Telco 101

Telco 101

The Telecommunications industry hires 600 new people every year and employs over 14,600 highly skilled individuals. This informative Telecommunications Industry Group event is for school leavers and university students who are considering working in telecommunications. You can discover what the major job functions are, and what path should you follow to enter New Zealand’s most exciting industry.

Agenda:

11.00AM – 11.30AM: SALES (2 REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY)

In a world where telecommunications are increasingly seen as a necessity rather than a luxury, what does that mean for sales and the people doing the selling? Why is the selling of telecommunications unique? And what can you expect from a sales role at Vodafone or Telecom?

11.30AM – 12.00PM: MARKETING (2 REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY)

In a highly-competitive and fast-paced industry, what’s the recipe for successful marketing and what qualities must employees have if they want to work in these teams? Learn about how working in marketing for two of the largest employers in the country is unlike working for anyone else.

12.00PM – 12.30PM: IT & NETWORKS (2 REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY)

Studying IT and technology but can’t see where you fit within an organisation? Come and find out the breadth of opportunities available within the IT and Networks teams at Telecom and Vodafone.

12.30PM – 1.00PM: SERVICE (2 REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY)

Understand why service is one of the most important departments within telecommunications. As telco providers continue to focus on delivering world-class customer service, this part of the industry is quickly becoming one of the most exciting. Learn about how you can be part of it.

Key Content Pointers:

• What’s it like working in Telecommunications in New Zealand?
• What’s unique about the industry?
• What’s unique about people who work in the industry?
• How can you be prepared, skill-wise?