hello #eventprofs and friends!
It’s that time of year to start sorting things out for your company’s Fall 2016 internship program.
TODAY – WEDNESDAY, July 6, 2016
11:30a-12noon CST
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FREE webinar!
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HOORAY, we are thrilled to finally announce 30x30x30!
What is it?
Well, I’m glad you asked…in the month of July, I have set myself a challenge to connect with 30 people, one per day from July 1-31 (ahem, taking July 4th off!), for 30 minutes to chat about anything your heart desires.
That could include:
- your biggest challenge as an event professional and/or business owner
- how to book more clients
- Q/A interview – learning more about YOU and how you do awesome things
- how to be a better mentor + build a stronger internship program
…and for emerging event professionals + event students, JUMP ON THIS:
- how to land your first BIG opportunity in the events industry
- how to write a killer resume + cover letter
- how to nail the interview
- what to expect on your first day on the job
This is my gift to you guys, as a way to pay it forward this summer.
This 30-minute coaching session is completely FREE (valued at $125 USD), plus a great opportunity for you and your firm to be featured on The Apprentice Program in the near, near future.
Interested?
Sign up below and we’ll schedule our call soon!*
*note: the first 30 people to sign up will receive this FREE special offer…first come, first served!
If you’re feeling stuck and need someone who’s been in your shoes before, sign up for 30x30x30. Sometimes an outside perspective is EXACTLY what you need to unblock whatever is stopping you from taking your business and your career to the next level.
As your undercover superhero, I can help you get there.
Sign up for a 30-minute call and let’s do this…I look forward to hearing from you!
your undercover superhero,
Mary Baird-Wilcock, CSEP
Top 25 Young Event Pros to Watch – Special Events Magazine
hello #eventprofs and friends!
It’s that time of year to start sorting things out for your company’s Fall 2016 internship program.
TODAY – WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2016
11:30a-12noon CST
CLICK HERE TO WATCH
FREE webinar!
This time, we’ll cover:
->the 10 very BEST questions to ask when interviewing interns
These are SURE-FIRE questions that will:
-help them to open up and reveal their personality (and quirks)
-uncover if they can think fast on their feet (or not)
-show you what they REALLY mean by what they said on their resume (and cover letter)
…and most importantly, help you determine if they are teachable (or not) and whether or not you should hire them.
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So tune in here, next Wednesday, June 29th at 11:30am central time and I will share all the very best tips in nailing this crucial part of your internship program!
(Tuning in overseas? Here’s a handy dandy time converstion tool: http://
Simply CLICK HERE to visit The Simplifiers business page at the time of the event to tune in. Also bring any questions or challenges you might have when it comes to mentoring or working with interns and I’ll answer them on the spot!
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I’ve been getting lots of questions on the topic, so, I’m commited to delivering two more 30min webinars this summer on Facebook Live to share everything I know when it comes to working with interns, to set you guys up for success.
Hope you join us!
hello #eventprofs and friends!
It’s that time of year to start sorting things out for your company’s Fall 2016 internship program.
I’ve been getting lots of questions on the topic, so, I’m commited to delivering a 30min webinar every Wednesday in June on Facebook Live to share everything I know when it comes to working with interns, to set you guys up for success.
This week, we’ll cover the topic of where to find top-quality intern candidates, including:
-what details you need to include in your internship write-up to entice the very best applications
-how to get your local colleges to help you spread the word
-2 really great resources that you’re totally forgetting about
-how to systemize your recruitment process to simplify and save time
…and so much more.
So tune in this Wednesday, June 1st at 9:30am central time and I will share all the very best tips in nailing this crucial part of your internship program!
(Tuning in overseas? Here’s a handy dandy time converstion tool: http://
Simply visit this event page or The Simplifiers business page at the time of the event to tune in.
Also bring any questions or challenges you might have when it comes to mentoring or working with interns and I’ll answer them on the spot!
thought of the day:
What if today we focused on just the top 3 things on our to-do list…and nothing else?
Sure, we’ve all got obligations, inside and outside of work.
If you’re like me, you’ve kids that need to be driven to school, beds to be made, laundry to be done, sandwiches to be made and a whole mountain of tiny chores that need to be tackled before 8:30am every morning. By the time I roll into the office, I’ve accomplished at least 15 things before my 2nd cup of coffee.
To the working moms out there, #SOLIDARITY. And to everyone else out there, I stand with you as well.
As a unified events industry, what if we all pledge to try something different today?
Keep it simple.
Take the first 5 minutes of being in the office to examine your to-do list.
ask yourself:
What are the top 3 MOST IMPORTANT things that need to be done today?
And what are the top 3 MOST URGENT things?
Are they the same? If you combined those two lists, can you narrow down the top 3 that are both IMPORTANT and URGENT?
Focus here first.
Work in 25/5 splits (25 minutes working, 5 minute break), a la Pomodoro method (use this timer here) to keep you focused on the task at hand.
Don’t try to multi-task. Just do one thing at a time…in short 25 minute bursts.
Don’t keep your email open in the background.
The outside world can wait.
And once you’ve finished those top 3 things, congratulate yourself…get outside and stand in the sunshine…meditate and breathe.
And then tackle the next 3 things.
(rinse, repeat)
Remember, you set the pace for your life, no matter what is thrown at you. Keep it simple.
You got this.
~your undercover superhero,
Mary
Let us know how your day goes today by leaving a comment below. Did the Pomodoro method work for you? What things did you do on your 5 minute breaks?
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