| @melissary About time to start tonight! Hope everybody can join! #eventprofs |
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| @IkeSingh Social Commerce – Implications for Virtual Events (Blog Post) http://t.co/0WSqDAb #eventprofs #pcma |
| @melissary Hi, everybody! I'm your moderator for the night -- how about some introductions for the first few minutes! #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray Will you be joining us for what is sure to be a rockin #eventprofs chat about education and certification? #eventprofs |
| @melissary .RT @carolyn_ray: Will you be joining us for what is sure to be a rockin #eventprofs chat about education and certification? #eventprofs |
| @IkeSingh RT @JeffHurt: Adding Satellite Sites To Your Hybrid Event Mix #eventprofs #virtual #pcma http://ow.ly/4RzTN |
| @melissary How is @twitter running for everybody tonight? Seeing a lot of the fail whale over here! #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray Hey @melissary I'm here and ready to chat! #eventprofs |
| @Eventige [VIDEO] 24 Hour Fitness: Derek Jeter Street Team - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCXauMNhE0M ---- #EventProfs #Street #Team #Gym #Fitness |
| @melissary The first question will be coming up in a couple minutes -- want to give everybody a chance to get here! #eventprofs |
| @melissary @carolyn_ray Hi Carolyn! How's your night going? :) #eventprofs |
| @eventprofs RT @carolyn_rayWill you be joining us for what is sure to be a rockin #eventprofs chat about education and certification? #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @melissary always wonderful and always well. This is my favorite nite of the week. And you? #eventprofs |
| @ASegar Finally I'm here. Hi guys! #eventprofs |
| @melissary @ASegar Hello :) thanks for stopping by! #eventprofs |
| @joyce_ma Hi everyone -- I'll be lurking in the chat today; a bit busy but ill try to jump in a bit! #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno I'm here too #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray Yay @asegar is here! We have an event innovator in residence :) #eventprofs |
| @melissary Okay, time for the first question! When entering the #eventprofs world, what education did you have? #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno had a bachelor's degree in finance. #eventprofs |
| @melissary .@michellebruno Finance!? Really? I hate math + numbers! Has that benefitted you in your events career? #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray Absolutely none from an event perspective...at least not professionally My thesis found that 33.3% had no formal event education #eventprofs |
| @SeoulSpeakers RT @GreenA_V: Looking forward to seeing @HGivner to discuss upcoming @eventleaders Audio class!! #eventprofs (@ Andaz 5th Avenue) http:/ ... |
| @michellebruno I'm guessing the business aspects of the degree helped to run the family biz and then my own. #eventprofs |
| @melissary .@carolyn_ray what made you decide, then, to work in events? #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley RT @melissary: Hello! I had a BFA/Interior Design Rt@melissary:When entering the #eventprofs world, what education did you have? #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @melissary I was bitten by the bug at age 3...it was destiny #eventprofs |
| @joyce_ma i had a fine arts degree.. then took a event mgmt college program when i had some experience. #eventprofs |
| @ASegar When entering the #eventprofs world, what education did I have? A Ph.D. in Physics. Highly relevant :-) #eventprofs |
| @eventconference Conferencesubmit.com: Annual International Conference on Mobile Communications, Networking and... http://bit.ly/fqz9EU #eventprofs |
| @joyce_ma @ASegar thats amazing! #eventprofs |
| @melissary .@ASegar extremely relevant! ;) What made you decide to go into events after obtaining your PhD? #eventprofs |
| @ASegar It's been a long strange trip… RT @joyce_ma: @ASegar thats amazing! #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno @melissary you? #eventprofs |
| @MPICareers #MPI : Assistant Director of Event Services - Hilton Los Angeles Airport - CA: Join the Hilton... http://bit.ly/lWNRf3 #eventprofs #jobs |
| @MPICareers #MPI : Special Events Coordinator - NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island - Manteo, NC: Job Title: Adm... http://bit.ly/kU45cF #eventprofs #jobs |
| @melissary @ASegar was that a Grateful Dead reference!? cc: @joyce_ma #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley @melissary: My family owned a restaurant/catering business for 15 yrs. I practiced design, now I'm back to events. #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray But we are so happy that you took that road @asegar #eventprofs |
| @ASegar @melissary I can't summarize the journey from physics Ph.D.=>event in one tweet. But behind all was a love of connecting people. #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno I totally get how one action causes another equal action--physics and events right? RT @ASegar: It's been a long strange trip… #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno I think the point is that events can be an acquired skill and also requires a world view/variety of experiences #eventprofs |
| @ASegar @michellebruno Idea for next book: "Newton's laws for event planners" #eventprofs |
