Category Archives: Career

Info, Links, Articles, Tips and Resources To Help You With Your Career.

1. Solid education
2. Industry specific experience
3. Skills development
4. Personal success network
5. Making a Series of Good Decisions
6. Ongoing Career Management – from job application to severance (Canadian Recruiters List)

Let’s Build a Mine 2012


“Let’s Build a Mine 2012!” Hosted Networking Social

A Mining & Exploration Industry Event for Investors

Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 2012 (6-9 PM) in downtown Toronto

at The Exchange Tower (Akco Lounge on the concourse level) - 130 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

With Great Hosts to Help You Network & Silent Auction of ‘Panning for Gold’ by Lisa Cripps

Sponsors:

CNSX - Canadian National Stock Exchange


Venturemind Corporation

Business Plans and Investment Presentations for Mineral Mining and Exploration Deals

The Staff Room provides outsourced HR and staffing services

Human Resources and Staffing Services for the Mineral and Mining Industry

MetroActive is organizing the first annual Let’s Build a Mine event in Toronto’s Financial District (at The Exchange Tower (Akco Lounge on the concourse level) - 130 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) in the month leading up to PDAC 2012 (Prospectors and Developers Annual Conference).

The event will bring together mining and exploration companies, deal-makers, investors, and industry suppliers for an evening of networking among Toronto’s most active business professionals and investors.

Mining and exploration companies, as well as industry suppliers can get a head start on the 2012 investment season, ahead of PDAC and give first access to anxious investors looking for good plays. The reach of this program goes beyond the old, regulars in the industry and taps into many of the fringe individuals anxious to invest their money and are waiting to be approached with opportunities.

Join our MetroActive hosts and members for an evening focused on discovering and discussing Bay Street investment opportunities from brownfield exploration to post-IPO and established stocks. Take advantage of individual business introductions, socializing, and networking with the heads of some of Bay Street’s Mineral and Resource companies.  Enjoy the expertise of industry movers and shakers and uncover investment opportunities often only reserved for qualified investors, in a friendly social environment.

The evening will begin by focusing on business networking and information exchange and will later evolve into a more casual and relaxed atmosphere.

During the evening there will be an ongoing auction for ‘Panning for Gold’ a painting created by the talented Canadian contemporary artist Lisa Cripps, President of Capital Transfer Agency Inc and who’s paintings can be found on the walls of many Bay Street offices. You can bid for this painting online before the event. Proceeds from auction towards The Townships Project -

The Townships Project

This is a great opportunity to touch base with those that know what is happening in the investment community and on Bay Street. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable insight and establish useful relationships with resourceful industry players.

Reserve your admission today. Most of our events are sold out and we have to turn away dozens of individuals who don’t buy tickets far enough in advance. Don’t delay!

Admission Price Includes: 1. One drink ticket good for house red and white wines, domestic bottled beer or bar rail drinks (vodka, rye, rum, gin) and 2. $100 in gift certificates from Nanni couture (high end Europen fashions at Hazelton Lanes, Yorkville)

Draw Prizes: A two hour consultation valued at $600 ($1,000 total value) provided by Lisa Smith-Maxam of The Staff Room, free 1 hour consultation on Investor Relations strategy and programs.

Host Companies:

Mag Copper Ltd. is a host sponsor of Let's Build A Mine 2012


Red Ore Gold is host sponsor of Let's Build A Mine 2012

 

Trelawney Mining & Exploration is host sponsor of Let's Build A Mine 2012

Boxxer Gold

Dress Code: Business attire or equivalent

Note: You must provide proof of full payment for admission into the event. Purchase is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another individual as long as you provide that person with your proof of payment along with your signature on the bottom and note that says “I transfer my ticket to the bearer of this receipt”. We reserve the right to change event details without notice, so make sure you check event post online before event. We reserve the right to refuse admission to the event or to remove individuals from the event without refund of admission price, for whatever reason, but especially for inappropriate behaviour or complaints from, or harassment of other guests. This event is not appropriate for network marketing or multi-level marketing sales or recruitment. There may be a photographer and film crew present to record parts of the event – if you would like to be omitted from the recordings you must indicate so in writing upon signing in at the event. You’re contact information will be provided to the sponsors of the event unless you indicate in writing upon signing up at the event.

The HNS is managed and hosted by MetroActive (www.MetroActive.org), a GTA leader in business-to-business networking and social interaction. MetroActive is Canada’s premier business networking organization begun in 1997 and with a membership based in the Greater Toronto Area and which is primarily composed of corporate executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, investors and other high net worth, high disposable income individuals. You can see pictures from some of our over 1,000 past events on our facebook group page - http://www.facebook.com/groups/2367429038/. We are also on LinkedIn, twitter, meetup, youtube and yahoogroups. At October’s event we had over 120 people attending and at November’s event we had over 130 and had to turn away people at both events that hadn’t bought or reserved their ticket in advance.

