FabJob Guide to Become an Event Planner, 4th edition - Softcover

Jan L; Riddell; Carol Palmatier; Tag Goulet; Peter J. Gallanis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1897286007 ISBN 13: 9781897286005

Publisher: FabJob.com, 2006

Synopsis

Event planners have an exciting, high-paying job that allows them to use their creativity to organize fun and important events such as fairs and festivals, charity fundraisers, parties, conferences, meetings, grand openings, political events, trade shows, reunions and more. In this book, successful event planners share insider tips and expert advice on how to break into event planning. You will learn step-by-step how to plan an event (including how to get sponsors and celebrities for the event). The book includes information about more than a dozen types of organizations that hire event planners and the best ways to contact them, where event planning jobs are advertised, what employers look for, how to prepare a resume that stands out, plus other ways to find a job. You will learn how to get practical experience, and create an impressive portfolio even with no previous experience. The book also explains how to start an event planning business for little or no money. It covers: potential clients, marketing, pricing, and where to get creative ideas for events. Also included are valuable resources for event planners, information to become certified as a professional event planner, and more. The CD-ROM that comes with the book includes many helpful samples and checklists that can be used to plan events.

About this title

About the Author:

The contributors to this guide have planned hundreds of events of all kinds. Authors Jan L. Riddell, Carol Palmatier, Tag Goulet and Peter J. Gallanis have a combined total of than 40 years of experience planning a wide variety of events, from private parties to business meetings to public events attracting thousands of people.

Review:

Not sure how to get started as an event organizer? Proven ideas to get you started planning parties and conferences. --Woman's World Magazine

This guide from FabJob is particularly impressive, and not merely for career-changers. If you've ever been assigned the duty of pulling together an event at work, or you're about to host your family reunion, then this must-have book is for you. Checklists and business templates are in place, along with spicy insider tips and info on how to get this kind of business off the ground. --Jill Florio, Editor, BellaOnline

About this edition

• Publisher: FabJob.com
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1897286007
• ISBN 13: 9781897286005
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 262