A gathering for job seekers to learn from people who've been there — resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, and the real story of building a career in Canada.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
MITFAR Boutique Café · 1098 Yonge St, Toronto
Featured speakers
DM
Digital Marketing
Speaker TBA
No Canadian degree — landed 2 offers after interviewing with 30+ companies. Real talk on persistence, adapting your resume for the Canadian market, and turning rejections into a strategy.
DA
Data Analytics · Banking
Speaker TBA
Data analyst at a major Canadian bank with experience at well-known companies. Insights on breaking into finance, building Canadian experience, and what employers in big corporations actually look for.
AI
AI · Cloud · Consulting
Speaker TBA
Cloud Solution Architect at PwC specializing in AI. Guidance on navigating AI roles, consulting careers, and how to position yourself for the fast-growing tech consulting space.
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More speakers
To be announced
Additional speakers will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
Agenda
11:00 AM
Event starts — please arrive on time
Time is limited and every minute counts. Grab a drink from the café, settle in, walk around and say hello to the people around you.
11:15 AM
Introduction
A short overview of the event — what we're here for, who the speakers and helpers are, and how the next hour will unfold.
11:20 AM
Small group conversations
Everyone splits into groups of 5–6 people. Each group includes a speaker or helper. Share your story, ask questions, talk about resumes, LinkedIn, job search struggles — real conversations, no slides.
12:20 PM
Open floor — questions & connections
Ask any remaining questions to the wider group. Connect on LinkedIn, exchange contacts, and make sure you leave with at least one new connection.
12:45 PM
Wrap-up & goodbye
Closing words from the organizer. Thank you for coming — keep the conversations going beyond today.
1:00 PM
End of event
Safe travels everyone. See you at the next one!
A note about our venue
Please support MITFAR Boutique Café
MITFAR is an Iranian-owned boutique café that has kindly opened their doors for our gathering. This is a beautiful gesture of community support from a fellow Iranian business, and we want to honour that. Please show your appreciation by purchasing a drink, coffee, or something from their menu — it's a small thank-you that means a lot to a local business that believes in what we're building together.