EP047: Kickstart Your FM Career: Insights from Young Professionals at World Workplace Europe 2024

In this episode of the Connected FM Podcast, host Laurens Lamberts engages with young professionals at World Workplace Europe 2024 to discuss their experiences transitioning from students to facility management (FM) professionals. Guests Mathias de Roeck, Rani van Slembrouck, and others share insights on the importance of networking, leveraging opportunities from events like the student challenge, and navigating the expectations of the professional world. They emphasize the value of combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience, the significance of industry connections, and the diverse career paths available within FM. The discussion highlights both the challenges and rewards of starting a career in facility management, offering advice to current students on how to bridge the gap between education and the workforce.