Event Management

Event management is a process of organizing a professional and focused event, for a particular target audience. It involves visualising concepts, planning, budgeting, organizing and executing events such as fashion shows, musical concerts, corporate seminars, exhibitions, wedding celebrations, theme parties, product launching etc. It is a good career option which does not require much investment and offers a lot of independence and flexibility. No formal degree or qualification is required, but the person should have a genuine passion for conducting events, have very good organisational ability and be flexible to work for long hours.

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Personality Traits

a) Good communication skills
b) Be confident of accepting challenges
c) An ability to understand and react
d) Creativity and organizational skills
e) Team spirit and leadership skills

Employment Avenues

An able person can work as a manager in an event management company or as a consultant in corporations or can work independently. The execution of the event is a process of projecting a small idea in a whole new way. It is the duty of the event manager to develop, manage and turn the idea into a success. For this, one needs to have an in-depth understanding of the product or brand for which the event is being organized. A manager / consultant in corporations has to make sure that the company maintains a high profile by writing and publishing media releases regularly, inviting special guests for events etc.