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...

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...