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 yourself a...

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...

When applying for jobs, the first thing you need to remember is that employers are busy. They don’t have the time to dig through applications to find the information they need. More often than not, they are skimming the applications to pick out the skills they are looking for. If you fail to put these skills front and centre, then you could be m...

If you struggle to get your point across in interviews, you’re not alone. There’s something about the interview setting that can make even the most eloquent speaker go blank. If you’re unsure how to share your accomplishments or if you find yourself leaving an interview wishing you had said so much more, this article is for you. In many cases, y...

Event management is about more than just standing around at events holding a clipboard – even if that’s all your family think that you do! It is a fast-paced and multi-faceted industry that has been growing and expanding with the arrival of new technology. It’s no surprise that the UK events industry is worth £42.3bn and accounts for 35% of all ...

Selling yourself during a job interview is all about preparation. You’ve made it to the interview stage, so you know you have the skills and experience required. All that’s left to do is dazzle your interviewer with your answers. If you struggle in an interview setting and want to know what you can do to have the best chance of landing your drea...

Most people get itchy feet in their jobs around the new year. Maybe it’s the “new year, new you” mentality that drives people to start looking for other jobs. But who wants to be trudging around looking for new jobs in the deepest depths of winter? Really, you should be setting your sights on summer for your prime job hunting time. When the days...

The events industry is fast-paced, high-energy and very rewarding. If you’re terrified of getting sucked into a nine-to-five job with no variety, then a career in events could be just the thing for you. As it is such a desirable industry, entry-level jobs can be hard to come by. Instead, you have to be willing to be a little more creative in how...

Spring is a great time to review your prospects and decide if you are truly happy on your current career path. If you decide you need a change, then a job hunt may be on the horizon. If you’re ready to get your job search up and running, you’re going to need to make some major preparations before you even think about applying for your first role...