Candidate FAQ.

Why join our tribe?

Like you, we live and breathe events! We love events and we are passionate about helping you find your next dream role. We know that when you are looking for a new job, it has to be challenging and the right cultural fit for you. We help find you roles that may not be advertised publicly. We do the leg work for you. We are here to support you in the next step of your journey. Let’s go!

What kind of roles do you recruit for?

Events, Events and ONLY Events Jobs. At KIN + CO. we recruit Permanent (Direct Hire), Contract (Direct Hire) and Contract (Independent Contractor/Freelancer) roles for our clients. We recruit such an array of events roles across a broad spectrum of industries, it’s hard to name them all. Check out our About page for more details on specific roles and the industries we cover. If you have events experience, we would LOVE to hear from you.

What if I don’t have events experience?

We generally are only able to assist experienced events talent as that is what our clients require our services for. But if you’re interested in joining our events tribe, there are many ways in which to build your experience. Find an internship with an events agency. Volunteer for local events. Learn event management platforms or virtual event platforms. Take an event management course! Events exist in every organization and will teach you valuable skills including project management, technical, creative, design, sales and client management. So go dive into the events world and come register with us as a candidate on our Join Our Talent Network page!

Where can you help me find a job?

We are currently providing recruitment services nationally across the US, primarily in California, New York, Illinois, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Oregon and Washington state. That is where the majority of our clients are focused. However, if you are outside these markets, we still encourage you to Get in touch as the market has transitioned to more remote and work-from-home opportunities. Or you might be willing to relocate for the dream role!

I’m excited about KIN + CO.! What now?

So we can help you find your dream events role, there are two options:

Click here to find our currently available Jobs.

OR please follow this link to Join Our Talent Network. This option allows you to upload your resume so we can consider you for future roles (if you are not interested in the ones that we currently have listed).

So what happens after I provide my resume?

We are so delighted that you have chosen us to help you. Be assured, that we do review every application that we receive. In due course, one our Recruitment Consultants will connect with you to discuss your experience, qualifications and opportunities, when the right opportunity arises.

Does KIN + CO. provide resume writing services?

Sorry, we do not provide resume writing services. But we have some great resume writing tips, that we are happy to share with you after you register with us. We also thoroughly review your resume and offer feedback and guidance to ensure your resume is tailored to the specific needs of each client and role.

Does KIN + CO. charge me anything?

Absolutely not! Never. There is no cost ever for our candidates to use our services.

Why do the job advertisements not list the Client’s name?

Great question! Our Clients come to us to help them find their dream events employee. Simply put, they need us to manage the recruitment process for them as they are busy running events. Their name is not listed, as it protects their privacy so that they can focus on what they do best, running events. Rest assured, if you are the right person for the role, we will disclose the Client to you. We only send you across to the Client if you are interested in the role, and you have approved us to do so.

What are your COVID-19 protocols?

KIN + CO. is proud to stand by our events industry colleagues in the battle against COVID-19. We are partnering with global coalitions such as Live for Life and Go LIVE Together to support the safe reopening of the events industry and the legislative efforts to support the events industry, its employees and partners. We are placing the health and safety of our staff, candidates + clients foremost, therefore the bulk of interviews and meetings are currently conducted via virtual and teleconferencing platforms (e.g. Zoom, Google Hangouts). No candidate is required to attend an in-person interview. However, in the event of a requested in-person interview, the candidate may be asked to undertake certain COVID-19 protocols including, but not limited to, mask wearing, social distancing, COVID screening questions, COVID testing.

Stay safe, informed, engaged and positive as we collectively make a safe return to live events for the world.