“Be so good they can’t ignore you.” – Steve Martin

Our recent Networking for Success Breakfast Event at the Calgary Petroleum Club was truly inspiring! 🤩 The focus? Strategies to Elevate Your Employability—and the key message from Fernando Valencia, BSc. was clear: FOCUS.

🔹 Focus on what really matters—your core mandate and solving real problems.
🔹 Focus your job search—scouting, resume building, maximizing reach, and mastering interviews.
🔹 Focus on your achievements—if you struggle to articulate them, ask someone close to you.

As Fernando reminded us: Tough times don’t last, but tough people do. In a competitive job market, those who focus their efforts strategically will stand out.

A huge thank you to our speakers— Fernando Valencia, Olha Kaplun, and Maryam Barmala—for your encouraging words, to the industry professionals who joined us, and to Kerry Han for always organizing such an impactful breakfast event every month! And of course, a heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers—your dedication and hard work make these events possible. Your contributions never go unnoticed!

We also heard an inspiring CCIS client success story from Olha Kaplun, who proved that focused networking works! She started her journey volunteering with CCIS at this very event and landed a job within a month. Today, she’s thriving in her career at WestJet. “You already have wings, just fly.”