OPTIONS (all options include one drink ticket – Bring your proof of payment for admission):

1. Reserve your spot now for only $7.50 plus $0.98 HST (Non-refundable) to guarantee your spot and ticket price and pay $60 cash at door ($53.10 plus HST of $6.90).

2. Buy your ticket now for $60.00 ($53.10 plus $6.90 HST) and guarantee you’ll have your spot.

3. Show up at the event and pay $60 ($53.10 plus HST of  $6.90) – NOTE: Door price may increase before event.

FOR DETAILS:

MetroActive t: (416) 564-0245

5 reasons to join LinkedIn

Social Media has changed the way we share our profile, from having an online profile to a professional resume. Getting your resume on Monster, Workopolis may give you the reach and exposure to attract employers or headhunters if you choose. Utilizing this social media tool can give you the opportunity to reach out and take advantage of opportunities that you want.
Put your profile on LinkedIn, one of the largest professional networking sites will give you access to industries and connections in specific areas of interest. Started in May 2003 it has grown exponentially to attract CEO, executives and many

1st Expertise
In your journey you have completed various areas of schooling, achieving accreditations goals or have become a talent speaker or writer. These are great areas to share with your new and future connections. There are helpful profiles to use that will guide you where to put enter this information. You are building your profile online that give you flexibility on how and where to use it.

2nd Leverage
You can leverage your resources and connections as you are building your profile. Add new connections or LinkedIn can recommend connections to you, as your build your profile industry you belong to will be matched with connections in the database. Having only 50 to 100 connections can yield you great impact into connections of others, option is available to via 2nd and 3rd connections of your initial first connection.

3rd Recognition
Having Award and Achievement to enhance your profile, winning sales awards, completing certification courses to volunteering for organizations these are recognition based events that are important in your journey of success.

4thGroups
There are various individual groups you can join specific to your industry that you can join. Most of them are free and few of them are permission based. You want to keep up-to-date and get weekly reminders you can set it up with a few clicks.
You can also post comment and feedback to comments being made on various subject and use your expertise to show your knowledge on various topics.

5th Book reviews
There is great feature where you can share insight on books you have read or you are going to read. You can add mini-report and even add you comment on Amazon.com for book you really enjoyed!
LinkedIn is a big program that has many areas to use. The above are recommendations that I have sharing through numerous conversations and speak engagement that I have completed. Feel to do your own research of other areas in this great program.

There are many resources online that you can access that will give you more information and insights strategic areas that can improve your profile to attract new clients, customers or job offers in your community.

www.jimpagiamtzis.blogpspot.com and link below for links
Jim Pagiamtzis
416-894-7859
About Get Connected Make Wealth Happen!

Published Author, Speaker and Elite Entrepreneur Jim Pagiamtzis is the founder of Get Connected Make Wealth Happen! has been articles published online by Toronto Public Library Small Biz Express, Centennial College, Happen.ca Linking People and Entrepreneurs,How’s Business blog (Staples Business Depot) and Metro Active.org.  Printed articles for FedEx Freight Canada (Newsletter) Centennial College Ascent Magazine. Has been on That Channel.com speaking on How to become Networking Success.

Jim Pagiamtzis in 5 years has successfully leveraged his written articles into speaking all over the GTA from consulting with Burkert Fluid Control, Enterprise Toronto, Career Door, Skills for Change and Trios College. Has delivered keynote for Monarch Park Collegiate spoke on 3 keys task to success and How to attract a Mentor. His dynamic speaking style has empowered and inspired his audience to learn, do and apply his simple and effective Parformance Selling System. Jim has also volunteered with Junior Achievement in Toronto on “Economics of Staying in School”

 

January JumpStart Hosted Networking Social

JANUARY JUMPSTART HOSTED NETWORKING SOCIAL

Jump Start Your Success To The Next Level

Wednesday, Jan. 11th, 2012 (6-9 PM) in downtown Toronto (Estiatorio Volos 133 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON M5H 2L3)

With 13 Great Hosts to Help You Network

Join our MetroActive hosts and members for an evening focused on taking your business or career to the next level of success in the Financial District (Estiatorio Volos 133 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON M5H 2L3). Take advantage of individual business introductions, socializing, and networking.  Enjoy the company of a diversified group of individuals with  common interest of networking and achieving success in their work, business or personal life.

Add gusto to your networking activities in a social environment which combines the atmosphere of business success with personal development and relationship building.

The evening will begin by focusing on business networking with the assistance of MetroActive hosts who will help make introductions. Then the hosting team members will be briefly introduced to all the guests.

Later in the evening, you can relax with leisurely conversation and atmosphere as you continue to build your new relationships with like-minded and like-spirited professionals.

This is a great opportunity to touch base with acquaintances and to make new friends (don’t forget your business cards). So feel free to bring along your friends and colleagues interested in advancing their career, growing their business, building their network or making new friends.

Reserve your admission today. Our last three events were sold out and we had to turn away dozens of individuals who didn’t buy tickets far enough in advance. Don’t delay!