| @rosiemesa @ASegar Most people I have met in comm/pr/event fields share your passion for connecting people. Including me! #eventprofs |
| @melissary Time for Q2 everybody! Do you hold any certification? What was your experience in getting certified? #eventprofs |
| @ASegar RT @michellebruno: …events can be an acquired skill and also require a world view/variety of experiences #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @ASegar @michellebruno Forget Newton...let's tackle Murphy first :) #eventprofs |
| @Pogby Fashionably late! Good evening everyone! @lizmazzei with Pogby here tonight. Had a BS in Intl Business and a BA in Spanish #eventprofs |
| @ASegar @rosiemesa Yes, that's my experience too. #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom Hey all. Just remembered chat is tonight =) #eventprofs |
| @melissary @Pogby @lizmazzei -- can you tutor me in Espanol? With one semester to complete and not taking it in 3yrs, I'm scared! #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @melissary certified by @WPIC (Wedding Planner's Institute of Canada) and a Master's of Communication Management. #eventprofs |
| @melissary @viktorixcom better late than never! :) #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley RT@michellebruno: Pt is that events can b an acquired skill & also requires a world view/variety of experiences <--Agree! #eventprofs |
| @Pogby @melissary Si si! Por supuesto seria un placer! #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom I got 4 years in the Navy, and almost got my BFA in photojournalism/journalism =) #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno I have CEM and CMP and (in May 2011) Masters in Prof Communication. #eventprofs |
| @melissary @michellebruno how was working towards your CMP? Did you find the process simple, difficult? #eventprofs |
| @Pogby Q2 - Certifications? In the US, what are there besides CMP? #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray Thesis data also says that 36.3% of planners have no event education leading to certification #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno My exp with prof certs was uneven. With CMP you are kind of learning on your own then exam. CEM is a series of classes #eventprofs |
| @melissary @Pogby that made me shake in my boots a little! #eventprofs |
| @melissary Unsure, this is a question I have as well! RT @Pogby: Q2 - Certifications? In the US, what are there besides CMP? #eventprofs |
| @ASegar Love the variety of education & life experience shared here. I have no certification, just tried to create conferences 4 30 yrs. #eventprofs |
| @Pogby @melissary hehehehe #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno thought the CMP process was doable (not simple) and exam was terrifying. #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom @melissary indeed #eventprofs |
| @melissary @michellebruno that's what I think as well - how long did the exam take to complete? #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @Pogby CSEP, CMP, CEM, CWP, WPICC (canadian), DWC, ABC, EWC (sorry for the alphabet soup) #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno there are certifications in nearly every niche of events in the U.S. it is a revenue source from many groups. #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom @ASegar do you theorize conferences first? that physics background has to be helpful somehow =) Attention to detail for sure! #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno I think about 2 hours. RT @melissary: @michellebruno that's what I think as well - how long did the exam take to complete? #eventprofs |
| @Pogby Wow thats alot! Talk about a good list! RT @carolyn_ray: @Pogby CSEP, CMP, CEM, CWP, WPICC (canadian), DWC, ABC, EWC #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley @michellebruno: If you were advising, would you promote sitting for the CMP? #eventprofs |
| @ASegar @viktorixcom I think attention to detail is vital for successful event planners, & physics training certainly emphasized that. #eventprofs |
| @Pogby @michellebruno As a source of revenue for those orgs thats great. Are they recognized across the industry? #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray I hate to toot my own horn but my thesis was on exactly this topic...if you want a copy send me a DM and I will get it to you. #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom RT @asegar: @viktorixcom I think attn 2 detail is vital 4 successful eventplanners & physics training certainly emphasized that #eventprofs |
| @Pogby Or should I say, are they ALL recognized? Do they help get better jobs? more pay? more clients? @michellebruno #eventprofs |
| @melissary @carolyn_ray I would actually LOVE a copy - I'll DM you my email after the chat! #eventprofs |
| @Pogby @carolyn_ray that would be great! We'll DM you #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno I never found that having a CMP opened any doors 4 me as an entrepreneur but I see ads for jobs requesting it. #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @Pogby @michellebruno a lot of orgs claim that they are but the truth is that many are not CSEP, CMP and CEM are recognized #eventprofs |
| @ASegar @viktorixcom But physics education did not help w/the people side; lack there drove me to leave academia #eventprofs |
