With the popularity of shows such as "The Xfactor" and "I'm a Celebrity get me out of here" event jobs and AV jobs are become more sought after.
Nothing quite beats seeing events live rather than on television. Those of you who have been to TV shows, festivals and sporting events will know how exciting they are and the same can be said of those working behind the scenes.
It's not hard to see why as working within the events industry can be a very rewarding job. Pulling of the shows mentioned above professionally takes some exceptional planning and organisational skills. Also the pay is pretty good even after only just a few years experience.
People working in this industry need to be able to work in a fast passed environment where on the spot decisions will need to be made. Being able to work in a team is essential as you will need to liaise with venue staff, managers and those actually speaking or entertaining.
The jobs in the events industry are endless; there are the catering services, audio visual jobs, transportation services, event production and management to name just a few.
To get to the top in this industry isn't hard, as long as you're prepared to work hard and start at the bottom. One way to get valuable experience is to offer yourself as a volunteer and work your way up. The top event planners will have the most experience and background knowledge which can only be gained by working at such events.
Finding work in the events industry isn't tricky if you know where to look. There are many magazines which are also online which list jobs available. Newspapers are another place to look but the best place is to find an events and audio visual recruitment agency. There are plenty of these and can be found online. Many allow you to upload your CV so they can match you best with the jobs available.