The events industry is likely to be the hardest hit and the last to return after the coronavirus outbreak. For those already working in the events industry, and those hoping to land their first events job in 2020, this is a tough pill to swallow. Conferences, trade shows and exhibitions have been cancelled or postponed across the board until Q4 ...

The importance of knowing where your CV goes So you've decided that the time is right to look for another role and a fresh challenge in the events industry.  You've updated your CV with all relevant details and experience, but what should you do now?  Sending out your CV to lots of different companies for lots of different jobs may seem like a g...

A career in events in fast-paced and incredibly varied. An actual event might only last for a few hours, but it could take months and months of meticulous planning. Finding the right people for your events company is a delicate balance. On the one hand, you want people with a passion for event planning and a flair for organisation. But every now...

It's the new year and you may be thinking of changing career.  If you’re thinking about a career in event management, you might be wondering the best way to get your foot in the door. You could try on-the-job training, but so many companies want either experience or qualifications. This is why so many people opt for studying event management. An...

It may seem like a long time away, but 2020 is just around the corner. If you want to start the next decade with a bang, you should start thinking about planning your next event. Events such as conferences, awards shows and exhibitions can all help to put your company on the map. Events also get people talking. In this blog post, we will share o...

Recruitment events can help you to find opportunities that you never knew existed. This type of event can open your eyes to new companies, help you to expand your horizons and also give you incredible networking practice. The recruitment event format can be very confusing. While it is a good opportunity to get your name out there and do some net...

A popular style of interview question is the competency-based interview question. This type of interview question will ask you to share how you have responded to situations in the past. The theory that past behaviour will dictate future behaviour seems to be an effective way to choose job applicants. A competency-based interview question will of...

At some point in your events career, you may be asked to do a presentation. Even the most outgoing and bubbly person can get nervous at the prospect of presenting. Whether you are trying to land a new client or hoping to secure your dream job, presenting is something that you will need to get used to. Thankfully, there are a few steps you can ta...

Breaking into event management is all about getting your name out there. If you have a natural talent for event management and you are willing to learn on the job, breaking into the industry without much experience is entirely possible. And it all starts with building your personal brand.    Personal branding is the practice of marketing yoursel...

Interviews are scary enough without the worry that you’re going to walk into one that doesn’t follow the usual format. The good news is that you can prepare for any kind of interview, you just need to know what to expect. The behavioural job interview is one format that can seem daunting at first. Once you are familiar with what is expected, you...