IOIC South West & Wales: Career market insights and tips
IOIC South West & Wales: Career market insights and tips
IOIC Network events bring practitioners together to connect, learn and share perspectives with peers.
This exclusive session designed to give a competitive edge features [host / speaker / facilitator name and role], who will share Jess Dando, a specialist recruiter for PR and Strategic Communications at Hays Marketing, to share her expert perspective on the regional job market, followed by discussion and questions.
In this session, Jess will share her insights and observations on:
- Current market outlook & trends: A deep dive into what’s happening right now in the South West and Wales comms markets.
- What employers want: The specific skills and experiences currently at the top of recruiters' wish lists.
- Navigating the search: Advice for professionals at all levels on how to find the right strategic roles.
- Application excellence: Practical tips for applications and tailoring your CV and portfolio to stand out in a crowded inbox.
- Interviews: How to make a great first impression
Why this matters
Doing great work often means navigating constraints, complexity and change. Network sessions mean you do not have to do this alone. They offer a safe and welcoming space with like-minded professionals local to you, to share stories, tips and lessons learned.
What you’ll gain
- Practical insight grounded in experience
- The chance to learn how others are tackling similar challenges
- Connection with practitioners in your local area
Who it’s for
Designed for those who want to learn through shared experience and peer connection, all career levels in the South West and Wales, although the event is open to all regions.
How it works
This event will take place on Zoom. Once you have booked, click the ‘Manage your booking’ link to access the Zoom details. To allow for open conversations, Network events are not recorded.
