Have you ever booked a holiday stay that looked perfect online\u2026 but once you arrived, it just didn\u2019t feel right?<\/p>\n
That happened to me recently. My husband and I were away on a mini-break (just the two of us!), and although the accommodation was exactly as described, it wasn\u2019t quite right for us. It wasn\u2019t about the property; it was about fit<\/em>.<\/p>\n My husband knows me well. After nearly 30 years of holidays together, he understands that the place we stay shapes how valuable that time feels to me. So, as I overheard him telling one of our sons, \u201cI\u2019m 99% sure we\u2019ll be moving accommodation tomorrow,\u201d<\/em> I was already searching for alternatives.<\/p>\n The next morning, we checked into a new place. It wasn\u2019t fancier. It wasn\u2019t more expensive. But it felt right. So much so that we\u2019ve already booked to return.<\/p>\n This got me thinking about event careers and recruitment <\/strong>and the power of fit<\/em>.<\/p>\n When a Job Doesn\u2019t Feel Right<\/strong><\/p>\n Sometimes, a job role can look fantastic on paper. The company has a strong reputation. The job description matches your skills. The salary and benefits tick the right boxes.<\/p>\n But once you\u2019re in the role, it just doesn\u2019t feel right.<\/p>\n Maybe the culture is different from what you expected. Maybe the team dynamic isn\u2019t what you thrive on. Maybe the pace or style of work doesn\u2019t suit you.<\/p>\n And that\u2019s OK. It doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ve failed. It simply means you haven\u2019t found the right environment yet, just like my first holiday rental.<\/p>\n Why Honesty Matters in Interviews<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the hardest parts of moving on from a role that wasn\u2019t right is explaining it in interviews. Many candidates worry about sounding negative, so they gloss over the details or create a generic reason for leaving.<\/p>\n But here\u2019s the thing: being honest about what didn\u2019t work can actually help you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n When you can explain clearly why a previous role wasn\u2019t the right fit, whether it was the culture, the management style, the processes and ways of working, the team dynamic, or the environment, it gives your interviewer valuable insight. Not only does it show self-awareness, but it also helps them explain how things work in their company.<\/p>\n This way, you both get to assess whether it feels like the right match.<\/p>\n A Real Example from Events Recruitment<\/strong><\/p>\n Earlier this year, I worked with an events professional who had exactly this challenge. On paper, their previous role ticked all the boxes, but in reality, the people and environment weren\u2019t a good fit.<\/p>\n Once they were able to articulate this, I adjusted the interview process for their next opportunities. Instead of focusing solely on skills and experience, I made sure they had:<\/p>\n The result? They found a role that fits perfectly. Not because it was fancier or better paid, but because it matched their values, working style, and the type of people they wanted to spend their days with. They are now thriving in their event career.<\/p>\n Lessons for Event Professionals and Employers<\/strong><\/p>\n Just like choosing holiday accommodation, choosing the right job is about more than ticking boxes. It\u2019s about how it feels<\/em>.<\/p>\n For candidates in the events industry<\/strong>, this means:<\/p>\n For employers and hiring managers<\/strong>, it means:<\/p>\n Final Thought<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s a holiday rental or a career in events, the lesson is the same: fit matters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The right environment can make all the difference to your happiness, performance, and growth. And when you find it, you\u2019ll know because it just feels right.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re an events professional looking for a role that truly fits, or an employer wanting to build the right team, get in touch. At JB Recruitment, we specialise in connecting people and organisations where culture and skills align.<\/p>\n Because the right fit isn\u2019t just nice to have, it\u2019s essential.<\/p>\n Start the conversation today \u2192 call 0203 488 2620 | email helen@jbrecruitment.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Jackson Barnes Recruitment<\/strong>\u00a0delivers international recruitment solutions within the events, media, and publishing sectors. Jackson Barnes recruits Graduate to MD level in the following positions:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Researcher<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Conference producer<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Event Marketing<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Sales \u2013 delegate, sponsorship & Business Development<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Event Manager<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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