Career Advice Archives

3 Certifications That Help Elevate Event Planning Careers

by whova | Mar 28, 2016 | Blog, Career Advice

The event planning landscape is competitive, with countless new individuals and agencies getting into the mix each year — and, at the same time, vying to differentiate themselves from the competition. As a result, several industry-specific certification programs...

Networking for #EventProfs: 6 Ways to Connect with Other Event Planners in Your Area and on Social Media

by whova | Dec 22, 2015 | Blog, Career Advice, Networking Tips

Do you have a desk full of business cards from previous networking events? If the answer is ‘yes’, you’re not alone. Most EventProfs attend networking events with the intention of building a strong network… but fail to follow up their initial contacts. When they...

5 Things #EventProfs Can Do to Relax after The Event is Over

by whova | Nov 4, 2015 | Blog, Career Advice

Whether you’re running a professional event planning firm, or you’re the go-to event guru in your company, there’s a common thread that ties just about every #EventProf together. It’s no secret that events require an ungodly amount of work, but the...

Working against The Clock to Organize a Conference

by Dean Ronnie | Aug 11, 2015 | Blog, Career Advice, Event Planning

So you’ve been tasked with organizing a conference and time is ebbing away at an alarming rate. It’s still possible to put on a great event, but there are a number of factors you’ll need to consider. The venue Think about what type of venue is appropriate...

How to Use Events to Advance your Career

by whova | Mar 9, 2015 | Blog, Career Advice

Image courtesy to Joe Ross When using events to build your career, what comes to mind? Career fairs? These shindigs usually entail dressing up in your nicest (aka, most uncomfortable) outfit, and awkwardly stopping by each booth for an impromptu interview with...

How to Start the Conversation at Networking Events

by whova | Sep 2, 2014 | Attendee Tips, Blog, Career Advice, Event Engagement, Networking Tips

It is a generally acknowledged truth that wanting to do something and actually doing something are quite different from one another. It’s a fairly easy thing to understand the benefits of forming a network and even easier to want to network with others for your...