No issue is too small. Get in the habit of creating tables or to-do lists for all your projects. Network All meeting planners must know how to network. Networking puts you in touch with different types of people and resources. Most important, networking can help you find a meeting planner position.
Most associations go to their industry contacts first when looking for a new employee.
You never know where a good job recommendation can come from, so you need to circulate, maintain your contacts, and take advantage of every networking opportunity. Consider anyone you speak with a possible contact. Networking also helps you find mentors and puts you in contact with peers who understand the association business. Not everyone is a natural at networking. It is hard to go into a room full of people you don't know and strike up conversation.