In my career over the years in events, it was very difficult to find another type of freelance professional who did not follow the imposed standard: tall, thin woman, with big hair, friendly, pretty, charming and with good posture. In other words, finding inclusive events in the past was very difficult . After a certain time, they began to allow the hiring of male professionals, but the standards imposed continued… Over the last 10 years, the selection has become more flexible, giving opportunities to various profiles. And the key word for hiring was: I need a proactive professional, who works, and not just as a window dressing. I have a client who once commented to me that at medical events in the USA and Europe, there are professionals with “white hair” as part of the team, and that their .
Seeking professionals and inclusive events
Resourcefulness, goodwill and proactivity were impressive. When I did my MBA, in Event Management, I finished with a work on Sustainable Actions in Medical Events . He was very enriching, but that is a topic for another article. Returning to this MBA project, I researched people with disabilities who worked at inclusive events. In my search, I found a photographer who takes fashion photos or product Poland Telegram Number Data launches, and her models are always people with disabilities. My research was endless, I still discover new things today, but it opened this window for me and for the organization of the events I participate in. So I thought: let’s work with these professionals, it’s possible to include them in any type of event! I started checking which events had these professionals. I visited the events and observed their ease, the reaction of the participants, the experience included. And it’s definitely not a question of filling .
I asked Laura: what do you think is needed to improve this job opportunity
Opportunity. Recently, I hired a girl with Down Syndrome for an event, to work on the event’s accreditation . See below Laura ‘s report , who with the help of her mother Olivia, told me what her experience of working in events is like: “I entered the events area through the AME group Brazil Telegram Number List Motor Show , which was very good, several doors were opened, and now I have work every week. I am usually assigned to reception, accreditation, material delivery and general guidance. I use tablets and other electronic means to allow people to enter events. The relationship between event and when they see me, they smile, they are friendly and they always compliment me.