5 Ways for Talent to Specialize their Expertise
The new workforce is a skill set workforce and that means talent with specialized skills is in high demand, particularly in the event and hospitality industry. Job positions that did not exist or were not as important two years ago are now necessities for virtual, hybrid, and live meetings and events. It’s important for talent to stay up to date on the latest certifications, technologies, and expertise needed in the industry–not only to stand out from the competition but to also help meet customers’ needs in the changing work landscape.
In this article, we’ll explore the top talent requests companies make for the event and hospitality industry (both freelance and full-time) and five ways talent can specialize to meet the new position demands.
Top Talent Requests for Event & Hospitality
Many talent requests we receive at Soundings are from companies seeking meeting and event professionals specializing in specific technology and event production for virtual events and hybrid event integration. For the return to live events, we receive many requests for project managers, meeting planners, and on-site travel directors.
Top freelance job position requests:
Top full-time position requests:
Sales
Project Management
Event Management
Event Production
To acquire the needed specialties, talent must continually upskill, gain relevant certifications, and practice niche skill sets in the appropriate settings to master them.
Specialize with Soundings Thrive
Soundings Thrive supports talents' specialization journeys–whether freelance or full-time–by helping them identify needed skills and then providing them with everything they need to learn and grow them.
Here are five ways talent can specialize in the event and hospitality industry when they join the Thrive community:
1) Continued Education
Build upon your skills and grow new ones. All Thrive members gain exclusive access to our library, filled with webinars, CEU, educational articles, special offers, and more.
2) Leadership coaching
Soundings Thrive is on the pulse of the industries we serve. We keep our network informed on industry trends, the future of work, and how to stand out. We also offer one-on-one counseling to help you identify your passions and where to grow your skills.
3) Certifications
Stand out from the competition and continue to improve your education as the industry evolves by obtaining certifications. We partner with top event and hospitality organizations whose certifications are desired among employers. Thrive members get free or discounted certifications so you can keep growing.
4) Skillset practice
We offer a Platform Playground that allows Thrive members to participate in mock events, gain virtual event experience, and see how far their skillsets can go. Learn with and from other Thrive members and industry experts on the Soundings team.
5) Social community
Thrive is focused on community because we understand the power it has on an individual’s learning and development. Attend Thrive social hours, meetups, virtual events, and talent showcases to connect with fellow freelancers and discover new perspectives and what’s new in the industry.
The Soundings team is hyper-focused on setting Thrive members up for success. We operate with a people-first approach to get to know you and your needs, and then we find you the jobs that highlight the jobs/skillsets you like to use most.
Whether you’re looking for freelance or full-time work, Soundings Thrive will find you work you love. We are committed to personally helping you grow your career.
We’d love to hear about your passions and the type of work you’re looking for! Learn more about the Soundings Thrive Community and join us for free here.