Are you organized, someone who can multi-task, who loves a challenge? Are you a people person, who has the ability to makes a lot of contacts and does not usually have problems getting thing done your way? Then you may be interested in a career in Event management.

The average person who works in Event management manages the design and planning of all types of meetings and special events for a business or organization. They coordinate all amenities as well as all of the accommodations for the event. They may monitor as well as control the event business and negotiates the contracts that are required to hold the event as well as much, much more. This is a person who is not afraid to take on a challenge and has a can do attitude. They need to know and understand the who, what, when, where and why. They may spend days, weeks, months or even years ensuring that an event happens as it was designed and perceived. One who does this well is rewarded for their hard work with a median salary of approximately $75,000 once you have been in the field for three to five years.

Some people come into a career in Event management with no formal training whatsoever. Many times these are people who have worked in a business, or hospitality career and found themselves good at performing such task, and found or created a career doing Event management. Other people have sought training and may hold a Bachelors degree in marketing, tourism, hospitality or even business administration. Most Event management positions do not require an advanced degree but if you want to work major trade shows, conventions, or Olympic size events you may want to consider a masters degree in hospitality management or a MBA.

Event management is a very exciting and rewarding career for the right person. With billions and billions of dollars spent every year on special events and the market continuing to grow, you will find more and more opportunities to break into this career locally as well as globally. If you are serious about a career in Event management you may want to start with small local events. Volunteer for community events to help to get experience and get your name out. Figure out what types of events are you the best at coordinating and then concentrate on that area. Get specialized training in wedding planning or other types of events, but most of all enjoy yourself.

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