Career theory and major event employment.

This chapter discusses the application of career theories, in this case to major events. It is argued that, as pulsating organizations, the episodic nature of major events, and the need to expand and contract an organization and staffing over a short period of time, brings different challenges than the more constant work patterns found in the convention industry. The chapter examines the impact of generational change on employment, focusing on the emergence of Generation Y in the workforce. Two key changes that have impacted on major events careers are identified. First, the creation of an internal labour market by key staff rotating between different major event organizations and, secondly, the establishment of companies running multiple events.