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Unit 14: Careers in Event Management

As well as building up good organisation skills through my course, I was also president of Notes
a university society, which meant I had to balance studying with extracurricular activities.
This was important in developing my prioritisation skills, which are essential in my line
of work.
Questions:

1. Analyze the case and interpret it.
2. What do you infer from it?
3. Write down the case facts.

Source: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/case_studies_conference_and_events_centre_manager_ameila.htm

14.4 Summary

Companies ranges from the small time private events to the large-scale international
events.
The large scales one do happen far rarer, but then the amount of returns they churn out is
far beyond expectations.

Homemakers have stepped into the industry and organize small and private events in
their spare time.

There are event management companies that take on consultants, who work with them on
a freelance basis, as and when the need arises.
There is a lot of scope in the field of event management. And the event manager jobs are
ever increasing.
Online is the best medium to enhance individual’s skills by means of education.
If one is interested in making career in the field of event management then consider
opting for online courses as it can save considerable amount of time for him/her.
Talking about event management one thing can be said that this field is very vast and to
enter here he does not just have to be qualified.

Event management companies work in tandem with the advertising agencies in order to
effectively market the event, as well as create widespread awareness about the event.

Advertising the event is an important aspect, which actually makes an event successful.
In the present day and age, there is much competition to be faced by every walk of life.
There are companies that are ever ready to walk down the risk highway and launch new
products.

In order to ensure that the launch is actually profitable, there is a lot of planning that needs
to put in.

The launch is not just about placing the product in the market, but also announcing it in an
alluring manner to the consumers.
Conference event management also includes those that are held at a global level.

Essentially, there are forum for sharing all aspects of the represented community in the
working arena.

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