Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Power of Events has announced the launch of a new Careers Hub on its platform, coinciding with the organisation’s one-year anniversary. Feedback from the industry after its launch in February 2023 was that information and guidance on careers in the event industry should be a really essential feature.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Through these various roles, Gorlick has had the opportunity to move to new places around the country and the world (she has yet to return to her Southern California roots), gaining experiences and connections that have helped grow in her career.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

MARCH 6, 2019

The post Networking Tips for Every Stage of Your Event Planning Career appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. Whether you’re working your first event job or have afew years (or a lifetime) under your belt, you always need to build new relationships and keep existing ones warm. […].

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Power of Events has announced the launch of a new Careers Hub on its platform, coinciding with the organisation’s one-year anniversary. Feedback from the industry after its launch in February 2023 was that information and guidance on careers in the event industry should be a really essential feature.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 15, 2024

This guide aims to provide an in-depth look into the event planning career, outlining the steps to enter the field , essential skills, and the promising prospects it holds. Organizing company meetings or small-scale events can also provide practical insights and build a foundational skill set crucial for career advancement.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

It is teeming with various career opportunities. But how does one prepare for a career in event planning? Traditionally, many event planners started their careers working in hospitality (as assistants at hotels, for example) and gradually moved into management. Experience The Best Way To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Unlock your career's full potential. The post Benefits of Attending Conferences for Career Advancement appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic. Discover how conferences offer networking, skills, and insights for professional growth.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Rachel Nicholson, Head of Institution at Backstage Academy, highlights the importance of skills-based education for careers in the live events and creative industries. Students often have a general idea about what a particular career is like, but they don’t always understand what a typical day might look like. Solid benefits.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

Pandemic Planning 101 from Million Dollar Event Career Course. A new Million Dollar Event Career Course covers everything from career path to CSR and Inclusion. Silver Linings: Inspiring Pandemic Career Moves. Random Acts of Career Development. A Higher Meetings Education: Future-Proof Your Career.

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A virtual career fair can attract interested job seekers in a convenient online environment. Read on to learn more about how to run a virtual career fair and the benefits for job seekers and employers.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Career burnout is a real thing. And when it comes to the topic of career burnout, some concur while others feel it doesn’t even exist. For those of us that plan events for a living finding that perfect balance between life and career is important. Many times followed by some form of career burnout.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

This is just one of the examples from a new Million Dollar Event Planning Career learning course by former Google marketing Events leader and author of “The Art of Event Planning” Gianna Cardinale Gaudini. Career Changers. The post Pandemic Planning 101 from Million Dollar Event Career Course appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

offers a hub of tailored editorial, video and professional development content—including inspiring stories, industry insights, job postings and entrepreneurial resources—as well as a platform for partners to connect with motivated and career-driven individuals. The media company, under Blavity Inc.,

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Which begs the question – are there still good event planning careers? Event Planning Careers Will Flourish in Spite of the Politicians Watching the recent debt ceiling debate unfold in Washington I couldn’t help think that we have elected a bunch of children. Event planning careers come in many shapes and forms.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Good career advice may be the best secret to success. Who hasn’t received wise and timely advice on the path to a great career? Some of the more successful people hint that good career advice was one of the secrets to their success. Good career advice helps inspire in those moments just when it’s needed. That says it all.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

It seems almost everyone I meet lately appears to have an interest in meeting planning and a meeting planner career. Not that I am the authority on meeting planner careers but it feels like I get hit up for my thoughts and opinions as well as asked countless questions about the topic almost weekly.

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QC Event School

OCTOBER 5, 2021

We’re willing to bet that you have a ton of questions about this new, exciting career path. In less time than it’d take you to watch an episode of your favorite Netflix show, you’ll learn everything needed to start the career of your dreams! Is Floral Design a Good Career? So, sit back and relax. Why is this?

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Exhibitor Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

ROCHESTER, MN - Exhibitor Group today announced that the company's long-time Chief Learning Strategist Dee Silfies is making a career transition.

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EventMB

APRIL 9, 2019

The post Event Planning Skills: 32 Tactics to Advance your Career in 2019 by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link]. If you answered “yes” based solely on your event management skills, you might be surprised to know that our international group of experts didn’t rank that quality as number one in terms of importance.

