Unlocking the Hidden Job Market: From Debt to VP
Feb. 1 | Grow Your Career Conference Morning Concurrent Session
UCalgary Downtown Campus (in-person)
Join Adam Czarnecki, BA’00, for an inspiring talk from a real-life example of a graduate with a unique career trajectory, who, after venturing overseas for employment after being unable to secure work in Canada, returned to significant challenges securing work again due to a lack of Canadian experience on his resumé.
Instead of relying on traditional methods of job searching — like submitting online applications — this grad implemented the successful strategies of networking, temporary work agencies, volunteering and community engagement, which were pivotal in his journey from being unemployed and living in his parent's basement to becoming the VP of a multi-million-dollar heavy-duty truck company.
Please note that this session is part of the Grow Your Career Conference full in-person conference day on Feb. 1.
Adam Czarnecki
Executive Vice President, Great West Kenworth
In his role at Alberta’s Kenworth truck centre, Adam Czarnecki, BA’00, oversees parts, services, credit and corporate services. He’s a former instructor at the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University and a sought-after speaker on HR, trades and the Alberta employment landscape. Alongside his BA in sociology, Adam is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). He has received several awards, including the CPHR Alberta Award of Excellence and the Distinguished Teaching Award.