Accelerating Your Event Planning Career

According to Forbes, event planner is the 5th most stressful job in the United States. If that’s the case, why does anyone choose to get into the meetings and events industry? It might have something to do with the exhilaration that comes from creating an experience that attendees will remember for a lifetime. So how do you break into the event planning industry, and once you get started–how do make sure you’re on the right path to accelerate your career?

We sat down with five successful planners who have worked for years to earn a seat at the executive table within their organizations. They’ve divulged their hard-earned secrets to help you uncover their keys to career advancement. From switching career paths, to choosing to continue their education, their experience will show you how to get where you want to be in the meetings and events industry.
 

You’ll hear from:

• The Millennial Planner
• The Meeting Coordinator
• The Audio Visual Expert
• The Virtual Event Planner
• The TPP-Turned Corporate Special Events Planner