2. MY STORY
• People, travel, meetings, culture, languages...
• Sociology, Psychology, Culture, University of Perth, Australia
• Future Career? - Career centre
• Marketing/Tradeshows - Offshore oil industry
• Project Management in the Meetings & Events Industry
University of Kungälv, Sweden
• AM Event - Action Marketing Event
• GCC, Gothenburg Convention Centre
• FutureLab, FutureDesignDaysTM
• Tradeshows, Numera Mässor
• CBM at MPI, Meeting Professionals International
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4. THE MEETINGS & EVENTS INDUSTRY
CAN BE YOUR FUTURE!
• Acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses
• Create your mind map to create your road map
• Figure out what you enjoy doing
• Contact industry professionals & ask about their job
• Ask questions
• Internship
• Seize the moment
5. • Be ready to learn a lot and work hard
• Become active in industry organisations
• Network with industry professionals
• You never know who you are talking to
• Have a copy of your CV
• Create your business card
• Make your voice heard (social media)
• MPI Student community
7. WHAT IS A MENTOR?
• Offers relationship and network
• Gives you advice & guidance
• Encouragement & confidence
• Shares experiences
8. THE IDEAL MENTOR
• Experienced
• Character
• Similar Goals
• Availability
• Open-Minded
• Caring
• Positive
• Focus
• Believes in You
• Open and Honest
9. THE IDEAL PROTÉGÉ
• Motivated
• Time and Flexibility
• Positive
• Respectful
• Willing to learn
• Honesty but polite
• Communication
• Confidence
• Prepare
10. FINDING A JOB
• Get experience
• Create your network
• Use Linked in and add people
• You are a brand
• Potential employers list
• Professional email address?
• Do not use hotmail – this goes to spam inbox
• Spend time on your CV & application letter
• Post your CV on MPI Career Connections page
11. • Apply for more jobs than one
• Get interview meetings
• Study the company
• Think about clothing
• Eye contact/Hand shake
• Cultural understanding
• Clear job description
• Be honest but smart
• Ask questions
• Believe in yourself
• Why should they employ you?
GETTING A JOB