| @melissary Going to go ahead with Q3: When hiring for your team/co, what qualifications do you seek? (Education, experience, certification) #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom @melissary @carolyn_ray hmmm great idea for an article =D certifications. #eventprofs |
| @Pogby Agreed! RT @viktorixcom: @melissary @carolyn_ray hmmm great idea for an article =D certifications. #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom @ASegar yes, i agree. academia lacks people skills which are so important these days. #eventprofs |
| @melissary @viktorixcom That is an awesome article idea - I'm on it! cc: @carolyn_ray #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno I have to say that I try to look at the person and not the resume. #eventprofs |
| @Pogby A3: A mix of exp and edu is most imp. Showing how can apply the diff. edu to the environment is also imp. #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom @melissary @carolyn_ray carolyn, do u know if anyone researched correlation of certifications & salaries? see if it helps? #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @viktorixcom @melissary I've written a few articles on the imp. of education/cert in the event industry and I'll gladly share #eventprofs |
| @ASegar Agree, though always check refs too! RT @michellebruno: I have to say that I try to look at the person and not the resume. #eventprofs |
| @melissary Side question for Q3: how about things you look for in the interview to demonstrate knowledge/experience? #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray A3- Most important for me is experience, attention to detail and ability to creatively solve problems on the spot #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @viktorixcom @melissary As far as I know, CIC will be releasing statistics on this in July #eventprofs |
| @Pogby Side A3: Real world examples and problem solving exercises help get to know more about the interviewee #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley @melissary: Q3 -Experience is first for me. Event pros often come from "untraditional" beginnings. Clear in this TL. #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno I like the "what would you do in this case questions" #eventprofs |
| @melissary @Pogby can you describe how an exercise would work? #eventprofs |
| @ASegar And charm! RT @carolyn_ray: A3- Most important 4 me: experience, attn 2 detail & ability 2 creatively solve problems on the spot #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom @carolyn_ray @melissary i shud get in touch, to see if we can do infographic when they release it =) #eventprofs |
| @Pogby exactly! RT @michellebruno: I like the "what would you do in this case questions" #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley RT @Pogby: Side A3: Real world ex. & problem solving exercises<--Agree! How would you handle x ?'s are the best. #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @ASegar as an EP you sometimes need to use charm to get what you want...(never bribery or tears) #eventprofs |
| @Pogby Ex exercise would be to setup a situation, pose a problem-The answer is not necessarily as imp as the process to find a solution #eventprofs |
| @ritmocity RT @DavidAdler: 10 Things You Never Knew You Could Do On LinkedIn http://read.bi/lCghVE #in #linkedin #socialmedia #eventprofs |
| @melissary Time for Q4! What about continuing education – yes or no, and in what fields (any outside of events?) #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley RT @Pogby: Ex - setup a situation, pose a problem-The answer is not necessarily as imp as the process to find a solution #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom @carolyn_ray @ASegar bribe them with your charm! #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom @melissary A4: brings my tweet back from previous chat: education is not s state, its a process! #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom @ChandraFarley @Pogby hmm sounds like reasoning section of LSAT =D #eventprofs |
| @ASegar Continuing education? As someone with big gaps in my knowledge, I learn from online resources & industry events #eventprofs |
| @Pogby A4: Continuing Edu is SO imp. Constantly learning is key! Maybe not thru certifs but read/blog/tweet/network r easy ways 2 learn #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley @melissary: A4- Yes! #Sustainability and what that means to the industry is top example. #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @melissary I'm biased as Ed. Director for @eventleaders but yes, continuing ed. & constantly brushing up on skills is critical #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom @carolyn_ray is there a link w/ more info on that research or something u heard? #eventprofs |
| @Pogby @viktorixcom @ChandraFarley learned from the interview questions at google ie. How many gas stations r in the US? Reason it out! #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @viktorixcom I was looking into it for something and that is what I was told #eventprofs |
| @Pogby @eventleaders is a great opp for continuing ed! and its online and on demand! @carolyn_ray: Im biased as Ed. Director... #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom @carolyn_ray thanks! #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @Pogby I'd have to agree, & am completely open to talking to anyone who wants to have in depth discussions or custom ed planning #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley @Pogby @viktorixcom: The one about ? many golf (maybe tennis) balls can fit in the bus is crazy! re:google interview questions #eventprofs |
