#18: Eliza Dewar (Carlton FC) - How To Network Your Way Into A Job

What if we told you a casual coffee could turn into your dream job in the AFL?That’s exactly what happened for Marketing and Communications Professional, Eliza Dewar.This week we delve into the networking mindset and tactics Eliza used to land her first internship and full-time role at Gymnastics Victoria and the Carlton Football Club.Eliza studied a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) at Melbourne University before making a swift transition into a Master of Marketing Communications. She has recently flourished in combining her love for gender equality and football in her role at the Carlton College of Sport as Marketing and Student Recruitment Coordinator (Carlton FC).Sit back, relax and take in our lively chat with Eliza as she reveals her number one tip to break into the sports industry, why you should never stop networking (even at a party!) and the amazing avenues and mentor programs for women in sport!In this episode you will learn:How you can break out of your comfort zone with networkingThe BEST advice Eliza has received for Marketing studentsHow to use your passions to identify a meaningful role in sportEliza’s hot tips to conduct yourself professionally and make an impression to employers  ****If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.