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QC Event School

APRIL 1, 2021

When pursuing an event planning career, one thing you’ll NEED to become a master of is working with budgets. The Importance of Budgets in Your Event Planning Career. The Importance of Budgets in Your Event Planning Career. Understanding Current Costs Throughout Your Event Planning Career.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Your thoughts are turning to a career in the Hospitality and Event Management Industry. People with little or no industry experience but who have completed an undergraduate degree in another field are turning to these schools to gain the insight, and contacts that they need to launch their careers in the Hospitality Industry.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 25, 2021

Lessons from hospitality professionals who found new ways to thrive career moves. More : Higher Education: Master Your Career. I had a distinguished career with The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott International for 25 years and never felt I would be in such a vulnerable situation professionally. Tell the recruiter your career story.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 31, 2020

What are Virtual Career Fairs? Virtual career fairs allow employers and job seekers to connect in a virtual environment helping employers upgrade their staffing without compromising on recruiting targets or quality of employees. That is what a virtual career fair is in the most simple definition.

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QC Event School

APRIL 19, 2022

Do you have a passion for event planning and want a career that’s both creative and lucrative? There are many different career paths you can take within this exciting field, and each one has its own unique set of benefits. In this article, we’ll discuss 10 of the most popular and profitable careers in event planning.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

5 exercises to keep you fit while traveling to events Physical and mental fitness are the foundation of a healthy events career. She decided it was time to blend career and our personal fitness goals in a shared community. Fit Mindful Mavens is all about fitting kickass fitness and mental sharpness into our crazy schedules.

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QC Event School

APRIL 21, 2021

Want to be able to organize multiple events at the same time throughout your event planning career? Managing Multiple Events Throughout Your Event Planning Career. Throughout your event planning career, the events you’ll work on will be staggered by nature. My Top 4 Tips to Help YOU In Your Event Planning Career.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When first starting out with an event planning career, didn”t it seem like there was a mountain of information to learn? Yes or No to an Event Planning Career Update? And when it comes to an event planning career and learning and training, it really does depend on the person and the situation.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 19, 2022

Since career development is ongoing, we encourage you to start with the most relevant certifications for your field and expertise. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. The above resources are there to help you find your starting point.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

With the aim of fostering career growth and enabling professionals to thrive, it is delighted to launch a brand-new professional development grant. “Through the Professional Development Grants, we aim to empower talented individuals by providing financial support to pursue their aspirations and advance their careers.

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Guest blogger Joanna Hedges who works as a Festival Director, Consultant and Events Management Lecturer, brings advice from her industry colleagues on how to get ahead in your events career. The post How to Get Ahead in Your Event Planning Career – Insider Tips appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Nunify

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In the era of the global workforce and gig economy, virtual career fairs are a new reality. The hiring strategy factors into virtual career events or virtual job fairs, as they are called in most organizations. Let’s understand the nuances of hiring online and how to make the most of virtual career events. Technology.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

There’s a lot of information out there about how to better your career as a meeting professional. Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career. The post Best of 2021: Career Accelerator Webinars appeared first on Smart Meetings. You’ll find worthwhile tips from field experts in there, as well.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 5, 2021

Here’s a few virtual career fairs that caught our eye, and everything they did to to help people connect and keep working. The KC Tech Council organized a virtual career fair for local tech companies to meet top-tier candidates that are enthusiastic about tech in Kansas City. All from the comfort of home. Kansas City Tech Council.

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MPI

APRIL 11, 2023

Dawn Rasmussen on how career goals have changed, critical skills for today’s meeting pros and the evolution of work/life balance.

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QC Event School

APRIL 8, 2021

Has your event planning career reached a bit of a stand-still, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic? Get Your Event Planning Career Back on Track! Afton then turns her focus to those who have already started their professional event planning career and run their own business. Afton Romrell is a Student Ambassador of QC Event School.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Event planning certification tells the industry that an event planner is serious about furthering their career. Associations, convention and visitors bureaus and select industry companies do offer seminars that can further your career. Be very careful of any seminars that seem to be promoting that company’s product or services.

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b2match

AUGUST 2, 2021

The core of any career fair is networking. To make the networking part of your career fair successful, you want the best matches between job seeker and recruiter to be made during your event. With b2match , an all-in-one event management solution that specializes in networking for physical, hybrid and virtual career fairs.

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