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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities). Consider Applying For Event Planning Certificates.

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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

ADMEI

ADMEI's Emergency Preparedness Certificate Course (EPCP) defines Risk Management as “the identification, analysis, assessment, control and avoidance, minimization, or elimination of unacceptable risks.” Anyone involved in the planning and/or execution of meetings and events will benefit from earning this certificate.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Teri Jakob, CMP

Smart Meetings

During that time, she also advanced from the role of committee member to vice president of communications for her chapter. I read the recommended books, The Events Industry Council Manual  and the  PCMA Manual and reviewed the questions in the book before doing the readings,” she says. Otherwise, you will keep pushing it off.

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Professional Development: 5 Upskilling Tips from Bizzabo’s Events Team

Bizzaboo

Great communicators: Not only are event planners great at communicating with audiences, but they also keep their colleagues informed of all the latest developments impacting each event. They have great spoken and written communication skills and are attentive listeners. management and communication skills). They are … .

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

Planners book the venue, build a menu, confirm caterers, secure the technology needed for the event, and so on. If the plan is moving along as expected, planners need to be able to communicate that information confidently, correctly, and collaborate with others to find the solution. Comparison and Selection.

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Recovery of European tourism in sight this summer

ETC Corporate

Improvements in vaccination rates and the introduction of the EU Digital COVID Certificate provides hope for tourism rebound in Europe for the summer months. As Europe is opening up, it is imperative that clear and coherent messages are communicated to prospective travellers.”.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

Be sure to inquire whether their personnel hold any industry certifications, such as Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), or any other relevant qualifications. Are they responsive communicators?