We believe that the service we offer at Event Recruitment is completely unique.  Not only do we listen to your needs and objectives, but we take the time to explain the current industry situation and give you a realistic view of your chances of obtaining your ideal role.

We understand that the events industry is multi faceted and we will match your experience and attributes to suitable roles as they arise.  If we don't feel we have a position available for you or that your skill set doesn't quite fit your expectations, we will try to equip you with the knowledge needed to reach your goal.

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·        We are always happy to discuss your needs and career requirements

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·       Having worked in the industry ourselves and being active members of  relevant bodies, we are able to advise you with regard to career paths and any specific needs you may have

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What the Employers are Looking For

On an ongoing basis we interview industry experts to give you some insight into what people look for in a candidate.

Francis Child, Managing Director, Conference Action

Conference Action has over 20 years experience in the sales, marketing and management of association, corporate and academic conferences, seminars and exhibitions.

Francis gives us a frank account of the attributes he feels are most important to assist employees working in the MICE industry.

When I look for an employee I obviously look for someone that I believe has the basic skills to the job I am recruiting for. This I evidence through past experience, education / qualifications, references and responses to "technical" questions at interview. More importantly I am looking for people that will fit the culture of the business I want to build which is based upon customer service, strong personal relationships, sense of team, total integrity and ethical soundness and a sense of pride in a job well done. How do you find this in a 60-minute interview - with difficulty !! However, I look for a few key things:

a) Preparation - most work in the sector requires an eye for detail. A very large number of people destroy their chances through a poorly prepared CV or covering letter. It is also important to try to find out something about the company you are interviewing with. Asking a few questions which shows you have done some homework on the company at least shows some serious interest in the job. Check the web site as a minimum.

b) Passion - to do a job well in this sector you must have passion and pride in what you are doing. I look for people who can speak with passion about things they have done in the past and would like to do in the future.

c) People skills - this is a people business and I look for basic people skills which will indicate an eye for customer service. This includes politeness, timeliness, dress sense, affability and humour.

d) Initiative - a sense of initiative is a sign of someone who wants to get ahead. I once employed someone who wrote a letter to me asking how she could get into the industry. I invited her in for a chat to help her and ended up giving her a job !!

e) Making a difference - a great sign of good customer service is someone who wants to make a difference. They are the people who will go the extra mile for their clients.

The person with the combination of all the above skills along with basic common-sense and a reasonable level of intelligence will do well in this industry.

Useful Links

For further information on the MICE Industry visit:

·         Meetings & Events Australia

·         MICE.net

·         A List Guide  

·         BizParade

·         Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia

·         International Special Events Society