Articles tagged “career”

They're living their dreams while running their businesses, managing meetings, and staying involved with the industry — but it isn't always easy.

Kim Thompson knows the value of resilience. It took her seven years to land her “dream job” at Kellogg — and through it all, she never lost hope.

Dozens of new career coaches have emerged in the industry — some with hospitality backgrounds. Industry associations are also jumping in.

This association exec says planners are much more than just a final check — and often have the final say where meetings are concerned. 

The challenge for Carolynn Santos, who was just named as SPIN’s executive director, will be to remain true to the existing culture while adding new features like podcasts and hackathons to its annual event.

Planners who put extra effort into LinkedIn, from carefully crafting their profiles to creatively showcasing their event prowess, will see the biggest return.

From managing cash flow to juggling responsibilities, there’s a lot to learn when planners open their own shop.

Meeting planner salaries vary widely, based on education and certifications, experience, region of the country, and type of organization.

A surprisingly small number of colleges offer either bachelor’s degrees or concentrations in meeting management. 

Chronic exhaustion. Nagging anxiety. Difficulty concentrating. If these sound familiar, you could be in the early stages of burnout.