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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…
How casual is casual?
According to a recent survey, only 1 in 10 workers nowadays wear a suit to work.[1] Instead, a ‘casual’ dress code is becoming more and more popular. However, this can make job interview preparation even harder, as casual may be more confusing than corporate. If you’re concerned, please read on for some practical tips. The…
The benefits of becoming a diverse and inclusive media and events business
The movement by organisations and employers to truly inclusive and diverse has been growing in strength for years. Their aim is to stop it being a box-ticking exercise and instead for it to be a normal practice that is echoed in actions by employees across the whole business. As well as being a legal obligation,…