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“The events industry is a dynamic, vibrant and flourishing sector in which to work and study with excellent and rewarding career opportunities both in the UK and overseas”

The events industry has grown significantly over the past decade and is as diverse as it is large; it draws on the skills and personalities of a wide range of people offering stimulating, varied and rewarding careers.

A recent report (produced by KMPG and the AEO) reveals that the Exhibition Industry alone contributes £9.3 Billion to the UK EconCatwalk Eventomy and supports some 137,000 jobs. Exhibitions are just a small part of the overall picture, as is the UK; events management on an international scale is seriously big business and covers most industry sectors.

Due to the growth of the sector, Events Management is becoming increasingly important as a specialist field of study. Events are diverse and can range from small bespoke private functions to large scale exhibitions, festivals, award ceremonies, sports tournaments, music concerts and world events such as the Olympic Games - as listed below.

Many of these larger events have a truly international dimension with international delegates, logistics, marketing and multiple locations.

What Roles Are There?

There are the event managers, who in effect are the project managers for a specific event and oversee the whole process to ensure the event meets the client’s brief and budget. There is a more creative element undertaken by the creative director or team to develop themes and specific ideas to brand the event and make it memorable. Production and technical staff that set up stages and arenas; health and safety and licensing specialists; marketing and PR officers; and a small army of front of house events staff and supervisors.

Whilst the degree is primarily focusing on the event manager role you may find that in later employment you undertake many of the roles mentioned above, particularly if you are employed by a smaller firm specialising in bespoke events. However in a large multi national organisation you are more likely to become a specialist in a particular area.

The degree offered by EBS is designed to ensure you have a choice as to the direction of your career and provides an insight into the overall dynamic of the sector.

Source http://www.ebslondon.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba_hons_events_management/events_sector.aspx

Source: Recruiter

The number of resignations among UK workers has increased in the past year, according to data from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and employment law service XpertHR.

The data collected from 43,312 individuals in 197 organisations reveals resignations levels stand at 4.7%, compared with 4.5% last year. ‘Internal transfers’ appear to be failing as an alternative option to leaving for workers, dropping to 3.6% from 5.8% last year.

More than half (53.8%) of employers said restructuring and job insecurity caused many of their staff to ‘jump ship’, while 38.5% disclosed that their failure to offer career opportunities and training contributed to employees leaving and 61.5% also admitted that their employees’ heads had been turned by headhunters and recruiters.

Ruth Spellman, chief executive of the CMI, says: “A year ago employers were looking at job transfers as a way of halting growth of the dole queue.  However, with the latest figures showing that staff are prepared to run the risk of unemployment by jumping ship, questions must be asked about employee engagement levels in organisations up and down the country.”

CV gaffes make for funny reading but no job offers

Source: Recruiter Magazine

Today is April Fools’ Day and in the spirit of the ridiculous the more outrageous Freudian slips and outright clangers on CVs have been revealed.

The CV clangers, studied by Corinne Mills, career management spokesperson for Monster, did not unsurprisingly result in any jobs for the applicants.

The mistakes included:
“As security guard my job is to pervert unauthorised people from coming onto the site.”

“My job involved processing clams.”

“I am a pubic relations officer.”

“My interests include cooking dogs and interesting people.”

“I was responsible for dissatisfied customers.”

“I relieved the conference manager”

“I am a prooficient typist.”

“I was responsible for fraudulent claims.”

This may have actually been an effort to tempt an employer: “While working in this role, I had intercourse with a variety of people.”

And lastly, probably the worst CV mistake of all is admitting a falling out with not just one, but several bosses: “Left last four jobs only because the managers were completely unreasonable.”

Corinne added: “These mistakes were all made by job seekers applying for professional, in some cases high-level positions. The moral of this story is that it doesn’t matter how well-qualified you are, badly written CVs mean closed doors.”

For the latest event industry jobs visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk

Despite the downturn in the economy - OK let’s say it, despite a recession - there are still opportunities for event jobs seekers and Live Recruitment has some of the best jobs in events on the market.

Update your CV now or over the Christmas break and contact us. We’d love to hear from you. Event jobs are currently available in London, Manchester, Birmingham and all major UK cities.

For the latest event industry jobs visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk

It could be a great time to be looking for event jobs according to specialist live jobs agency Live Recruitment. These just some of the reasons:

1. The industry is experience changes to legislation on employment and other regulations and is having to rethink its approach to recruitment, freelancers and staffing of events
2. More than 50 colleges and Universities are offering courses in event management, responsible events and international events - all signs that the industry is being formally recognised and there is access to training for personal development and improvement.
3. New standards are introduced e.g. BS8901, allowing access for new people with new skills to an industry where experience and length of service to the industry have traditionally factored heavily in favour of the old hands.
4. Budgets may be tight but budgets and the number of events are still looking to be holding up across the live arena including large events, conventions, training and meetings.
5. Brand managers are looking to build face to face relationships with customers through events and sponsorship and traditional mass media markets get resigned to the back of the queue
6. We have one of the world’s biggest events coming soon - in the shape of the 2012 Olympics. A time when brands are going to get active and get involved in attempt to catch the spirit. Active brands mean, live events.
7. Salaries are strong and inline with other marketing type agencies such as PR, advertising and marketing. Top performers can still command top drawer salaries and benefits packages.

If you’ve ever considered getting a job in events or event management or you want to get yourself and your exisitng event management job moving you can contact Live Recruitment or visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk  Live Recruitment has a number of jobs on its website across all industry sectors and across the UK including the big cities like London, Machester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol, Cardiff

Whether you’re looking for a new job or not you should keep your CV up-to-date. According to experts having a current CV is an simple and great way to remind yourself of the achievements you’ve made, the skills you’ve had and the successful events you’ve designed, delivered worked on or performed in.

Alex McLean, Live Recruitment consultant said: “You can use an updated CV to remind yourself just how good you are and what amazing things you’ve achieved. It’s great to have on those days when you’re feeling fed up and undervalued - simply open your CV and read all positive things you’ve done so far.

“We specialise in events jobs and jobs for venues, hotels and supporting and supplying industries. You could name the events you’ve produced, the skills and training courses you’ve successfully completed, new technologies you handle or have mastered. Get it all into your CV.”