Getting Into the Event Jobs Industry

By Carolyn Clayton

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Working in the events industry can be a very rewarding job financially as well as mentally. With only a few years experience you can receive quite a handsome salary. The most wanted event jobs are in the entertainment industry which is understandable, but there are many other events which might interest you such as weddings and corporate events.

If this is the sort of industry you want to get into you need to find out if you have the necessary skills to be successful in this field. What is needed is exceptional planning and organisational skills and to be able to work in a fast passed environment where you will need to make on the spot decisions.

Obviously if you have experience in this industry with references and testimonies from past employs or clients you will be in a good position when it comes to applying for work. Competition is intense for the best positions so ensuring you have the right experience is essential. If you new to this industry with little or no experience then like any job you will find it hard getting your foot in the door. However this shouldn't stop you trying. If you don't get a look in the best way to go about this is to offer yourself as a volunteer at some events and gain some valuable experience that way. You might think working for nothing is not wise, but you would be far from wrong. If you're willing to prove that you can work hard and for nothing, this proves you are serious about getting paid work in this industry.

To find positions in the events industry there a lots of different ways. There are many industry magazines which list current jobs. Many of these magazines can be found online with links to apply for work. Also there are many event recruitment agencies in the UK that you should register with. Registering your CV with many recruitment agencies is highly recommended as they then will come to you when they have positions they think you may be interested in. You then can pick and choose which to go for. However gaining experience in the application of jobs is very valuable so I would recommend you apply for some you're not even that keen on. You can always turn the job down if you succeed and they offer you a position.