Sustainable Career Success

CHAPTER 13Chapter 13Sustainable Career SuccessLearning ObjectivesAdvance your career through formal and informal educationGain more professional experience to build your résuméEstablish yourself as a greener meeting and event pioneerEarn the credentials you need for employment, promotion, and long-term successDefine your sustainable ethos in work and lifeBuild both a sustainable life and careerCHAPTER 13Opening ActivityConsider the following aspects of a potential jobSalaryGeographyCultureCHAPTER 13EthosJoin a sustainable team?Or help to make a standard team sustainable?CHAPTER 13Resume (or CV)ExperienceEducationTechnologyLanguagesInterestsReferencesCHAPTER 13Cover LetterState your connection, or why you are applying.Make it clear what you are applying for.Highlight your most impressive experience.Show how you would excel in this position.Show how you can support the company.Kindly thank the reader.CHAPTER 13InterviewResearch.Practice.Arrive 5 minutes early.Dress for success.Smile!If appropriate, mention your interest in sustainability.Thank everyone involved, and emphasise that you believe you can support this company’s future growth.CHAPTER 13HomeworkPurchase The Complete Guide to Careers in Special Events, by Gene Columbus.Create your Elevator Speech:Who you areWhat you want to do with your careerHow they can helpCHAPTER 13Pursue GreatnessCHAPTER 13An enormous origami crane sculpture, titled Ascension, was powered by solar energy at Coachella festival. Courtesy of Coachella.Share Your StoryOfficial Blog: greenerevents.wordpress.com“Like” Greener Meetings and Events on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Greener-Meetings-and-Events/139448716124158 Email greenerevent@gmail.comCHAPTER 13