There is no denying that event planning is an awesome job. In addition to being the mastermind behind some really awesome experiences, Event Planners get to try their hands at many different tasks during their workday. Good planners are dedicated and focused with great negotiation skills, and a flair for creativity. However, those of us […]
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Training to run a marathon is a tremendous undertaking. The commitment and time it takes to train and prepare for the race, takes effort and passion. The process is not so different from your career in the events industry. Here are 6 new tools I have gained that can help you in both your events […]
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Being a professional event planner is a stressful job. Here are 4 ways to make being an #eventprof less stressful. Whether you are a veteran or newcomer, burnout is a serious concern in our industry. The common pressures of being #eventprofs have us constantly looking for new ways to reduce and manage stress. One way […]
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Your career as an event planner is intriguing to many but do you find yourself answering the same questions over and over again? Here are top nine questions I have been asked throughout my 15 year career in the event industry. Some questions show people’s interest and intrigue, some are pure ignorance and some are […]
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We frequently discuss the skills it takes to be a successful event professional, such as focus, leadership, and adaptability. On the flip side, however, there are certain ways to tell that event planning is not the best career for you. If you see elements of your personality in this post, odds are you shouldn’t invest […]
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It only seems natural that extroverts should be successful as event planners. The social nature of the event industry is a perfect fit, but is being outgoing a necessity? It may seem counterintuitive, but here are 5 reasons why introverts can actually make better event professionals than extroverts. Growing up, did you always have your […]
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Despite the evidence around you that you are great at your job, have you ever thought you may be discovered as an #EventProfs fraud? If so, you may have Imposter Syndrome. What Is Imposter Syndrome? Do you ever think you just don’t measure up in the events industry? Despite a successful career, do you attribute […]
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Landing a job in the wonderful world of events can be challenging. How can you give yourself the best chance of securing the event planning job of your dreams? In this competitive industry hundreds of people can apply for every single job and so you have one opportunity to impress. If you know that event […]
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In this new video, we talk about the dark side of working in the event industry. No job is below a great event planner, and if you want to have a successful career in the event industry, these are the harsh realities that you need to know. What is it Really Like Being an Event Planner? Unfortunately, it […]
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“Why complain? It’s not going to do any good.” While that’s true of most professions, it’s triply true of event planning. Plus, it could mean bad things for your career. Here’s how and why you want to stop complaining. Event professionals have seen it all. People celebrating the highs of life and those who lash […]
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In this new video, we talk about the six skills event planners need to be successful. What is the secret of successful event planners? How do they manage to be so successful where a lot of us may struggle? Everyone can become a successful event professional. It just takes a strong motivation to change your life and the world […]
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In this new series we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is”. Some details have been changed to respect the anonymity of the confessor and ensure maximum honesty can be upheld. As an account manager within an event planning agency, here is […]
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In this new video, we talk about how to get more experience in event planning. Being an event planner requires a lot of things: a penchant for organization, a flexible schedule, and above all else, experience. Jumping into the deep end as an event planner without the experience and training that you need can be disastrous for […]
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In this new video, we uncover six ways you can find clients for your event planning business. The event industry is flush with business these days IF you know how to find the work and new clients. With the economy slowly growing, our clients have the extra cash to host events to market their brands, entertain their […]
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If you have a job interview coming up there are a few common and tricky interview questions that you are likely to get asked. Don’t flounder in front of a new potential boss, instead brush up and get your dream job in event planning. Interviews can be your one chance to sell yourself effectively to […]
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Are you happy with the salary you’re making as an event planner? If not, there’s something you can do about it. But first, we have to be honest about why you’re not getting what you want. It’s easy to look at high-paid athletes and lament that your salary will never compare to what they bring […]
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Old timers are full of good advice but event planners have a lot of their own too. Check out these life lessons that event planners have learned way too well. When it comes to event planners most of us have been educated at the school of hard knocks. We’ve learned over and over through things […]
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Are you considering going into event planning? Or are you currently dabbling in it and want to make it your full-time career? Whether you’re thinking about it or are already in it, you don’t want to take on the career if you’re doing it for these misconceptions. If you think this article is written to […]
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In this series we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is”. Some details have been changed to respect the anonymity of the confessor and ensure maximum honesty can be upheld. As a Government Special Events Coordinator, here is my confession. As a […]
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In this new video, we’re talking about some of the most effective strategies and tactics to get the job you want in events. ##abovethefold## Where To Start To Get A Career In Events Is your dream planning events? Do you love planning conferences, weddings, concerts but don’t know where to start? Let me help you with […]
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