Note To Self: Become Event Planner

There is a voice in your head saying, Become event planner

. It has been there for a while now. It wont go away. You have been ignoring it for one simple reason: youre not sure how one goes about pursing a career in event planning anyway. The answer as with so many things in life is to break it down into smaller steps.

Become event planner step #1

Draw up a list of event planning courses in your area. Many community colleges offer a training program that will soothe that become event planner voice in your head in no time.

Become event planner step #2

Phone the schools on your list. Find out if they offer campus tours or open houses.

Become event planner step #3

Visit the schools on your list. Take a notebook or smart phone with you so that you can jot down your impressions of each campus. Ideally, you should speak to:

someone in administration

teachers

students, past and present.

When you are visiting schools, make a note of how long the commute takes. Can you get to the school on public transit? Will you need to drive?

Become event planner step #4

Apply to the school of your choice. With a little luck, you will be accepted.

Become event planner step #5

Throw yourself into your studies! Most event planning courses are short just one or two years long so students must be prepared to make the most out of the short time.

What kind of courses will you be taking to, as the voice says, become event planner?

how to co-ordinate events

how to manage a tour

how to manage venues

basics of graphic design

event planning software

budgeting

managing risk

Become event planner step #6

You should also try to get some real-life experience to bolster your CV when you graduate. You can:

do a co-op course

work as an intern

volunteer to organize a fundraiser for a non-profit

organize an event for your family

Become event planner step #7

When you graduate, be sure to use the career placement services at the school of your choice to ease your transition into the working world. Remember that your teachers are valuable resources. A recommendation letter from a teacher who knows you well may help you land your first job, finally silencing that Become event planner voice in your head for good. Next step: find an aspiring event planner to mentor!

by: Percy Evans

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