As a corporate event planner for a higher education institution September can be an extremely hectic month. The institution is buzzing with new and returning students, speakers, visitors and delegations. During this time events occur weekly with rarely a gap for leisurely planning. If you are like me then you also have family commitments, business […]
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Getting an event planning certification can give your career a huge boost – but it doesn’t come without a lot of hard work. In addition to the day-to-day professional experience you’ll need to acquire to be eligible, a lot of time, preparation and studying come along with applying to be a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).
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LinkedIn can mean the difference between getting an interview or landing a client. But compared to Twitter and Facebook, tends to not always get the same ongoing attention from users. Just like a resume, what you include or do not include on your profile could result in a new job. So how can you ensure
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I was speaking to a high school student recently who was rather eager to get started in the event planning business. She had no interest in corporate event planning, but wanted to know how to get started planning weddings.
How do you write a resume for success? A well written resume clearly outlines why you should be hired for a role and can mean the difference between interviewing with a potential employer or client, and you not getting a callback. So how can you ensure that your resume is built for success? If you’ve
One of the most common questions I get asked when I tell people I am an Event Planner is how much do event planners make. This question used to make me very uncomfortable, particularly if this person was a stranger, but over the years my discomfort has slowly dissipated. Through maximizing my streams of income I have
