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Panagiotis - 
President's Office (Personal Assistant) in Cultural Organisation

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Involved in arts productions, public relations, administrative work

Typical day

Difficult to describe, every month has various tasks (preparation, organising or implementation of the events etc)

Challenging aspects

Each year different artists participate, different places in the capital are chosen, different or more complicated productions take place.

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

It exactly relates to my area of study.

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Communication, foreign languages (English and German), methodology


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

Editor for an arts magazine

Working for the Athens and Epidaurus Festival

I have just started a PhD in Arts in Greece

Where do I see myself in the future?

I would like an international career eventually.


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Be patient! If the application invites you to get in touch with a staff member then do this. It will help you stand out at the interview.


Last updated: 12 Apr 2017