When you’re writing your CV it’s very easy to get hung up on your skill set. Having the skills to do your exhibition, experiential or events management job - leadership; customer service; resilience; good work ethic; communication, time management, creative thinking, strategic and analytic thinking – is undoubtedly important you also need to hav...

There are lots of events recruitment companies within London trying to provide events management and event production businesses with a steady stream of high-quality employees - like you. But businesses can be fickle. They like to “try before they buy” so to speak so it’s pretty common to have a probation period at the start of a new job. You mi...

There are some advantages to job hunting whilst in work. You will know the best exhibition recruitment agencies to sign up with and you can take your search slowly as you don’t need an income. If you’ve been networking and are looking to move to a competitor, you may be able to get some “insider information” to give you an edge in the interview....

If you are looking for a complete change of career and have contemplated moving into events management but are not completely sure that it is for you, then read on. If you are the kind of person who is organised, always on time, loves making sure all those little details are covered, and outgoing then this might be the perfect career move for yo...

Sooner or later you’re going to have to have “The Talk”. You’re going to have to make an appointment with your boss and make your case for a pay rise. It can be a stressful time as you never know whether it will go through without a hitch, or whether you’ll be turned down after what seemed like hours of preparation and persuasion. Even the best-...

When most people think about job interviews, they focus on the questions they are likely to be asked and how should they answer them to make the best impression. Most employers will have a set of standard questions which they will ask each prospective new employee. While it is true that how you answer those questions will affect whether or not y...

Job interviews provide a forum for you to showcase your skills and experience but many people find interviews intensely stressful and don't always show themselves in the best light. One way of overcoming this anxiety is to plan well for the interview and prepare as much as possible in advance to maximise your chances of wowing the panel and secu...

As an employer one of the qualities you are likely to be looking for in your job applicants is honesty, and whilst some lies on CVs might be forgivable, there are others that should certainly ring alarm bells. Here we take a look at the top 6 CV lies you need to look out for. Lying about education level Candidates claiming a level of education t...

A job interview is always a nerve-racking experience. You want to impress. You want to stand out from the other candidates and bag the position. You can give yourself the best chance of doing this by being prepared. Not only will this arm you with all of the information and tips you need to succeed during the interview, but you will feel much mo...

Networking at recruitment events, even for those of us that would describe ourselves as confident extroverts, can be a nightmare. What do you say? How do you know you are saying it to the right people? Why did you agree to this…? What are recruitment events? These are similar to what some describe as job fairs, a chance to mingle and chat with l...