subject: A Career in Event Planning [print this page] Event planning is a part of event management and from a career standpoint; it is a relatively new field. To pursue a career in event planning, a person should have good communication, problem solving as well as management and organization skills. Since event planners have to manage all the aspects of the event, it is essential that they are able to handle the responsibilities and stress that are related to this job.
Logistics play an essential role in event management, especially the co-ordination of supplies and services. There are a number of resources that have to be effectively managed for the event to be successful. It is for this reason that an event planner should be able to effectively handle all the logistics in the most optimum manner.
Event planning is a perfect career option for those who enjoy interacting with other people. An event planner has to possess traits such as confidence, creativity, team skills and diligence, in order to be successful at his job.
Although a professional qualification is not essential for becoming an event planner, people with Bachelors Degree (Business Administration) Marketing are generally preferred. Further, an MBA degree or masters in hospitality administration can significantly boost the prospects of an event planner.
Advertising and Marketing are included in event planning since an event planner has to advertise and market his/her event to promote it. This point is of special importance in the business world since an organization has to ensure that the attendees leave the event with a favorable impression.
Thus event planning is an exciting and challenging career option; provided that the event planner possesses the desired traits.
