| Do you enjoy planning events like parties, baptismal, | | | | unexpected. You need to be prepared for surprises |
| and even weddings? Do you make it a habit to help | | | | and use your initiative at all times. You're not a |
| friends and relatives organize their events? If yes, | | | | one-man army so you also need to tap human |
| then you should consider pursuing an event planning | | | | resources to get the job done. |
| degree. | | | | Being creative |
| In this busy world we're living in, event organisers are | | | | Come to think of it. You're not the only event |
| the best people to go to when you want to have a | | | | planner in the world. There are thousands out there |
| party or ceremony organised without actually doing all | | | | who are in the same profession as you. In order to |
| the preparations yourself. This is the main reason | | | | be recognised and establish a name for yourself, you |
| why many universities and institutions are offering | | | | need to be creative. You have to come up with |
| what is referred to as an event planning degree. | | | | original themes for parties, unique programs, and |
| They understand the growing demand for the | | | | creative ideas for party favours, decors, and motifs. |
| services of event organisers and offer this degree to | | | | Being smart |
| those who want to pursue a career in this exciting | | | | You don't need to have an IQ similar to Einstein's but |
| field. | | | | you have to be smart. You must be responsible and |
| However, not everybody can pursue this degree. | | | | confident enough to make decisions. You have to |
| Aside from the usual entrance examinations you | | | | see to it that you provide what clients want. For |
| have to take and checking of your credentials, you | | | | instance, there are those who are on a tight budget. |
| need to have what it takes to be an event planner. | | | | Instead of forcing them into stretching their budget, |
| To find out whether you're the perfect candidate for | | | | be smart enough to offer options that are more |
| this degree, here are five personality traits belonging | | | | affordable. |
| to someone suited for an event planning degree: | | | | Being approachable |
| Being organised | | | | Your image as an event planner is very important. |
| You have to be organised to be able to plan other | | | | You have to possess a pleasing personality that will |
| people's activities. You need to have a keen eye for | | | | not scare clients away. You have to be approachable, |
| details and always keep your radar up. Remember | | | | in other words, friendly and open-minded. You should |
| that your clients rely on you. A simple mixed up in | | | | know how to make clients feel welcome and cared |
| schedules can really pose a serious problem. | | | | for. |
| Being resourceful | | | | Event planning is a very demanding job but it is also |
| Event planners sometimes have to take matters into | | | | very rewarding. If you think you have the |
| their own hands. You have to be resourceful and | | | | personalities suited for an event planner, then go |
| learn how to handle matters, which are sometimes | | | | ahead and pursue your dream. |