Admission Price Includes: 1. One drink ticket good for house red and white wines, domestic bottled beer or bar rail drinks (vodka, rye, rum, gin) and 2. $100 in gift certificates from Nanni couture (high end Europen fashions at Hazelton Lanes, Yorkville)

Draw Prizes: A two hour consultation valued at $600 ($1,000 total value) provided by Lisa Smith-Maxam of The Staff Room, two 1/2 hour business coaching sessions on how to grow your business valued at $150 each ($300 total value) provided by Baldo Minaudo. More to come.

 

HOSTS: (are you interested in being a host? Click here for more info on hosting)

Baldo Minaudo, President of MetroActive, Author of ‘The Banker Who Saved His Soul’ and Blogger
Helping People and Opportunity Meet

Barry Spilchuk, Coauthor – A Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul® and The TRUSTED AUTHORITY in PUBLIC SPEAKER TRAINING
Helping You Write and Sell Your Book

Lisa Smith-Maxam, Director, The Staff Room
Helping with all your Human Resources needs from Administration to Staffing

Monika Burwise, Co-Founder & President of Global Awakening Institute
Transforming Lives from the Inside-Out

Michael Ballard, President, Resiliency For Life
Helping You Spring Back From Unexpected Adversity and Setbacks

Greg van Riel, Producer, Van Riel Productions Inc. & Family History Now
Documenting You Family Legacy Through Film and Photography

Lucy Baran, Global Placement Services
We provide qualified workers and pay employers to train them

Rial Ahsan, President of Hospital Consortium of Canada Inc.
Bringing Canadian Hospital and University Expertise to Developing Countries

Paul Pittana, Mortgage Agent, Centum National Mortgage Loans Inc.
Looking Out for Your Best Interest

Sue Hosang, President, The Chocolate Castle
Your Source for Chocolate Pleasures and Delights

Vito Marchese, President of Whiteboard Studio
A Creative Advertising Agency specializing in entrepreneurial growth strategies

Richard Baker, Brand Doctor, Baker Branding 
Defining your Brand Identity

Ken Campbell, Real Estate Sales Representative with Real Estate Homeward in the Beach.
Providing Real Estate Services in the areas of Residential, Commercial, Retirement, Long-term Care Homes and Rent-to-Own

Dress Code: Business attire or equivalent

Note: You must provide proof of full payment for admission into the event. Purchase is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another individual as long as you provide that person with your proof of payment along with your signature on the bottom and note that says “I transfer my ticket to the bearer of this receipt”. We reserve the right to change event details without notice, so make sure you check event post online before event. We reserve the right to refuse admission to the event or to remove individuals from the event without refund of admission price, for whatever reason, but especially for inappropriate behaviour or complaints from, or harassment of other guests. This event is not appropriate for network marketing or multi-level marketing sales or recruitment.

ATTENTION

Now Accepting Applications for HOSTS

Looking for Event SPONSORS and DOOR PRIZES

BARTERING and PARTNERING Proposals Considered

Volunteers Welcome

E: info@metroactive.org

 

OPTIONS (all options include one drink ticket – Bring your proof of payment for admission):

 

IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 10:30AM YOU WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO THE REGISTRATION LIST. YOU MUST CALL LISA MAXAM OF THE STAFF ROOM (416) 797-7461 TO LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING AND BRING YOUR PROOF OF PAYMENT WITH YOU TO ENTER THE EVENT (OR PAY AT THE DOOR OPTION 3)

1. Reserve your spot now for only $7.50 plus $0.98 HST (Non-refundable) to guarantee your spot and ticket price and pay $30 cash at door ($26.55 plus HST of $3.45).

2. Buy your ticket now for $35 ($30.97 plus $4.03 HST) for a savings of 14% off door price and guarantee you’ll have your spot at this price.

3. Show up at the event and pay $45 ($39.82 plus HST of  $5.18) – NOTE: Door price may increase before event.

FOR DETAILS:

MetroActive t: (416) 564-0245

Weekend of Writing: Get Your Book Down in a Weekend!

Wanting to write a book?

Get serious and write your book in 2 days!

January 28-29, 2012 in downtown Toronto

Best-selling author Barry Spilchuk, who’s written 7 books and sold over 600,000 copies will share his secrets, techniques and tips on how to quickly produce the outline of your potentially best-selling book.

This 2-day intensive workshop will leave you with a complete outline of your book and then you fill in the blanks on your own time. The writing is a lot quicker and easier once you have the right outline in place.

Take a weekend and just get it done now! Isn’t it time for your book to be on the shelf?

 Seating is Limited – Register Now!

This workshop is endorsed and sponsored by MetroActive

MetroActive Member Price: $497.00 plus HST (email: info@metroactive.org if your a member and would like to register). If you’re not a member and are interested in this workshop MetroActive will waive the $100 membership application fee – email us for details.

Non-Member Price: $597 (plus HST)