Event Planning Manager Job Description
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Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Major Careers
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General Information and Strategies
- Bachelor’s degree qualifies you for entry-level industry and government positions. Master’s degree qualifies you for community college teaching and advancement in industry and government. A doctoral degree is required for advanced research or teaching positions in colleges and universities and senior positions in government.
- Join professional organizations such as The National Tour Association, The American Hotel and Motel Association, or The National Restaurant Association to stay abreast of current issues in the field and to increase networking contacts.
- Obtain volunteer, part-time, summer, and/or internship experience at related organizations such as restaurants, catering companies, campus dining facilities, hotels, conference centers, recreational venues, and attractions.
- Get involved with student travel groups or campus recreation committees that plan trips for other students.
- Prepare to work your way up from the bottom. Gaining industry knowledge though work experience is highly valued. It may be necessary to move geographically to earn promotions.
- Be willing to work on weekends, holidays, evenings, and long or unusual hours.
- Develop strong communication and customer service skills. The ability to work well with all kinds of people in all kinds of situations is necessary to succeed.
- Learn to pay attention to details and to demonstrate enthusiasm. Hotel guests and restaurant patrons expect excellent service.
- Other important qualities for this field include working well in teams, handling stress, and meeting deadlines.
- Take additional courses and/or travel abroad to gain a better understanding of world history, geography, customs, and international relations. Learn a second language. This will help you relate to more guests.
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