Become an Event Planner: Secrets for Getting Hired from Employers Recruiters and Event Professionals

Wondering why you didnt 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 cant 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 doesnt involve blindly sending out resumes to get experience; its 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 dont need qualifications or certifications to become an event plannerHow to decide if taking an event-planning course is right for youHow to differentiate between credible and less trustworthy event-planning coursesHow to choose the most relevant event-planning course and how long to study forHow to network make contacts and develop relationships in the events industryThe specific skills and qualities that employers are looking for you to demonstrateThe experience employers will be looking for on your resumeHow to get that experience when starting from scratchHow to present that experience on your resume in the right wayHow to approach and get noticed by employersWhat to say and do in interviews--and what not toFeaturing advice from employers recruiters and senior event professionals with experience working for some the industrys 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 books companion site at www.becomeaneventplanner.org