{"id":18541,"date":"2020-05-28T07:00:20","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T12:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/?p=18541"},"modified":"2020-05-28T07:00:20","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T12:00:20","slug":"how-to-get-real-experience-during-your-event-planner-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/how-to-get-real-experience-during-your-event-planner-training","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Real Experience During Your Event Planner Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all been there when breaking into a new career: you need experience to get a job, but you need a <em>job<\/em> to gain experience. This can be especially tricky if you\u2019re planning on launching your <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/03\/the-job-description-of-an-event-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event planner<\/a> business straight out of school.<\/p>\n<p>But there are ways to get real-life experience during your <a href=\"\/about-qc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event planner training<\/a>! Let\u2019s go over them now.<\/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\/2020\/05\/how-to-get-real-experience-during-your-event-planner-training\/#Take_your_Assignments_Seriously\" >Take your Assignments Seriously<\/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\/2020\/05\/how-to-get-real-experience-during-your-event-planner-training\/#Connect_with_Your_Peers\" >Connect with Your Peers<\/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\/2020\/05\/how-to-get-real-experience-during-your-event-planner-training\/#Find_an_Internship\" >Find an Internship<\/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\/2020\/05\/how-to-get-real-experience-during-your-event-planner-training\/#Plan_a_Charity_Event\" >Plan a Charity Event<\/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\/2020\/05\/how-to-get-real-experience-during-your-event-planner-training\/#Complete_a_Stylized_Shoot\" >Complete a Stylized Shoot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_your_Assignments_Seriously\"><\/span>Take your Assignments Seriously<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019re taking an event and wedding planning course because you <em>want<\/em> to get the training you need to start a successful career, right? That means you should also want to get the most out of both your studies and your assignments.<\/p>\n<p>During your event planner training, you\u2019ll complete a number of case study-type assignments. These will require you to practice being a real event planner. Treat these as real-world scenarios! Call local <a href=\"\/blog\/2018\/12\/how-to-find-the-perfect-vendors-for-your-event-career-in-event-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vendors<\/a> to get actual pricing lists. Connect with <a href=\"\/blog\/2018\/07\/corporate-event-planning-course-sample-researching-venues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">venues<\/a> and ask to tour their facilities. The more real-life experience you give <em>yourself<\/em> during your training, the better!<\/p>\n<p>If you treat your assignments as though you\u2019re working with a real live client, you\u2019ll gain actual experience out of your <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-getting-an-event-planning-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event planner training<\/a>. What\u2019s more, the feedback you receive from your tutor will be invaluable!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-57.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-57.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-57.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-57-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_with_Your_Peers\"><\/span>Connect with Your Peers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s never too early to start <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/09\/5-professionals-event-planners-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">networking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re completing your studies, start connecting with other event planners in your area. Join associations, if you can. Most offer student memberships! If that\u2019s not an option, look for event planner groups on social media and take the time to participate. Local groups will always be more useful &#8211; but ANY networking is worth it!<\/p>\n<p>Most planners you meet will be happy to talk to you about your journey toward your new career! If you find a like-minded professional event planner who won\u2019t be a competitor once you launch your business, she might be willing to mentor you!\u00a0 The best way to do this would be to connect with a planner in a neighboring town, or with someone who has a different target audience than what you\u2019re planning to target.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have a good relationship, ask if you can shadow her during one of her events. Pitch in where you can. It likely won\u2019t be the most glamorous work, but trading a bit of labor in exchange for a mentor-ship opportunity is usually well worth the effort!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_an_Internship\"><\/span>Find an Internship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some professional event planners offer <a href=\"\/blog\/2019\/09\/experiences-internship-event-planning-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">formal internships<\/a> to event planning students and soon-to-be graduates. Unlike an informal mentor-ship like we mentioned above, an internship is more akin to a real job in the industry, except it\u2019s usually unpaid.