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Is being an event planner a good fit for you?

Organises meetings, events and conferences. Coordinates staff, venues and clients so everything runs smoothly.

What the work involves

  • Meets with customers to find out what they want from meetings and conferences.
  • Checks event bills for accuracy and approves payment.
  • Arranges event services such as accommodation, transport, venues, catering, signs and security.
  • Arranges sound and video equipment, transport, displays and other event needs.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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