GROW YOUR NETWORK

WONDERING WHERE TO BEGIN?

You don’t have to be an insider to start thinking like one! Every network has to start somewhere, so whether you’re tuned in or just starting fresh, we’re here to help you take your network to the next level.

Networking can be as simple as a casual chat over coffee (or tea), and helps you to:

Gain a better understanding of what careers are available
Develop your communications skills through real-world practice
Share ideas and explore innovative new skills and opportunities

Explore

SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS

A professionally written LinkedIn profile allows you to create an online professional brand which can help open doors to opportunities and networks that you may not have been aware of without the help of social media.

LinkedIn gives you the ability to showcase your profile, expertise, recommendations and connections. Not only is your profile the first professional impression of you when recruiters and employers use LinkedIn to search for candidates, but it also demonstrates credibility in your industry and highlights your achievements.

PROFILE CHECKLIST

BUILDING A GREAT STUDENT PROFILE

TAILOR YOUR PROFILE

PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS

A great headshot ensures you’re making the best impression possible, which makes you feel good about your personal brand and what others are thinking when they see your image for the first time!

Thanks to RBC Foundation, Enactus Canada students now have the opportunity to take a professional headshot via Snapbar, a virtual photo booth that walks you through the simple process!

VIRTUAL PHOTO BOOTH

TAKE A VIRTUAL HEADSHOT

FIND EVENTS NEAR ME

NETWORKING EVENTS

Enactus Canada is proud to partner with MENTOR Canada to bring #PowerofMentoring events to Enactus students across the country.

#PowerofMentoring events are virtual networking and skill-building experiences are designed to support youth ages 18-24 to expand their network, enhance employment skills and increase access to job opportunities. Through participation, youth will gain an understanding of the practical job skills required to meet labour market demands, develop an awareness of the future of work, and learn how to access opportunities aligned to their academic, career and life goals.

NETWORKING BY TEN THOUSAND COFFEES AND RBC FUTURE LAUNCH

Ten Thousand Coffees together with RBC Future Launch partners with schools to build networks between students, recent grads, and alumni. Students and alumni of these participating schools can join their communities on Ten Thousand Coffees.

NOTE: Check back often as new faculties and schools and added regularly.

NETWORKING BY TEN THOUSAND COFFEES

FIND MY SCHOOL

MENTORSHIP

These mentorship resources were sourced from various experts and organizations within the business industry, compiled here as a comprehensive resource for student leaders in the Enactus Canada network, and will provide an overview of how to source and build relationships with mentors, as well as a list of networking and mentorship organizations.

NETWORKING TIPS & RESOURCES

Access additional networking tips, tools and resources on the Career Resources page.

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