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...

From planning private launch parties to trade events, for those in the creative events industry, business-to-business events are their ‘bread and butter’. Anyone looking for a foot in the door or in search for a job in a related industry, event management can look deceptively simple. But there is more to event management than sending out invites...

Today, consumers have a huge number of products and services to choose from, sometimes hundreds and even thousands – depending what type of item or service it is they are wishing to procure. This plethora of choice means that businesses and marketers need to do all in their power to stand out from the crowd. To do this, they use a number of mark...

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...