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Top three job interview questions every Event Planner must be ready for

Getting ready to prepare for your job interview as an Event Planner? Here are the top three questions most employers ask.

Five Reasons Why Event Planning is one of the Top 50 Career choices

US News and Word Report recently published their list of the Top 50 Careers of 2011 based on employment outlook, growth projections and quality of life. Event Planning was one that made the top 50 list of occupations, and here's why:

Ten London Events in 2012 that you don't want to miss!

Contributing Author: Thomas Tolladay

Want a great New Year’s resolution? Save up time and energy for an amazing year of events in and around London, 2012 is going to be a spectacular year. All the traditional favorites and the London Olympics!

Most Popular Celebrity Weddings of 2011

Here's our take on the top five most popular celebrity weddings of 2011. Check out our poll on Facebook to vote for your favorite one from the five we've picked, or suggest your own to this list!

 

Event Planning Jobs - Denver, Memphis, Boston

Here are some of this week's job listings for event planners/managers. To post listings on our blog contact us here, or follow us on Twitter for regular updates on new jobs.

Web Event Manager
Denver CO, USA
Conducts pre-conference planning meetings with customers to plan, organize and schedule required services. Consults with customers on best practices around the content, structure, promotion and distribution of their Webinars. Provides product training and conducts speaker dry runs. Assists customers with building and sending meeting invitations, confirmations, polls, surveys and recordings. Manages and monitors live events to ensure professional delivery and to address technical issues that may arise.

Event Planning Jobs - NY, Chicago, San Francisco

Here are some of this week's job listings for event planners/managers. To post listings on our blog contact us here, or follow us on Twitter for regular updates on new jobs.

Events Marketing Project Manager
Charlottesville, Virginia, or New York, NY USA
The Events Marketing Project Manager is accountable for engaging CFA Institute members and global investment professionals through our in-person events in exciting and effective ways, and is responsible for executing innovative event marketing initiatives. This position closely collaborates with the Events Environmental Designer, business owners throughout the organization and a range of internal resources, including but not limited to: content development, partner relationships, creative development, travel & event management, social media, public relations, and web services.

Why event planners need to be good listeners

Event planners are sometimes like consultants - solving problems is what they do.  So when a client runs into unforeseen issues, it is second nature to jump in and ‘fix the situation’.

It turns out that just listening, is a key element of problem-solving.

Event Planning Jobs - Boston, San Diego

Here are some of this week's job listings for event planners/managers. To post listings on our blog contact us here, or follow us on Twitter for regular updates on new jobs.

Cultural Events Planner
Minnetonka, MN, USA
Lead two teams of volunteers in scheduling, planning, and running a Spanish and a Chinese cultural event held at Minnetonka High School for families of elementary and middle school age students. Communicate with and recruit event volunteers. Serve as liaison to District departments, including buildings and grounds, communications, food service, school principals and community education.

Top 5 attributes of a great Event Manager

The event planning profession is unique in that it takes a blend of people, business and program management skills to succeed. Here’s a list of top five attributes that makes the difference between a good and a great event manager.

Inspirational Quotes

Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful, that's what matters to me. 
Steve Jobs

Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.
Henry Ford

Some folks are wise and some are otherwise.
Tobias Smollett

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