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Maria Jacobsson discussed her career path in the meetings and events industry. She studied sociology and psychology in Australia and Sweden. Jacobsson recommends that those interested in the industry acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses, create a mind map and contact professionals in the field. Mentors can offer advice, guidance and connections. Finding jobs involves gaining experience, networking, having a professional online presence and email, and preparing well for interviews.
Flf warsaw2010 maria_jacobsson
- 1. MPI Poland 2010 FUTURELEADERS FORUM Maria Jacobsson Chapter Business Manager EMEA, MPI
- 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
- 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 readyto 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
- 6. GET HELP TOREACH YOUR FUTURE JOB!
- 7. WHAT IS AMENTOR? • 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 formore 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
- 12. Your future isin your hands!
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