| @Pogby @ChandraFarley @viktorixcom I love em! re: google interview ?'s :) #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom @ChandraFarley @Pogby as many as it takes =D #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley @ASegar: Agree, online tools have been key 2staying up to date on new trends & tools. #eventprofs RT@ASegar… (cont) http://deck.ly/~g2nJ1 |
| @Pogby RT @viktorixcom: @melissary A4: brings my tweet back from previous chat: education is not s state, its a process! #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom @ChandraFarley @ASegar part of what we're trying to do too =) #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray I think that #eventprofs need to encourage education because often we don't know what we don't know until we need to know it #eventprofs |
| @melissary @Pogby @ChandraFarley @viktorixcom -- can someone link me to the Google interview questions!? #eventprofs |
| @melissary Last question for the night! – what event organizations do you belong to? Which ones do you recommend people get involved in? #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno I am in IAEE now. Was in MPI but didn't get the benefit I hope for. #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray ISES is a given...incredible networking. Others worth looking into MPI, NACE, WIPA, GMIC, HSMAI, ABC, WIPA #eventprofs |
| @Pogby @melissary I just tried to find you the link by googling it! hahaha there were so many. re: google interview questions #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley @melissary: http://read.bi/kjgRqP Re: can someone link me to the Google interview questions!? #eventprofs |
| @Pogby Are there certain orgs/assoc. that are better for certain types of EP? certain types of vendors? etc? #eventprofs |
| @TOProject #eventprofs I've done all the alphabet orgs now I just "graze", no memberships |
| @melissary @Pogby haha I googled it also and got so many results! thank you @ChandraFarley for the link! #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley @melissary: Soon to be GMIC member. Working w/ my company to cover. #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno I meant "to" #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley @melissary: You're welcome! You'll get a kick out of it:) RT@melissary: thank you @ChandraFarley for the link! #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno I must say that from a technology standpoint MPI is very progressive and worth looking into. #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @Pogby absolutely. What are you looking for in particular? #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @michellebruno while simultaneously more focused on the corporate (meeting) side of events #eventprofs |
| @joyce_ma Bye everyone! I gotta run - I had fun reading along ;) thanks for moderating. #eventprofs |
| @Pogby @carolyn_ray For pogby any and all are imp because we work with to connect all diff stakeholders online. #eventprofs |
| @melissary @joyce_ma thanks for stopping by! #eventprofs |
| @Pogby Its also imp to consider what other benefits are there, is it just networking or are their edu opps? #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom Thanks all! It was fun as always. Stay tuned for a round up from our awesome @melissary #eventprofs |
| @melissary About time to end the chat for tonight, but feel free to keep conversing, and using the #eventprofs hashtag this week! #eventprofs |
| @melissary I hope everyone enjoyed the chat tonight! Next chat is Thursday! #eventprofs |
| @Pogby @michellebruno When you say technology in relation to MPI, how so? #eventprofs |
| @melissary Coming up soon! RT @viktorixcom: Thanks all! It was fun as always. Stay tuned for a round up from our awesome @melissary #eventprofs |
| @samcam05 RT @melissary: I hope everyone enjoyed the chat tonight! Next chat is Thursday! #eventprofs |
| @Pogby @melissary great job tonight! #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray @Pogby Many of them offer amazing education & additional benefits. Take a look at programming to get a better sense of offerings #eventprofs |
| @ASegar @melissary Wow, nice job moderating! One day, when you're a well known #eventprof I'll be able to say "I knew her when…" Thanks! #eventprofs |
| @michellebruno take a look at their WEC meeting. They have interesting formats, virtual content, social technology, etc. #eventprofs |
| @melissary @Pogby thank you!! :) #eventprofs |
| @Pogby Ditto! RT @ASegar: @melissary One day, when youre a well known #eventprof Ill be able to say "I knew her when…" Thanks! #eventprofs |
| @carolyn_ray Thanks to the awesome @melissary for moderating a great discussion. #eventprofs |
| @ChandraFarley @melissary: Glad I hopped in! RT@melissary: I hope everyone enjoyed the chat tonight! Next chat is Thursday! #eventprofs |
| @Pogby @carolyn_ray @michelleburno will definitely take a look. i would love to see a side by side comparison as its hard to join all #eventprofs |
| @viktorixcom Ditto! RT @carolyn_ray: Thanks to the awesome @melissary for moderating a great discussion. #eventprofs |
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