Monday, May 25, 2009

Event Planner


Event planners organize events for a living. They plan the event, coordinate it, market it, and do all the accounting work involved. They must do whatever it takes to make an event run smoothly and on budget. Event planners plan all kinds of events including conventions, trade shows, travel exhibits, and weddings. They have to make sure the location is good, and that the location can hold a certain number of people. They have to arrange food and entertainment and promots the event. They also need to make sure that everything runs smoothly during the actual event.


Event planners work in a variety of settings. In addition to working in their offices, they may spend time visiting suppliers (florists, caterers, etc.). They have to be at the location to make sure everything goes according to plan. Sometimes, they may be at events for a couple of days or weeks. The work isn't usually physically demanding, but it is a high pressure job that can be mentally tiring. Event planners work long hours including nights and weekends.


Salaries for event planners differ depending on the employer, experience, and whether they work full or part time. Most people in this proffesion earn between $25,000 and $70,000 a year. Average earnings are around $36,000 a year. Experienced and well-established planners may earn an upwards of $70,000 a year.


I think this job would be good for me because I can work well under pressure. I am very organized and good at planning things. I work well with people and am able to work up to other's standards. The cons for this job are long hours and weekend shifts. It would be mentally demanding and tiring. The salary is also pretty good for a job like this.

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