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Conference Planners - Physical Demands

Meeting and convention planners frequently:

  • Repeat the same movements.
  • Sit for long periods of time.
  • Stand for long periods of time.

It is important for meeting and convention planners to be able to:

  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for meeting and convention planners to be able to:

  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
  • Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
  • Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
  • Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
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  • Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
  • Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
  • Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
  • Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.