{"id":562,"date":"2024-04-10T16:07:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T16:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=562"},"modified":"2024-04-10T16:07:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T16:07:47","slug":"event-planner-resume-land-dream-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planner-resume-land-dream-job\/","title":{"rendered":"EVENT PLANNER RESUME, HOW TO LAND YOUR DREAM JOB"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c5e7273f03\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><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><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c5e7273f03\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planner-resume-land-dream-job\/#Event_Planning_Resume_Matching_Your_Skill_Set_with_the_Right_Job\" title=\"Event Planning Resume, Matching Your Skill Set with the Right Job\">Event Planning Resume, Matching Your Skill Set with the Right Job<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planner-resume-land-dream-job\/#Tips_on_Narrowing_Your_Event_Planner_Job_Search\" title=\"Tips on Narrowing Your Event Planner Job Search:\">Tips on Narrowing Your Event Planner Job Search:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planner-resume-land-dream-job\/#Event_Planning_Resume_What_the_Interviewer_is_Looking_for_in_You\" title=\"Event Planning Resume, What the Interviewer is Looking for in You\">Event Planning Resume, What the Interviewer is Looking for in You<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planner-resume-land-dream-job\/#Other_Aspects_of_Your_Event_Planner_Resume_That_Will_Be_Scrutinized_Are\" title=\"Other Aspects of Your Event Planner Resume That Will Be Scrutinized Are:\">Other Aspects of Your Event Planner Resume That Will Be Scrutinized Are:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planner-resume-land-dream-job\/#Event_Planning_Resume_Additional_Resources\" title=\"Event Planning Resume, Additional Resources\">Event Planning Resume, Additional Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planner-resume-land-dream-job\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>So you want to be an event planner. Now what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you simply hit the streets and submit an event planner resume to as many companies as possible? Well, while that is one way of getting your name out there, it may not necessarily be the most effective way to promote yourself in the meetings and events industry. Many Human Resource professionals say that one of the most important items, or actions, that they look for when interviewing are results. In other words, what have you done and what was the outcome?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Event_Planning_Resume_Matching_Your_Skill_Set_with_the_Right_Job\"><\/span>Event Planning Resume, Matching Your Skill Set with the Right Job<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all event planner jobs are created equal. Depending on the organization, some may be looking for individuals that possess budgeting skills whereas others may be more interested in a person\u2019s sales and marketing ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_on_Narrowing_Your_Event_Planner_Job_Search\"><\/span>Tips on Narrowing Your Event Planner Job Search:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skill Set.&nbsp;<\/strong>The first step is to determine what your strengths are. Then when reviewing job ads, try to narrow down the skills that they are seeking. Be honest with yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Networking.<\/strong>&nbsp;Join major industry associations (Meeting Professionals International, Professional Convention Management Association, CVB\u2019s, for example). Attend industry events. Many times, most jobs are found through networking with colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Media.<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s vital that your online life\/activity reflects who you are. It\u2019s no secret that most potential employers will look at your social media accounts. Make sure that your social media accounts represent you in the event planning world correctly. Your potential boss will not be impressed with pictures of your late-night partying from last weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Event_Planning_Resume_What_the_Interviewer_is_Looking_for_in_You\"><\/span>Event Planning Resume, What the Interviewer is Looking for in You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course every employer wants to know that you\u2019re capable of doing the job in which they are interviewing you for. So obviously experience and education will be at the forefront of what a prospective employer is seeking. However, many top hirers have told me that the individual\u2019s personality also plays a vital role in the interviewing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Aspects_of_Your_Event_Planner_Resume_That_Will_Be_Scrutinized_Are\"><\/span>Other Aspects of Your Event Planner Resume That Will Be Scrutinized Are:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The size of groups that you\u2019ve worked with<\/li><li>The types of groups you worked with<\/li><li>The number of groups that you worked with<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education\/accomplishments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Industry certification<\/li><li>Education as it relates to the industry<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industry Engagement\/Networking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>How involved are you in industry associations<\/li><li>Your social media accounts and how you interact with other industry professionals<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Event_Planning_Resume_Additional_Resources\"><\/span>Event Planning Resume, Additional Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028132901\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/roaring-resumes-event-planners\/\">ROARing Resumes for Event Planners<\/a>\u00a0(a great post by, Guest contributor,\u00a0Dr.Ronald Shapiro)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028132901\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planner-resume-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Event Planner Resume Writing<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028132901\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/meeting-planner-resume-%E2%80%93-how-to-create-a-winning-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\">Event and Meeting Planner Resume \u2013 How to Create a Winning Resume<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028132901\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planner-optimism-rise-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\">Event Planner Optimism is on the Rise (Survey)<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028132901\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/salary-expectations-event-planner-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Salary Expectations for Event Planner Jobs<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028132901\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planning-degrees-an-investment-in-your-career-and-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\">Event Planning Degrees; an Investment in Your Career and Yourself<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028132901\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/finding-good-careers-in-event-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\">Finding Good Careers in Event Planning<\/a><\/li><li>Meetings and Conventions has a\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028132901\/http:\/\/www.meetings-conventions.com\/News\/Features\/Writing-a-Results-Oriented-R%C3%A9sum%C3%A9\/\" target=\"_blank\">great article<\/a>\u00a0on compiling a results oriented resume.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve always said to those considering a career in event planning that it won\u2019t take you long to know whether or not this industry is suited for you. An event planner resume alone may not be enough to land you the coveted job. An interviewer wants to see if your passion matches your experience. If you are suited for the industry your passion will show in your personality. A final tip: always make sure to do your homework and research the companies that you are applying to for a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028132901\/https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planner-resume-land-dream-job\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you want to be an event planner. Now what? Do you simply hit the streets and submit an event planner resume to as many companies as possible? 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