Bardo Open Doors Project

On our agenda for February :  

The " Bardo Open Doors'' 

 Because we bring professionals to your school's doorstep.

One of our students' major issues today , is their lack of professional experience which ends up hindering their active and fast integration within their future firms. Any student nowadays , and especially as his graduation approaches , feels worried as he fails to put , the theoretical knowledge he has acquired during years of extensive education , into practice.


One of our chief concerns in AIESEC , is to bridge the gap between students and enterprises in order to ensure a smooth transition from universities to future working environments and that by bringing the two parts together and create a communication interface that helps get them closer.
In order to achieve this vision , the local committee of AIESEC Bardo in Tunisia , has set a number of events  to reconcile the two spheres .


This month , our local committee organizes one of this year's highly anticipated events : the " Bardo Open Doors " , which will take place in one of the most prestigious Tunisian universities:  ISG (Higher Institute of Manegement) 
The BOD have become a part of our Bardo traditions , as we launch this year the 3rd edition of this event , from the 21th to the 22th of February .


A plethora of products and activities will be introduced to the students who will be attending our open doors . Our partners will be placing exhibition stands to present their goods and will give insights about their working areas and their corporations to guide those who are interested in pursuing a distinguished professional career , by answering their different questions .


"Bardo Open Doors " are an interesting opportunity to get inside the business world and acquire some genuine experience by mingling with Tunisian professionals , who would not hesitate to share their success stories with you .  Be there and seize the opportunity ! Stand out of the crowd .

 "If you would know the road ahead, ask someone who has traveled it."

(A Chinese proverb) 

Red & White Project

Revolutionaries ,
 What have we prepared for you ?? 

The RED & White project : AIESEC Bardo's tribute to the underprivileged communities .. in the making.

The Tunisian revolution that has taken the world by storm in 2011 , has revealed some chocking truths about certain regions in Tunisia.
The uprising that was initially triggered by feelings of despair and oppression , uncovered the miserable circumstances that some people from internal areas live in.
Illiteracy , joblessness and other social plagues have given birth ,after the revolution, to other corruptions such as drug-use and juvenile delinquency . 

The RED & WHITE program: 

This initiative was developed in AIESEC Bardo , as an attempt to help the needy in the forgotten areas of the country . It targets the fields of education and drug addiction . The actual purpose of this project is to help shed light on the lives of the needy by drawing national and international attention to the hardships they are enduring . The program consists in receiving qualified trainees of different nationalities to give free-language  courses -mainly English- to children . Another group of trainees , after undertaking a specialized training ship about drug addiction , will conduct campaigns to warn against toxicomania and raise public awareness to its dangers. 
This program will take place in March, in the northwestern Tunisian states of Zaghouan , Beja and el Kef , along with some cultural activities in Tunis .

AIESEC Bardo in Tunisia is paving the way for you:
Starting this global community development program aims mainly at giving universal proportions to voluntary work . Social problems are an international concern that needs to be given international care and support .. and that's how AIESEC functions , by relying on a worldwide platform of a 108 countries.
This project reinforces associations and NGO's role in Tunisia and highlights the importance of these organisms in the progress of the country . International prosperity can only be achieved through voluntary group work and a strong will from the community , in order to make a serious impact ...

Be a part of a life changing experience . Be a part of something bigger than your ordinary trivial life and make a change through an action that will make a difference ! 

Support our program .. Create the buzz 

For further details : 

http://www.wix.com/kaisbelhareth/aiesec-bardo

Quotes ...

    Positive thought of the day ... 

 ( whatever you need to keep on going  ) 

Quotes

   Positive thought of the day ... 

 ( whatever you need to keep on going  ) 

How to pitch an idea ?

How to pitch an idea ? 

So , being an AIESECer , an active member in any given organisation or even a simple employee aspiring for promotion , requires the skill of Persuasion! 
In the realm of the business world , that would be a key competence if you want to climb up the professional ladder .  
How many times did we feel the need to use some fancy talk , or to dig up some old arguments in a desperate attempt to impress our contact !   
I know I've been there ... 
So , seek no more ; here are some tips fixed by experts to guide your way ... 

As Scott Berkun said :

" Coming up with good ideas is hard enough , but convincing others to do something with them is even harder" . 

So , you can start whining and go on and on about how cruel people can be and how misunderstood and totally unappreciated you are ; or you can gear up and go for it . At least this will gain you the admiration and respect of the people around you , in case your idea was not a hit . But let's not go there ..  


-To start with ,  get the idea :
 When that little light bulb goes off in your head , do not panic ! Write it down and try to develop it . An idea when first conceived is a little rough .. take the time to refine it and add to it before you spell it out . Anyone can have a ' good idea' , it is how you express it and how well you can talk about it , that makes the difference . Do not rush it ! Get acquainted with your conception 


- Look up the people in charge : 
Pitching an idea means that you will have to leave it in the hands of others . These 'others' should not remain anonymous to you .. find out all the information you can get about them . Google can be very helpful .. professional networks and blogs could also enlighten you .. Ask people you know about ' the decision makers ' that can literally change your life . Their tastes , their preferences , their general moods if possible , and other little details about them ; and adapt your pitch to them . Just Investigate ! 


- Get ready : 
Prepare your words , your arguments and focus on the strengths of the idea or the project . Ask yourself all the possible questions that the person you will be meeting , can throw at you . Formulate your sentences , get rid of the rigid " structures" that you have already seen . Go from random arguments to fully developed sentences . 


-Simulate : 
The last trial before the the 'final show ' . Put yourself in the mood of the interview and give your pitch . Find people you trust , who can provide you with an unbiased assessment and test yourself and your command of the idea . They might draw your attention to things you have missed or failed to cover . It is a great exercise , do not hesitate to do it . 


- The Big Day ! 
You are there , probably half an hour in advance , sweating like a runner and maybe having some trouble breathing correctly .. Do not back down : It is your idea , it convinced the people around you and you have covered every possible aspect of it . You are ready to deliver . Be calm , self-assured and do not let your stress get the best of you . Impression is the most valuable card in your hand so try not to waste it . Try to remain indifferent to their reactions and do not get nervous by their questions . 
Also , try to work some magic by adding some " special effects " to the pitch . Technology can work like a charm ! 




At last , and no matter what the result was , make an evaluation of what you have presented . Your reactions , your speech and your attitude . If you have a partner , ask him to give you a candid evaluation of your pitch . 
And remember : do not underestimate yourself , nor your idea : Ideas can get you places ..




Good luck .. 

Imen Soltani                               

New member (Blog Responsible) 

AIESEC Bardo in Tunisia            .

Positive thought of the day ... 

 ( whatever you need to keep on going  )