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Conference Planners - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, meeting and convention planners:

Interpersonal Relationships

  • Have a high level of social contact. They frequently talk to customers, coworkers, service providers, and others.
  • Communicate by telephone, e-mail, letters, memos, and in person on a daily basis.
  • Are responsible for the work done by those they supervise or hire.
  • Are placed in conflict situations on a weekly basis. People may become angry or discourteous if something goes wrong.
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  • Are somewhat responsible for the health and safety of others.
  • Nearly always work as part of a team.

Physical Work Conditions

  • Usually work indoors, but may work outdoors on rare occasions.
  • Are sometimes exposed to loud sounds or noise levels that may be distracting.
  • Work near others. They often share the same work space with other planners and assistants.
  • Travel to different work sites in a car, truck, or van.

Work Performance

  • Must be very exact in their work so that events go smoothly.
  • Make decisions that greatly impact their employer's reputation and finances.
  • Make decisions that affect clients and coworkers on a daily basis. They rarely consult a supervisor before deciding a course of action.
  • Set nearly all their daily tasks and goals without consulting another first.
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  • Work in a moderately competitive atmosphere. They must abide by strict daily deadlines.
  • Repeat the same physical or mental activities.

Hours/Travel

  • Travel to look over possible meeting and convention sites.
  • Often work more than 40 hours per week.
  • May work nights and weekends.
  • Typically work a set schedule, except when traveling.
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.