{"id":14112,"date":"2018-03-30T07:00:19","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T12:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=14112"},"modified":"2018-03-30T07:00:19","modified_gmt":"2018-03-30T12:00:19","slug":"changing-careers-how-to-become-an-event-planner-at-any-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/changing-careers-how-to-become-an-event-planner-at-any-age","title":{"rendered":"Changing Careers: How to Become an Event Planner at Any Age"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Event and wedding planning is a dream career for many people. Something about designing and bringing events to life screams career goals. Once a planner, always a planner \u2013 it\u2019s very easy to fall head over heels for this job. Plus, there is so much room for career and personal growth in the industry. Many planners end up running their own businesses, offering event decor or owning their own event venues! It can seriously be so exciting. But, how do you get started?<\/p>\n<p>Changing careers can feel a lot like taking a leap into the dark. Right now, all you may know is that you want to plan events and weddings for a living. We can offer you a little guidance. The experience really doesn\u2019t need to be as scary or stressful as it seems. Whether you are young or already established in your career, there is a way to begin working toward your goal of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/01\/event-planning-101-become-wedding-planner\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">becoming an event planner.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Continue reading to learn how  you can transition towards an event planning career, no matter your age or situation!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/changearch1-1.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor brick and floral wedding decor\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/changearch1-1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/changearch1-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/changing-careers-how-to-become-an-event-planner-at-any-age\/#Evaluate\" >Evaluate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/changing-careers-how-to-become-an-event-planner-at-any-age\/#Your_next_step\" >Your next step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/changing-careers-how-to-become-an-event-planner-at-any-age\/#Entering_the_Industry\" >Entering the Industry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evaluate\"><\/span>Evaluate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A little thinking can go a long way. Sometimes you just need to take some time to reflect and evaluate on where you are now and where you would like to be. A career change isn\u2019t something you want to happen without adequate preparation. This is why it\u2019s so important to evaluate what you need to do in order to be comfortable enough to switch careers. If you\u2019re interested in event planning, you won\u2019t want to jump in without any training. This means that you may have to keep your current job while you\u2019re studying up on event planning. You\u2019ll also want to sort out how long you are willing to wait for your career change. Are you hoping to get started this summer, or is a career change a few years away? Consider the prices of the training you\u2019ll need as well, and don\u2019t forget that progress is always slow at first. Maybe you would like to keep a part-time job or freelance as you transition!<\/p>\n<p>Write down your plan, and don\u2019t be shy with the details. After all, as an event planner you\u2019ll need to get used to being detail-oriented. Don\u2019t forget to allow room for error. It is always better to be over prepared in terms of planning and finances. If you like to crunch numbers, you\u2019re in luck! A dream board is also a great tool. You can write out your current situation, where you would like to be, and all the steps you need to complete in between! Plus, dream boards are a great little dose of inspo to wake up to in the morning!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/changeindoortable.jpg\" alt=\"wedding table setting\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/changeindoortable.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/changeindoortable-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_next_step\"><\/span>Your next step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, you think you have the details sorted out. It\u2019s time to actually take action. Most of you will need training, unless you\u2019ve been working in the event and wedding industry for some time. But even then, freshening up your knowledge is never a bad idea!<\/p>\n<p>Have you started looking into event planning courses? It\u2019s a good idea to do some thorough research. What you look for in a school will depend on your current situation \u2013 flexibility with your schedule, different payment plans, work from home, etc.. Once you\u2019ve established this criterion, start looking for courses that match your goals.<\/p>\n<p>You will also want to make sure that you know what you\u2019re looking for in terms of course content. There\u2019s no point in spending your time, energy, or money on anything that won\u2019t prepare you properly . When you finish your training, you should feel ready to take on the industry! Experience is also very important, but by getting certified, you\u2019ll have a better chance of making your first few industry experiences good ones.<\/p>\n<p>Your event or wedding planning school should be reputable, check its reviews! Their courses should teach you how to plan events from start to finish. This includes learning about the industry, how to deal with clients and vendors, making and sticking to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/03\/event-planning-course-sample-the-budget-breakdown\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a budget<\/a>, and executing on the day-of!<br \/>\nDedicate the necessary time and energy to learning all that you can about event planning. If you\u2019re passionate it won\u2019t be hard!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/changetable.jpg\" alt=\"rustic wedding table setting\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/changetable.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/changetable-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entering_the_Industry\"><\/span>Entering the Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve completed <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2015\/10\/youre-a-certified-event-planner-now-what\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">your training<\/a>, you\u2019ll be ready to actually become an event planner. Remember that plan we suggested you make? It\u2019s time to pull it out! Depending on your situation, you\u2019ll enter the industry differently.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re young and don\u2019t have too many responsibilities, you may be able to dive right in! But, if you already have a career or other commitments, diving in could be too risky for you. We one hundred percent understand that. If this is the case for you, maybe <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2015\/06\/should-you-quit-your-day-job\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">working part-time as an event planner<\/a> will be a good option at first. At least until you feel you\u2019re ready to turn your passion into a full time career.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, we can offer career advice that can benefit aspiring event planners of any age. First and foremost, approach this transition with a positive attitude! Event planning is not a career for introverts; strong communication skills are a must! If you have a positive attitude, this will help you give off better first impressions and help you build important industry connections.<\/p>\n<p>Put yourself out there! <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/08\/7-musts-include-event-planning-portfolio\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A portfolio<\/a> is a great way to share your skills. Even if you haven\u2019t planned any real events, you should have assignments from your event planning courses that show your skills. Try to include examples of your creativity, ability to budget, follow instruction and accommodate the needs of different clients and events. Your portfolio may not be as full as you would like it to be, but that\u2019s all part of starting out. Be sure to update your portfolio as you plan more and more events.<\/p>\n<p>Another great way to enter the industry is by actually planning an event to show off your skills. This is especially great if you\u2019re looking to start your own event planning business. If you are looking to enter the industry part-time, planning an event is also a great way to build your portfolio to impress employers. Your friends and family are also a great resource. Take every birthday, anniversary and milestone as an opportunity to gain experience!<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, focus on your professionalism. If you are looking to be hired as an event planner, you\u2019ll need some basic business skills. Polish your resume writing, networking, and interview skills, as well as your portfolio. We promise that investing time in your professional skills will pay off!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/changeheart.jpg\" alt=\"heart shaped lighting \" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/changeheart.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/changeheart-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do you have experience transitioning careers? Share your tips and experiences in the comments below!<\/p>\n<h3 align = \"center\"><i>Are you ready to take the next step toward becoming an event planner? 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