The Career Accelerators

Feeling invisible in Canada's crowded job market? 🇨🇦 Talent Acquisition Expert, Bona, reveals why 99% of job seekers FAIL and how YOU can finally stand out and get hired in 2025, even if you're new to the industry or country!
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In this in-depth webinar (originally broadcast in May 2025), hosted by Stephen Adindu of The Career Accelerators (TCA), seasoned Talent Acquisition Expert Bona Adogamhe (with over 10 years of recruitment experience) shares powerful, practical strategies to navigate the competitive Canadian job market. Discover how to stop your resume from disappearing into the "black hole" (like Bona's example of 520 applications for ONE role!) and learn the insider secrets that make recruiters notice YOU. This session is packed with actionable advice for new immigrants, recent graduates, career switchers, and anyone looking to transition into tech or other competitive fields.

Key Takeaways / What You'll Learn
• Understand the current Canadian job market from a recruiter's perspective.
• Practical strategies to make your resume and LinkedIn profile stand out.
• Insider tips on when and how to apply for jobs to get noticed.
• How to network effectively, even if you're an introvert or new to Canada.
• How to address common job seeker challenges like resume gaps, lack of experience, or being overqualified.
• The truth about "Canadian Experience" and how to overcome perceived barriers.

Timestamps
00:00:00 Welcome & Why YOU Must Stand Out in Canada's 2025 Job Market (Intro)
00:05:06 Is This Webinar For YOU? (Newcomers, Grads, Career Changers to Tech & More)
00:12:25 Canada's Tech Industry 2025: Growth, Trends & Opportunities
00:21:05 Meet the Expert: Bona, Talent Acquisition Pro on Recruiter Secrets
00:26:50 Canadian Job Market Reality Check 2025: Recruiter Stats & Mindset Tips
00:32:15 Recruiter's Blueprint: Bona’s Core Strategies to TRULY Stand Out
00:34:38 Job Search Strategy #1: The "Job Search IS a Job" Mindset (Recruiter Insight)
00:40:15 Job Search Strategy #2: Sell Yourself! (Recruiter's "YOU Are The Product" Method)
00:52:44 Job Search Strategy #3: Apply to FRESH Job Postings (Beat the Competition!)
00:56:00 RECRUITER HACK: The #1 Best DAY & TIME to Apply for Jobs!
00:59:00 Job Search Strategy #4: Avoid Burnout & "Stay Dangerous" (Expert Advice)
01:03:30 LIVE Q&A with Recruiter Bona: Your Burning Job Search Questions Answered!
01:06:20 Q&A: Resume Hack - How to Show "Open to Relocation" Effectively (Recruiter Tip)
01:09:25 Q&A: Explaining Resume GAPS & Bad Past Employers (Recruiter Guidance)
01:18:12 Q&A: PhD on Resume? When to "Downgrade" Your Education (Recruiter Advice)
01:22:20 Q&A: "Ghost Jobs" & Hiring in 2025 (AI/Layoffs Impact) - Recruiter's Take
01:27:51 How The Career Accelerators (TCA) Helps You Stand Out & Land Tech Jobs
01:42:00 Q&A: How to Stand Out With Little or NO Experience (Recruiter's Advice)
01:43:31 Q&A: The #1 Interview Answer RECRUITERS HATE! (Critical Mistake to Avoid)
01:46:33 Q&A: Job Applications: Numbers Game vs. Targeted Strategy? (Recruiter Insight)
01:53:55 Q&A: More Tips! Standing Out When You're New or Transitioning (Recruiter Q&A)
01:58:25 Q&A: From Bootcamp to Senior Business Analyst? Recruiter on Realistic Career Paths
02:01:15 Q&A: Internal vs. External Candidates: Who Really Gets Hired? (Recruiter View)
02:03:10 Q&A: Apply if Underqualified? (Less Experience vs. Job Requirements) Recruiter Tips
02:07:35 Q&A: The TRUTH About "Canadian Experience" - Recruiter Bona Reveals All!
02:15:40 Final Takeaways & Thank You (Your Next Steps to Stand Out!)

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🚀 About TCA:
The Career Accelerators is an organization that is passionate about providing aspiring IT professionals with the skills, knowledge, tools, and techniques required to secure highly lucrative careers in the ever-evolving world of Information Technology (IT).

We understand the “you don’t have relevant experience in this area“ conundrum facing aspiring IT professionals, and as a result, we have developed a highly effective system of combining comprehensive training with hands-on live project experience.

👨‍🏫 About Our Lead Coach:
Stephen Adindu has over 10 years of experience in the world of Business Analysis, Project Management and IT Change environments across 3 continents. He has been a part of multiple high-profile projects and has supported the implementations of IT systems within the Energy, Financial, Government & Manufacturing sectors.

Why 99% Fail in Canada’s Crowded Job Market—Recruiter Reveals How YOU Can Stand Out! #career #tech

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