Wondering why you didn’t get a reply to that resume you sent out?
Most people trying to break into the events industry go about it in entirely the wrong way; you can't just take a course, graduate, and start applying for entry-level positions. Unlike most professions, a career in event planning does not require qualifications. Employers are looking for people with the right skills, personal qualities, and—above all else—experience. In this industry, getting hired doesn’t involve blindly sending out resumes to get experience; it's all about networking, contacts, and relationships.
This straight-talking, no-nonsense, guide aims to show job seekers the right way to go about it—with practical steps and action points to follow. You will learn:
- Why you don’t need qualifications or certifications to become an event planner
- How to decide if taking an event-planning course is right for you
- How to differentiate between credible and less trustworthy event-planning courses
- How to choose the most relevant event-planning course and how long to study for
- How to network, make contacts, and develop relationships in the events industry
- The specific skills and qualities that employers are looking for you to demonstrate
- The experience employers will be looking for on your resume
- How to get that experience when starting from scratch
- How to present that experience on your resume in the right way
- How to approach and get noticed by employers
- What to say and do in interviews—and what not to
Featuring advice from employers, recruiters, and senior event professionals with experience working for some the industry‘s leading players, including:
Jack Morton Worldwide, George P. Johnson, Imagination, Apple, Microsoft, UBM, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Linklaters, ACCESS Destination Services, International Travel Group, The Dorchester, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, FremantleMedia, Rhubarb Food Design, Chad Hudson Events, British Red Cross, and ESP Recruitment—the leading recruitment agency for the events industry.
Suitable for complete beginners or those who have already taken an event-planning course but are struggling to find work in the industry, this book reveals what employers are really looking for, to give you the best chance of getting hired.
For additional content, see this book's companion site at www.becomeaneventplanner.org
Informacja dotycząca wprowadzenia produktu do obrotu:
Ten produkt został wprowadzony na rynek przed 13 grudnia 2024 r. zgodnie z obowiązującymi wówczas przepisami (Dyrektywą o ogólnym bezpieczeństwie produktów). W związku z tym może on być nadal sprzedawany bez konieczności dostosowania do nowych wymogów wynikających z Rozporządzenia o Ogólnym Bezpieczeństwie Produktów (GPSR). Produkt zachowuje pełną legalność w obrocie, a jego jakość i bezpieczeństwo pozostają zgodne z obowiązującymi wcześniej standardami.
Information regarding product placement on the market:
This product was placed on the market before December 13, 2024, in accordance with the applicable regulations at the time (the General Product Safety Directive). As a result, it can continue to be sold without needing to meet the new requirements introduced by the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). The product remains fully compliant with all previously valid legal standards, ensuring its continued quality and safety.