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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...