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Working From Home
One of our super Conference Producers shared insight into the initial few weeks of #WFH and how their company, manager and team adapted to a working routine which suuited them all. I love the positive about getting to know colleagues better, specifically around hobbies & interests – I am sure it will really benefit the…
First month as a Conference Producer
My first month as a Conference Producer Going into a role in Conference Production straight out of University was daunting, there’s no way of avoiding that reality. Prior to starting, I felt that collecting primary data for my undergraduate dissertation had provided me with a relatively good idea of how to conduct research. While this…
Corporate vs Independent
Opinion: Working in a Corporate vs Independent Conference Business A Conference Producers experience One of the main things that I recall saying often when asked how my new job was going, was how much I loved working for a small, independent conference company compared to the big FTSE 250’s. Not that I didn’t enjoy the…
Looking for a new Challenge? Need a bit of a Push?
Looking for a new Challenge? Need a bit of a Push? Moving into management: “As a senior conference producer with nearly 4 years experience in good corporate events companies, I wanted to move into a managerial position. I couldn’t make the move in my current company as management didn’t leave! I was struggling to get…
When is the right time to travel?
Far from being mutually exclusive, having ambitions to both progress your career and travel the world can be an attractive combination to potential employers. There are plenty of ways for career-minded globetrotters to satisfy their wanderlust. The key is getting the timing right, and using that time wisely. Before or after university Traditionally taken before…
Graduates: What’s next?
Finding a job after you graduate can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Nowadays, there are so many options in terms of career choices that it’s difficult to know where to begin with your job search. For many of us, our career path is not determined by our degree. For instance, a Medicine degree means…