Become Bi-Lingual – Learn the Industry Languages Having participated in a number of student events recently where I shared a number of secrets I have as a direct result found myself inspired to put together a Business Boot Camp Series of Secrets/Tips for students. After all, our students today are the talent that will take our industry forward. My advice is that each student needs to differentiate himself/herself from the competition (which includes friends/classmates/non –student employees). Here I share my next tip –Learn the Industry Languages.
Posts Tagged ‘Volunteer Series’
Guest Blogger Paul Cook on “Volunteer Series Pt. 4: Become Bi-Lingual”
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010Guest Blogger Paul Cook on “Volunteer Series Pt. 3: Think of You as a Business”
Friday, May 7th, 2010
Having participated in a number of student events recently where I shared a number of secrets I have as a direct result found myself inspired to put together a Business Boot Camp Series of Secrets/Tips for students. After all, our students today are the talent that will take our industry forward. My advice is that each student needs to differentiate himself/herself from the competition (which includes friends/classmates/non –student employees). Here I share my next tip –Think of Yourself as a Business.
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Guest Blogger Paul Cook on “Volunteer Series Pt 2: Networking”
Monday, April 19th, 2010
Having participated in a number of student events recently where I shared a number of secrets, I have, as a direct result, found myself inspired to put together a Business Boot Camp Series of Secrets/Tips for students. After all, our students today are the talent that will take our industry forward.
My advice is that each student needs to differentiate himself/herself from the competition (which includes friends/classmates/non –student employees). Here I share my next tip –Networking is essential.
Guest Blogger Paul Cook on “Volunteer Series Pt 1: Business Cards”
Friday, April 2nd, 2010
Recently I was invited to present to 200 students at Guildford University and to be a table host at a speed networking event for 70 students at The London Event School. The point of both events was to provide guidance for students on how they could make the most of career opportunities in the events industry. At these events I shared a number of secrets but as a direct result I have found myself inspired to put together a Business Boot Camp Series of Secrets/Tips for students. After all, our students today are the talent that will take our industry forward.
My advice was that each students needs to differentiate himself/herself from the competition (which includes friends/classmates/non –student employees). Let’s share our first tip – Business Cards.
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