1. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. GREENER MEETINGS AND EVENTS Samuel deBlanc Goldblatt CHAPTER 13

2. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 13 Sustainable Career Success

3. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Learning Objectives Advance your career through formal and informal education Gain more professional experience to build your résumé Establish yourself as a greener meeting and event pioneer Earn the credentials you need for employment, promotion, and long-term success Define your sustainable ethos in work and life Build both a sustainable life and career CHAPTER 13

4. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Opening Activity Consider the following aspects of a potential job – Salary – Geography – Culture CHAPTER 13

5. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ethos Join a sustainable team? Or help to make a standard team sustainable? CHAPTER 13

6. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Resume (or CV) 1.Experience 2.Education 3.Technology 4.Languages 5.Interests 6.References CHAPTER 13

7. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cover Letter State 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 13

8. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Interview Research. 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 13

9. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Homework Purchase The Complete Guide to Careers in Special Events, by Gene Columbus. Create your Elevator Speech: – Who you are – What you want to do with your career – How they can help CHAPTER 13

10. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pursue Greatness CHAPTER 13 An enormous origami crane sculpture, titled Ascension, was powered by solar energy at Coachella festival. Courtesy of Coachella.

11. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Share Your Story Official Blog: greenerevents.wordpress.com “Like” Greener Meetings and Events on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Greener-Meetings- and-Events/139448716124158 Email greenerevent@gmail.com CHAPTER 13