{"id":16255,"date":"2019-02-07T07:17:55","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T12:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=16255"},"modified":"2019-02-07T07:17:55","modified_gmt":"2019-02-07T12:17:55","slug":"how-to-get-experience-become-a-corporate-event-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/how-to-get-experience-become-a-corporate-event-planner","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Experience as a Corporate Event planner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the biggest hurdles of breaking into any industry is gaining experience. If you\u2019re a novice, how can you land those precious event planner jobs without experience, and how can you gain experience without a job? It\u2019s a classic catch-22.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, if you\u2019re serious and passionate about something, there are always ways to make it work. Today, we\u2019re going to go through a variety of different avenues where you can gain experience as a corporate event planner. Keep reading!<\/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\/2019\/02\/how-to-get-experience-become-a-corporate-event-planner\/#Volunteer_for_non-profit_events\" >Volunteer for non-profit events<\/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\/2019\/02\/how-to-get-experience-become-a-corporate-event-planner\/#Find_an_event_planning_mentor\" >Find an event planning mentor<\/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\/2019\/02\/how-to-get-experience-become-a-corporate-event-planner\/#Get_involved_with_a_variety_of_different_events\" >Get involved with a variety of different events<\/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\/2019\/02\/how-to-get-experience-become-a-corporate-event-planner\/#Attend_conferences_and_special_events\" >Attend conferences and special events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/how-to-get-experience-become-a-corporate-event-planner\/#Work_a_variety_of_different_roles\" >Work a variety of different roles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volunteer_for_non-profit_events\"><\/span>Volunteer for non-profit events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It goes without saying that volunteering your time is a great way to gain experience as a novice planner. Especially when you\u2019re still in the process of earning your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2015\/08\/event-planner-certification-or-event-planner-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event planner certification<\/a>, you won\u2019t be able to charge full-price for your services, anyway.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16257\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-66.jpg\" alt=\"volunteer your corporate event planner experience\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-66.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-66-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While you will be working an event planner job, you won\u2019t be getting paid for it. Putting in your time <em>pro bono<\/em> swaps earning money for experience. The latter of which is many times more rewarding to your career\u2014you\u2019re building your earning potential! That being said, don\u2019t think that you should only look for volunteer opportunities. You can absolutely find paid work as a professionally trained planner. But if you see a volunteer opportunity you can\u2019t pass up, go for it!<\/p>\n<p>When volunteering, you can get an inside look at the industry you\u2019re trying to break into. You\u2019ll learn all about practical event execution and how to manage and assign individual tasks. Nothing beats getting a front-row seat for all the action! Plus, when you\u2019re working under or with an experienced planner, you\u2019ll be able to see how they handle any issues that arise. Learning <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/11\/overcoming-the-seven-deadly-sins-of-event-management-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to prevent problems<\/a> and how to calmly handle them if they do happen, is the mark of a true professional.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, it\u2019s also a great networking opportunity. More on this later!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_an_event_planning_mentor\"><\/span>Find an event planning mentor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-68.jpg\" alt=\"corporate event planning mentor\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-68.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-68-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019ve undertaken formal corporate event planning training, you\u2019ll want to find a mentor post-grad. Anyone can benefit from having an experienced mentor in the sector he or she is trying to enter!<\/p>\n<p>With your corporate event planning course, you learned the theory and each step of the formal planning process. After graduating, you\u2019ll need to adapt these concepts and planning processes to your local industry. For example, you wouldn\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/08\/event-planners-salary-much-making\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">price your planning services<\/a> in Des Moines, Iowa to the same amount as an event planner living in New York!<\/p>\n<p>This know-how can absolutely be achieved via thorough research. But if you want to get a leg up on the competition right out of the gate, a mentor can guide you there faster! Your mentor can also give you the inside scoop on the types of services that are sought after in your area. For example, if you were a wedding planner, you may not have known that the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/09\/how-weed-weddings-will-impact-your-career-in-event-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marijuana-themed wedding<\/a> industry in your area is in high demand. Your mentor can take you under their wing and aid you in establishing your niche.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_involved_with_a_variety_of_different_events\"><\/span>Get involved with a variety of different events<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-16260\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-67.jpg\" alt=\"coffee and croissant for office meeting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-67.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-67-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remember, you don\u2019t need to strictly work corporate events to become a corporate event planner! No matter the event, you\u2019re gaining valuable experience. Planners share the same core skills\u2014planning, time management, budgeting, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Meeting planning is a great stepping stone into large corporate event planning. You\u2019ll be responsible for coordinating the meeting space, catering, scheduling, audiovisual logistics, and potentially even accommodations. Your experience here is incredibly valuable since the objectives of these meetings match those of external corporate event planning.<\/p>\n<p>Take any opportunity that comes your way! Even if you\u2019ve thrown a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/12\/top-7-things-consider-planning-community-holiday-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">community holiday party<\/a>, for instance, you\u2019ve had an opportunity to practice those skills. You were able to gain experience in a variety of fields, which shows employers that you\u2019re flexible and creative. Take lessons from all your experiences and put them to work!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attend_conferences_and_special_events\"><\/span>Attend conferences and special events<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-16256\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-65.jpg\" alt=\"large trade fair and expo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-65.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-65-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are three primary reasons why people attend conferences:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Promote their own business<\/li>\n<li>Learn from expert workshops, keynote speakers, fellow attendees<\/li>\n<li>Network<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The main idea is that you\u2019ll interact with other professionals in the industry. You can find insider positions, learn from seasoned planners, and find potential clients. While not all conferences, expos, and conventions are free to attend, this is an investment in yourself and your business.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, this can also be a planning opportunity for you! Graduates of QC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/corporate-event-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corporate Event Planning course<\/a> are eligible to join a variety of associations after earning their certification. Associations often plan their own expos and conventions. You can take an active role in your association and help throw the following year\u2019s event!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_a_variety_of_different_roles\"><\/span>Work a variety of different roles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take the example of one of QC\u2019s graduates, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/11\/qc-event-school-graduate-feature-jordan-merlino-of-seventh-central\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Merlino of Seventh and Central<\/a>. She was an emergency medical technician before launching a career in the wedding industry. Before she went full throttle in professional wedding planning, she built her skills up in related industries. She had stints in wedding cake design, personal bridal styling, and bridal gown salon management\u2014that\u2019s quite the list of accomplishments! It was only after <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2015\/11\/taking-your-bu-or-assistants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">assisting a wedding planner<\/a> for several years that she knew she was prepared to fly solo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-69.jpg\" alt=\"naked wedding cake for wedding planner experience\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-69.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Event-in-post-135x135-69-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Her wedding-related jobs throughout the years gave her obvious experience in the events industry. But she still credits her time as a first-responder as contributing to her present success. After all, nobody knows chaos-management and quick-decision making better than an emergency first-responder!<\/p>\n<p>This is all to say that there is no one direct path to your dream career. It\u2019s okay to start small. Even when you\u2019re working full time, you can always create opportunities for yourself to gain planning experience if you take initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Are there other options we missed? Leave us a comment!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Nervous about networking for the first time? Check out QC\u2019s Corporate Event Planning tutor Alyssa <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2019\/01\/secrets-to-networking-like-a-pro-at-event-planner-conferences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perna\u2019s 5 secrets to networking like a professional<\/a>!<\/i><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the biggest hurdles of breaking into the corporate event planner industry is gaining experience. 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