About
This is not a motivational talk.
This is a practical, honest, and interactive career conversation.
We’ll explore:
How the job market is evolving and what that means for you
How hiring decisions are being made today (from recruiter & employer perspectives)
What taking ownership of your career actually looks like in practice
The non-negotiables when it comes to skills, positioning, and adaptability
How to network intentionally (without feeling awkward or transactional)
How AI is changing job search, hiring, and skill expectations and how to adapt
You’ll hear diverse perspectives from employers, recruiters, and professionals across consulting, sales, marketing, engineering, software, product, and project management.
Some panelists are also actively hiring and will be open to sharing insights and opportunities.
What to Expect During the 2 Hours
Arrival & Connection (First 10–20 mins)
Ease into the space, meet new people, and get settled.
Icebreaker + Setting the Intention
We’ll kick things off with a guided icebreaker to help you connect both professionally and personally followed by a short reflection to help you get clear on where you are and where you want to go.
Panel Discussion: Owning Your Career in Today’s Market
A candid discussion on:
Career non-negotiables in uncertain times
Job search strategy vs. random applications
Skills, proof of work, and adaptability
What employers notice (and what they don’t)
Interactive Activity: Elevator Pitch & Feedback
You’ll:
Write a short, natural elevator pitch that represents you
Practice it in 2-minute introductions
Get real-time feedback from peers (2 rounds)
Build confidence in how you introduce yourself and tell your story
Open Networking
End the evening with open, organic networking — continue conversations, ask deeper questions, and connect with panelists and attendees.
Who This Event Is For
Newcomers & immigrants navigating the Canadian job market
Professionals feeling stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed
Anyone who wants more clarity, confidence, and control in their career
Those serious about improving how they apply, network, and position themselves
The Goal
You’ll leave with:
Clear next steps you can act on immediately
A better understanding of the market reality
Stronger confidence in how you show up and communicate
Meaningful connections that don’t end when the event does