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GEMS Webinar Series

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We are bringing together some of our inspiration GEMS Mentors to help share their experience and knowledge with university students across the country. Speaking on hot topics in industry and those most pressing for graduates.

Adapting to Covid as a graduate

Speaker 1: Andrea Shaw, Director at FM recruitment 

Speaker 2: Jessica Berry, Talent Manager, The Doyle Collection 

  • Making your CV stand out 
  • Activities students can do to help them be more employable 
  • What are the main challenges graduates will face 

Date: Tuesday 21st July 11-11.30 am

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The impact of Covid on the tourism industry

Speaker 1: Prakash Krishnamurphy, Development Director at Accor

Speaker 2: Richard Lee, General Manager of Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow 

  • Outlook on the industry 
  • Views on recovery and where opportunities will be 

Date: Thursday 23rd July 11-11.30 am

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Events industry post Covid

Speaker: Steve Heap, General Secretary of the Association of  Festival Organisers

Factors effecting events industry, new considerations the industry faces, where graduates fit in.

Date: Tuesday 28th July 11-11.30 am

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Insights into hospitality operations

Speaker 1: Ian Sarson, former Managing Director of  Compass Group UK & Ireland 

Speaker 2: Alison Crawley, Operations Director for CH&Co

  • How their careers developed 
  • The major changes to operations over the last 10 years 
  • What challenges will operations professionals face in the next few years?  

Date: Thursday 30th July 11-11.30 am

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Dealing with change, coping as a team

Speaker 1: Jo Meredith, HR and L&D Consultant

Speaker 2: Simon Lewis, Operations Manager at HIT Training

Strategies for coping with change, adapting as part of a team, leading a team through change. 

Date: Tuesday 11th August 11-11.30 am

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