{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/70a844c1-bda2-56ad-af93-ee074f583253/624a8943cb67a60013e75aa1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#168: Geordie Miles (Spark Event Group) - How to turn casual work into full-time careers","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6113e9448b49032b5016f7e7/1649051809022-075383d786d5470f6a6be490bb1985d2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Hello friends!</p><p> </p><p>Some good news… It just became a WHOLE lot easier to land your dream job in sport! Why? We’re now working super closely with Spark Event Group! </p><p> </p><p>But what does that mean? And who are Spark?</p><p> </p><p>Spark Event Group offers young people work experience at major events like the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix and Australian Open! Essentially, if you’re looking for the coolest casual work going around, head to Spark.</p><p> </p><p>To help you maximise the casual work, we come in with the all important upskilling, networking and full-time opportunities through the SportsGrad Community! </p><p> </p><p>By bringing the two together, we create a pathway from casual work into full-time careers!</p><p> </p><p>So, to discuss all of this in full, how you can get involved, plus the lay of the events land, we brought in Spark’s Managing Director, Geordie Miles!</p><p> </p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>How Spark and SportsGrad will work together to help you guys land jobs!</li><li>Why Geordie got started in events and how his company merged with Event Workforce group to form Spark</li><li>How a 38 hour shift and burnout sparked Geordie to change the culture of event work to make it more manageable for staff</li><li>Geordie’s super strong purpose for working in events, and how it helped him rebound quickly after his plans to work in the US backfired</li></ul><p><br></p><p>*</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/reubenjw/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Reuben</a>, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanwalker95/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan</a></p><p><br></p><p>Or if you’d like to ask us any questions, <a href=\"http://www.sportsgrad.com.au/community\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">join the SportsGrad Community!</a> It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly &amp; easily, or learn from the best in the world.</p><p><br></p><p>You can also <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sportsgrad/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">find us on insta @sportsgrad</a></p><p><br></p><p>And if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: <a href=\"http://www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>*</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia, ranked at #1 at<a href=\"https://create.acast.com/www.deakin.edu.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.deakin.edu.au</a></p><p><br></p><p>*</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sportsgrad-podcast-your-bite-sized-guide-to-enter-sports/id1520514403\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening! You’re all legends.</p>","author_name":"SportsGrad"}