10 ways to get yourself a new job (in events) with LinkedIn
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LinkedIn is the Facebook of business professional. It is a gret tool and there are many ways it can actually benefit your career. Here are few tips on how to use it in the proper way.
I am writing this post because having more than 5000 contacts and managing a popular group, I got an idea on what needs to be done to make the most out of the tool. I thought I might share
1. Complete your profile
It is mandatory to complete each and every section of your profile. Think about it as an electronic resume. Your potential employer is looking at it so you want to be as precise as possible.
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2. Get Recommended
Although it is part of the above I definitely suggest you dedicate extra attention to this. We all know the power of direct references, sometimes they work more than a great entry in your CV. Therefore try to get quality recommendations from quality people in the business.
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- LinkedIn Recommendations Toughts
3. Join a Group
LinkedIn poses boundaries in the way you can reach people. If you are not connected in any way to say an hiring manager the only way to get in touch is to send an InMail. To get InMails you need to upgrade your account. The good thing about Groups is that for most of them you can contact members directly. The Event Planning & Management Group now counts on 2400 members, just picture the opportunities within the network!
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4. The more contacts the better Read More
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When I started to run my own events at the tender age of 16, I was victim of that passion that still drives me today.
The characteristics that made me successful back then, are pretty much common to all those working with events:
- a continuous hunger of meeting new people
- the ability to make things happen
- the capacity to immediately establish a relationship with who is in front of you
- the lack of prejudices
Well, I can still feel that same passion burning.
Therefore I decided to involve my Linkedin network and obviously you in a networking event.
Even if you read 1/10 of my blog, you’d know it’s not gonna be like the usual boring stuff for few reasons: Read More
MeetUp and event management careers
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This post is for all those who ask me how to get involved with events.
MeetUp is the answer. If you have a passion for events and a passion for something else, whatever that is you might want to start a MeetUp.
First of all, let me clarify that I am a fan of MeetUp. I’ve talked in the past about traditional event management as a thing of the past. I am a true supporter of user generated events, I think they help in skimming the market from unskilled, possibly-to-posh-to-be-true, unmotivated, unaware-of-the-content event managers.
I am also a fan of this kind of events because, by making the role of conference/event producers redundant, they cut costs dramatically for end users, being most of the times for free.
Are you gonna tell me we really need to pay 1500£,€,$ to attend a conference?
A lot of people answer that in the end companies do pay for ticket.
Well you know what? I have no company behind me, I am a student, I am a full time mum, I am a young professional in a small agency, I live in a recession period, my company cannot afford to pay!
Sometimes ROI in conferences is embarassingly high and this logic of huge profits at our cost is simply unacceptable. Therefore Viva MeetUps! and death to the conference oligarchy!
There are immediate benefits for those with an entrepreneurial spirit and lack of employer.
Networking in a nutshell
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Here we are ready for the new Linkedin question which this time gathered the attention of lots of Linkedin users. You already know we have a group there and I’ve asked questions in the past, therefore I’ll just get down to business.
Question:
The top 5 tips to make networking happen?
One of the most important reasons why you attend a conference is for networking purposes. What are your tricks to facilitate networking? What are the characteristics of a successful networking session? What are the latest trends?
Turned out to be a great tip bonanza. If you are either organizing or attending a conference and really want to network you need to read this.
The best answer (the first you’ll see below) was selected, as always, according to my own preference. You can use comments to vote yours.
The top 5 tips for a cool fashion show
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This is a collective effort of the Linkedin community to help you in running an unforgettable fashion show. We have a 1650+ Event Planning & Management Group there which I invite you to join. The community has so far answered on what makes an event outstanding, the top 5 qualities of the successful event manager , running your own event business and the best way to promote your event.
If you missed this chance, try answering the next question.
Here is the original question:
To all the fashion show producers, planners, managers and coordinators. Share with us your secret weapons and tell us stories from your experience. We are ready to listen.
The best answer (the first you’ll see below) was selected, as always, according to my own preference. You can use comments to vote yours.
There are great insights and practical approaches, scroll to the end of the post because you might find the answer you were looking for.
