{"id":15970,"date":"2018-11-29T13:45:09","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T18:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=15970"},"modified":"2018-11-29T13:45:09","modified_gmt":"2018-11-29T18:45:09","slug":"graduated-how-land-first-corporate-event-planning-job-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/graduated-how-land-first-corporate-event-planning-job-part-2","title":{"rendered":"Just Graduated? Here&#8217;s How to Land Your First Corporate Event Planning Job\u2014Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/tutors\/alyssa-perna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alyssa Perna<\/a><\/em><em> is the Head of Operations &amp; Productions for the Americas at Smithers and the lead instructor (and tutor!) for QC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/corporate-event-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corporate Event Planning course<\/a>. If you missed <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/11\/graduated-how-land-first-corporate-event-planning-job-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">part 1 of her job-hunt series<\/a>, she discusses how to make yourself competitive in the fierce job market. Today, in part 2 of her series, she\u2019ll go over what to do after getting your foot through the door!<\/em><\/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\/11\/graduated-how-land-first-corporate-event-planning-job-part-2\/#Ask_for_informational_interviews_or_find_a_mentor\" >Ask for informational interviews or find a mentor<\/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\/11\/graduated-how-land-first-corporate-event-planning-job-part-2\/#Craft_compelling_cover_letters\" >Craft compelling cover letters<\/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\/11\/graduated-how-land-first-corporate-event-planning-job-part-2\/#Prepare_for_your_first_interview\" >Prepare for your first interview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/graduated-how-land-first-corporate-event-planning-job-part-2\/#Be_flexible_and_dont_give_up\" >Be flexible and don\u2019t give up!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_for_informational_interviews_or_find_a_mentor\"><\/span>Ask for informational interviews or find a mentor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15979\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Event-in-post-135x135-47.jpg\" alt=\"event planning school graduate thinking\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Event-in-post-135x135-47.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Event-in-post-135x135-47-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As your search progresses, you may find it difficult to know exactly what a specific job may entail. Reach out to people currently in a role you desire to ask them for <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Informational_interview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an informational interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>An informational interview is where a job seeker sits down with the employer to learn about the position and the grand scheme of the industry and career path. The employer also benefits from learning about an eager candidate who they can choose to add to their pool of future, potential hires.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve found someone who goes above and beyond in providing you with guidance and expertise in the industry, ask them to become your mentor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Craft_compelling_cover_letters\"><\/span>Craft compelling cover letters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you find the perfect job, you must to write a compelling cover letter to supplement your application. A great cover letter will draw the reader in right from the first sentence. In the body, it should progress to confidently showcase your skills and experiences through facts and data. You must perfect your spelling and grammar as this is the employer\u2019s first impression on your communication skills.<\/p>\n<p>Every cover letter should be customized to the job you are applying to. I have a few cover letters I keep on-hand in case a job I like pops up. If I decide to apply, I incorporate key words and terms from the job description to enhance and customize my cover letter for that specific role.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_for_your_first_interview\"><\/span>Prepare for your first interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15973\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Event-in-post-135x135-45.jpg\" alt=\"girl doing a phone screening interview for a corporate events job\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Event-in-post-135x135-45.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Event-in-post-135x135-45-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You applied and were contacted by HR (Human Resources.) Great work! Now it\u2019s time for the initial interview. This typically consists of a phone screening with a representative of the human resources department. The HR rep is jumping on the phone with you to assess a few key elements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can you \u201ctalk the talk\u201d? Your resume and cover letter were impressive, but can you communicate effectively and present yourself as a true professional?<\/li>\n<li>Did you research the company, what they do, and what the role may entail?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have sincere excitement about the opportunity and interest in the company?<\/li>\n<li>Do your salary requirements fit within the range that the opportunity is able to compensate?<\/li>\n<li>Do you seem like a possible fit for the company culture?<\/li>\n<li>What questions do you have about the opportunity, or the organization?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2015\/02\/job-interview-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be prepared for the initial interview<\/a> by practicing your answers out loud prior to the screening. You may also wish to write down your responses ahead of time do thorough research on the company and what the role entails. The phone screening and the HR rep act as the gatekeepers towards progressing through the rest of the interview process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_flexible_and_dont_give_up\"><\/span>Be flexible and don\u2019t give up!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My first full-time job was not in event planning, and it not by choice. When I was starting my career, I had a few <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/05\/learn-about-event-planner-internships-part\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event planning internships<\/a> under my belt. But most of the entry-level event planning jobs I wanted required a few years of full-time experience. Having flexibility and never giving up eventually got me where I wanted to be.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15975\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Event-in-post-135x135-46.jpg\" alt=\"keynote speak at a large corporate conference\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Event-in-post-135x135-46.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Event-in-post-135x135-46-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My first full-time job was providing customer service for a public relations and earned media company. While it wasn\u2019t the most ideal \u201cfirst\u201d job given my career plans to become an event planner, I kept my foot in the door. I continued to gain additional skills and experiences in event planning.<\/p>\n<p>I volunteered to lead the organization\u2019s Charitable Giving Committee where we planned and organized fundraising events for a nonprofit organization. I also volunteered my skills at various nonprofit organizations to continue adding experiences to my resume. This all eventually leading to my first full-time job as an event manager at a local museum a few years later.<\/p>\n<p>The point is, be flexible and don\u2019t give up. While event planning is a rewarding career, it is competitive. You must be flexible and strategic with how you maneuver opportunities to take your career to the next level!<\/p>\n<p>All tutors at QC Event School had to start somewhere. If you follow the tips and advice given in this post (and the last!), I\u2019m confident that your job hunt will progress. You\u2019ll land that first job opportunity in events in no time.<\/p>\n<p>Happy hunting!<\/p>\n<p>Do you have any tips you\u2019d like to share with our readers? 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