<\/p>\n<p>To get an internship, you\u2019ll apply formally and interview for the job. You\u2019ll have a set schedule that you\u2019re expected to work. Instead of being paid for your work, the business will provide you with opportunities to gain experience.<\/p>\n<p>When looking for an internship, watch out for businesses who are looking to <em>exploit<\/em> you for free work. Unpaid internships are only legal if you\u2019re receiving actual experience that\u2019s beneficial to your future career. If you find an internship that appears to only want to exploit you for free work, run for the hills!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-58.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-58.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-58.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-58-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_a_Charity_Event\"><\/span>Plan a Charity Event<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a little secret: most local charities would fall to their knees in gratitude if you offered to <a href=\"\/blog\/2019\/02\/what-they-forget-to-tell-you-about-slow-season-career-in-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">help them<\/a> plan an event.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re close to graduation, and you\u2019re working on building <a href=\"\/blog\/2014\/09\/personal-branding-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your brand<\/a>, planning a charity\u2019s event pro bono is an excellent way to gain real-world experience. Charities rely on volunteers to help with these kinds of things. This is your opportunity to support a good cause, <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/01\/wow-event-planning-clients-customer-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gain clients<\/a> who will happily be a glowing reference, and gain experience for your resume.<\/p>\n<p>Charity events are usually not elaborate, so you\u2019re not looking at hours upon hours of work. You could donate a few hours to help plan and organize the charity\u2019s annual general meeting (AGM), or even just <em>one<\/em> fundraising event (such as a trivia night or sponsored race).<\/p>\n<p>Normally, we recommend against giving away your services for free. However, charities are an exception to this, since donating your time would be the equivalent of you donating directly to the charity\u2019s cause. Future clients will look at your work and see your good will.<\/p>\n<p>The key is to look for small, local charities instead of the large, national ones. Bigger charities have the staff and budget to plan events on their own, or hire an established event planner. Local charities with 1 or 2 employees and a large volunteer base <em>don\u2019t<\/em> have that luxury. Sadly, they&#8217;re often overlooked because of this.<\/p>\n<p>So, start with a cause that you already support, and look for charities within your city who work for the cause. Animal shelters, centers for abused women, environmental groups, etc. are great examples!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_a_Stylized_Shoot\"><\/span>Complete a Stylized Shoot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you\u2019re going through your online event planner training, you\u2019ll learn new skills every day. After the first few units, you should have enough knowledge and skills to start working with professionals in related industries. If you\u2019re able to connect with a few local vendors &#8211; including a professional photographer, designer, and <a href=\"\/online-makeup-courses\/master-makeup-artistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">makeup artist<\/a>, for example &#8211; you should be able to start putting together a <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/05\/how-stylized-photoshoots-can-lead-to-event-planner-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stylized photo shoot<\/a> for your portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-59.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-59.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-59.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-59-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As we\u2019ve discussed in the past, styled shoots are an excellent way to gain <a href=\"\/blog\/2019\/12\/3-solid-event-portfolio-examples-to-look-up-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">portfolio<\/a>-quality photos<em> without<\/em> planning a full event. Working with fellow industry professionals, you\u2019ll organize a photo shoot where everyone gets to walk away with copies of the professional images.<\/p>\n<p>Not only is this useful experience that will look GREAT in your portfolio; you\u2019ll also get to expand your network to professionals who will work with you once <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/04\/how-to-start-an-event-planning-business-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your business<\/a> is launched!<\/p>\n<p>Breaking into a new industry isn\u2019t easy. You\u2019re already ahead of the curve by completing formal event planner training! By using even <em>one<\/em> of the suggested methods above to gain a bit of extra experience, you\u2019ll graduate with a huge leg up on your competition!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ready to start your event planner training? Enroll today in QC&#8217;s leading online <a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/event-and-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Event &amp; Wedding Planning Course<\/a>!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all been there when breaking into a new career: you need experience to get a job, but you need a job to gain experience. This can be especially tricky if you\u2019re planning on launching your event planner business straight out of school. 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