TUNTREET
DIGITAL BUSINESS DAY Nora Helgeland Journalist
Tord Kristian F. Andersen Photographer
Benjamin A. Faulkner Translator
«In a time not distant, it will be possible to flash any image formed in thought on a screen and render it visible at any place desired. The perfection of this means of reading thought will create a revolution for the better in all our social relations» - Nicola Tesla
Usually, the Business Day fills the Aud. Max. with many companies and interesting merch, but we live in unusual times. Business Day will be organized digitally this year. Preceding the event, Tuntreet had a chat with one of the organizers and a career supervisor to discover the advantages and disadvantages of a digital event – and how to get the most out of it. Emilie Giltvedt Langeland, responsible for this event in the Business Committee, is the one making things happen. Societal changes have made it difficult to plan the Business Day. Luckily, pioneers within the field of technology like Nichola Tesla have paved the way to a future where we no longer have to meet each other physically, and an event like the Business Day can be held digitally. Emilie personally attended 36 Edition 02 Volume 76
the first digital Business day and found that the threshold for participation was lower than usual: “It was easier to catch a oneto-one conversation with the companies; in addition, it was a lot more environmentally friendly and cheaper.” Tone-Line Fiane, a career supervisor at NMBU, believes the digital Business Day provides more peace and quiet for better conversations with companies, and therefore you are able to “give an even better impression.” Instead of heading for Aud. Max., you log on to Careergate. nmbu.no with Feide, click “Events”, where you are met by a virtual Urbygning. Each company has its own stand where one may book interviews, chat with them or catch a company presentation. “A disadvantage is that some of us find it harder to contact the companies. I recommend you accept
the challenge and make contact. Do not be afraid of asking silly questions. If you are unsure of what the company does, join the live company presentation – then you have a lot better ground to start a conversation
Emilie Giltvedt Langeland
