The vast majority of us will recall at least one moment in our younger (ahem, early) years when we were asked by a potential employer for an up to date CV. A confident “no problem at all, I’ll get that over to you” would prevail in an outwardly confident tone. On the inside however, we began questioning our very existence and encountering a dawn...

Events Industry Salary Survey 2017 The events landscape is constantly evolving, with the businesses that operate within the sector increasingly changing both the roles within their organisations and also the way their teams are structured. Much of this change is driven by the ever closer integration between “traditional” marketing services and g...

Trying to find a new job today using the same old methods people used to use might no longer work. In a competitive job market, you need to use every tactic going to make sure you get the right job for you. Using the best methods for today’s job market can make all the difference when it comes to securing a new position. So, take a look below, a...

There are plenty of things to plan and prepare for an event job interview, without also having to worry about what you are going to wear. It can be a hard thing to get right. You want to wear something that makes you feel confident and comfortable, so that you are able to relax during the interview. But, at the same time, you also want you cloth...

Writing your CV can be tough. You want to get in as much relevant detail as possible, without overwhelming a potential employer. It needs to catch their interest and make them want to invite you to an interview to find out more. While there is no one-size fits all approach when it comes to structuring your CV, there is some best practice, which ...

When we are caught up in the day to day tasks of our job, it can be hard to find the time to think and reflect about our career. There always seems to be a pressing task that needs doing or something else that gets in the way. But, taking the time to ask yourself about your event career can be a very rewarding process. It gives you the chance to...

Bad presentations are annoying and boring to sit through. And, when watching other people give presentations, it is very easy to spot the areas where they could have done better. So, when it comes to giving a presentation at your next event, how can you make sure that you don’t make the same mistakes? Take a look below for 5 straightforward ways...

Your tailored cover letter and CV have worked. You’ve earned yourself a job interview for that dream job. But, now there’s the next hurdle to overcome. How do you turn a successful application into a successful interview and get the job of your dreams? There is plenty of advice on how to make your next job interview a stellar performance. But, w...

You’ve just seen your ideal job listed and are about to start your application, when you realise that they want far more work experience than you currently have. You now have two options: should you give up and find another job vacancy or should you apply for it anyway? Just because you haven’t been working in the industry for 5+ years, doesn’t ...

Interview nerves affect people in different ways. For some, it can cause a dry mouth or sweaty palms. Other people can feel incredibly shy. But, for many people, they find in interview situations they end up talking far too much. This might not sound like an obvious problem, but it can mean you end up rambling or giving overly detailed answers. ...