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Jobs
Olivia Hemmings
020 7921 8004
ohemmings@ttglive.com
For the latest vacancies, visit ttglive.com/jobs
Welcome to TTG’s careers page, giving you tips on how to
develop your skills and climb the travel ladder, plus the
latest on the jobs market and news of people on the move
Andrew Wilson and Donna Abberley
Job hunting advice
People on the Move
THE LAST few weeks have been traumatic for ■ Treat yourself by doing something you
many in our industry as household names have really enjoy. You might be tightening your belt
Andrew Wilson has joined Opodo.co.uk as been wiped off the slate and thousands have lost but you can still have fun on a budget and
commercial director based in London. Wilson their jobs. it will help you withstand the
was previously search marketing manager at If you are in this unfortunate position, you job search.
online accommodation provider Venere.com will be dealing with a stressful and emotional
where he worked for four years. reaction. So how do you deal with the anguish and
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■ Don’t hang about looking AREER
anger that comes from losing your job through no for another job, and AD
VICE
South African Tourism has appointed Donna fault of your own? Here are some tips on dealing remember that some of
Abberley as business tourism manager. with the fallout: the best jobs are often
Abberley moves from Visit London where unadvertised. Take the time to
she was event manager. ■ Don’t let yourself be anchored to the past talk to people, write speculative letters and
and dwell on “if only”. You may not see it now be persistent.
Avis UK has a new head of marketing. Josi Kytle but losing your job might create an unexpected
joins from Avis Europe where she led brand and opportunity. ■ Ensure your CV demonstrates your strengths,
marketing communications since 2006. abilities and talents. Your CV must stand
■ Keep in touch with previous co-workers and out from the others to stand a chance of an
Jane Wilkinson has been taken on as marketing help each other look for opportunities – it’s not interview so overcome false modesty.
manager at Cadogan Holidays, while Jennie always a competition. Thinking about others
Mugridge has returned to the organisation can also shift the focus from dwelling on your ■ Be positive and confident in
within public relations and trade marketing, own misfortune. interviews. Employers
following maternity leave. want people with
■ Boost your self-esteem by writing down all the the right skills-set
Yachts of Seabourn has appointed Paul Beale things you have accomplished in your job, and but a good attitude
to the newly created position of national sales collate testimonials or thank you letters that can sway them too.
manager in the UK. Beale’s cruise background clients may have sent you. When the dust has They will be im-
includes seven years at Carnival Group. settled, ask for a personal testimonial from pressed by your
your boss, not just a formal reference from HR. resilience.
Phil Maynard has been recruited to the new
role of sales and marketing manager at Grand Hoda Lacey offers performance development solutions and is
UK Hotels. chair of marketing body Cimtig. Email hodalacey@aol.com
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