Student Insight Series: Taking on a Pandemic Career Search

Job hunting is difficult no matter what skill level or trade. Throw in COVID-19 and how it’s affected the events industry and we now must rethink how we market ourselves, and possibly even reevaluate what segment of the ever-changing meeting and events industry we should explore for career options.  

PCMA’s Student Insight Series continues discussing these challenges with this exciting panel including a recent graduate who has successfully navigated the job hunt, a student ready to graduate, and an event industry HR professional who will share their stories and successes of job searching mid-pandemic.  Our moderator, Lauren Kramer, known for her role as a recruiter for industry professionals, will walk this panel through their job hunting strategies and suggestions for the current Meeting & Events Industry job market.  

Hosted by the PCMA Capital Chapter.  No cost, but registration is required.

Learning Objectives

• Learn best practices for using social media to market yourself.   Discover enhanced or new social media job posting options. 
• Making your resume standout in comparison to other recent graduates by highlighting special skill sets and characteristics.
• Develop strategies for maintaining a positive mental mindset during your career search.

Meet Our Speakers:

Lauren Kramer, CEO & Founder, Meeting Priorities (Moderator)

 Stephanie Paendong, Association Services Associate, NAIOP

 Megan Zimmerman, Events & Marketing Intern, AGMA

 Terri Carter, PHR, SHRM-CP Senior Human Resources Manager, Destination DC