Nosh n' Network!

What's In It For Me?

As a Guest Speaker at one of our events - Networking Events or Skills Workshops - JFSA Job Match can offer you the following:

• An easy & enjoyable experience
• An opportunity to share your experience / subject-matter expertise from Canada's business / workplace culture (i.e., finance, HR, marketing, sales, distribution, R&D); and business sector (i.e., high tech, services, retail, insurance, foodservices, etc.)
• A listing in our Speakers' Directory (A-Z)
• Posting of your bio and photo in our Speakers Directory (bios)
• Intro & Thank You at the event
• Attribution in our email correspondence, event ads and materials
• Recogniton from our Community ~ to help us connect, network and grow!

Please provide us with:

• A short bio (2 paragraphs)
• A headshot (.jpg)
• Your contact info: phone number, email address and website info

Please give us 72 hours to post this information. When we are done, we will send you a link to your bio on the Nosh n' Network website.

Questions, Comments?  Please send them to: Randy Fisher by email, or call 604.257.5151 (He works Mon, Tues, Wed.)

Skills Workshops - FAQs

What topics are covered?

• Finding Work in Canada / Vancouver: Job Search Techniques, Interview & Hiring Processes, Videotaped Feedback
• Business Sectors:  Tourism, Retail, Insurance, High Tech, Services / Consulting, Engineering, Resource Sector (i.e., Oil & Gas, Mining, Forestry) Aerospace, etc.
• Business Functions: Finance, HR, Info Technology & R&D, Marketing / Sales, Design, R&D, Distribution / Transportation & Logistics Management, etc
• Cross-Cultural Communications
• POWER Network Skills

What languages are the workshops in?

• We offer workshops in English, Russian and Hebrew. (Tell us about your needs - contact Randy Fisher, Coordinator, JobMatch & Nosh n' Network Programs

What if I have an idea for a workshop?

• Talk to us and share your ideas. We'll do our best to find a Guest Speaker. (If we can find 3-5 other people who share your interest, we'll run a workshop.)
• If you know of a possible Guest Speaker, please suggest him/her to Randy Fisher and he'll get in touch with him/her to get things going!

Networking Events - FAQs

Please NOTE Recent Changes:

• Start Time: Nosh n' Network runs from 8-9:30 am. (You may mix n' mingle after the formal event is over.)
• Price Drop: Advance Registration: $8; At the door: $10 (GST included)
• 5-second Introductions (5 secs each): After the Speaker/Q&A session, we will go around the tables so that people can introduce themselves - consisting of your name, profession and organization.

When is the next Networking Event?

• May 2006 ~ Date TBA

Where will it be held?

• Ambrozia Restaurant - 911 Denman, 2nd Floor (wheelchair-accessible)
• Map - click here
• Free Parking in the neighbourhood ~ Beware of those For Residents Only parking signs; to save yourself aggravation and a possible parking ticket, you can park at the West End Community Centre for $3. Entrance off Haro.

Who is it for?

• Jewish business and high tech professionals.
• Executives, Managers, Employees, Entrepreneurs
• Job Seekers, Newcomers & Immigrants
• Jewish Community Friends & Supporters.

What do I do at the event?

• Invite your Colleagues OR someone you want to meet.
• Mix n' Mingle ~ connect with people you know; introduce yourself to new people; and introduce others to people you know
• Eat a continental breakfast - croissants, muffins, juice and coffee

Who can attend?

• Jewish business professionals and others -- who support the goals and objectives of the Jewish community.

May I bring someone?
Yes, of course!

What is the format?

• It starts and ends on time ~ 1.5 hours - 8 AM -9:30 am (Note: You may stay later to mix n' Mingle!
• Personal & Informal: Speaker talks about his / her business success - and the connection to / importance of Jewish values
• No PowerPoints!

How much is it?

• $8 in advance / $10 at the door - GST included.
• We accept Online Registration.
• For those who are on a limited budget, please get in touch with the Jewish Community's Tickets to Inclusion" program.

What is JFSA's Job Match Program?

• Provides referrals, lead-generation and placement services.

What is the Nosh n' Network "Family" of Programs?

It is comprised of Networking Events and Skills Workshops ~ featuring guest speakers from the community.

What are Networking Events?

• A service of Jewish Family Service Agency's Job Match Program
• An opportunity to network in our Jewish community and share job & business leads with business & community professionals; job-ready clients & hiring managers and of course, VIPs.
• It is NOT a fundraiser!
• Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are Skills Workshops?

• An opportunity to learn skills relevant to networking, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication - for job-ready clients & those who wish to move ahead in their jobs & careers.
• Available in English, Hebrew and Russian
• Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQs)