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TOP 10 Reasons Why Companies Exhibit

Introduction: Here is a comprehensive guide on the TOP 10 reasons why companies might exhibit at an exhibition. As a salesperson, it is vital to be able to identify which of these are attracting a buyer to be involved with your show. Once you have ascertained their priorities, you can sell the benefits of involvement with your show and be far more successful in securing a deal.   1.      Market Research & Industry Insights   Why? Companies seek to understand the pulse of their industry. Identifying trends, challenges, and emerging technologies is crucial for staying competitive. What? Exhibitions provide a concentrated gathering of industry players. Competitors, suppliers, and customers converge in one space. Companies can observe market dynamics, customer preferences, and technological shifts. How? Engage in [...]

January 19th, 2024|Categories: Media Steps Blog|0 Comments

TOP 10 Sponsorship Sales Interview Questions

TOP 10 Sponsorship Sales Interview Questions As an interviewer, it is essential to assess the competency and achievements of a candidate in the role of a sponsorship salesperson. To do this effectively, it is important to ask the right questions. The following are some examples of questions you can use to evaluate a candidate’s skills and determine if they are a good fit for your organisation: Successful Campaigns: Ask the candidate to provide examples of successful sponsorship campaigns they have led in the past. This will give you an understanding of their experience and the impact they have had on previous organisations. Identifying New Opportunities: The candidate should be able to articulate how they approach identifying and securing new sponsorship opportunities. This will provide insight [...]

February 16th, 2023|Categories: Media Steps Blog, Uncategorised|0 Comments

Top 10 Competency Based Questions

Competency-based questions are a type of interview question that is commonly used by hiring managers and recruiters to assess a candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience. These questions are designed to probe deeper into a candidate's background and abilities and to help the interviewer gain a better understanding of the candidate's suitability for the job. Competency-based questions are often open-ended, which allows the candidate to provide a detailed response and demonstrate their expertise. This type of question is different from traditional interview questions, which tend to be more straightforward and focused on the candidate's education and work history. Here are the top 10 competency questions that can be asked in an interview, along with what they are looking to identify: 1.Can you tell me about a [...]

January 26th, 2023|Categories: Media Steps Blog|0 Comments

How to Write a Powerful CV – for the events or media sector

Guidance for Writing a Powerful CV.  Media Steps Consulting was launched in 2011. We aim to provide an excellent experience for our candidates and clients. We have an efficient consultative approach which enables us to get to the bottom of a candidate's requirements and motivations. Media Steps are included on several Preferred Supplier Lists with top event/media organisations. We often source candidates for roles that are not available in the public domain. This CV guide aims to help you focus on the most critical areas of your CV. By considering these pointers, future employers will have a clearer understanding of whether you have the right skills and experience to be considered for their roles. Once you have completed your CV rewrite, please send to us [...]

January 9th, 2023|Categories: Media Steps Blog|0 Comments
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