2. Copyright John Wiley & Sons 2004 Welcome to Special Events Continuous Professional Development for Career Advancement Chapter Fifteen Special Events Continuous Professional Development for Career Advancement Chapter Fifteen

3. Copyright John Wiley & Sons 2004 AGENDA Welcome and review Opening activity Mini lecture, “Advancing Your Career in the Twenty-first Century” Discussion Concluding Activity Assignment Adjournment

4. Copyright John Wiley & Sons 2004 Education The majority of event management professionals have undergraduate degrees in Business Administration Other fields include education, theater, marketing, hospitality, recreation, and tourism The majority of event management professionals have undergraduate degrees in Business Administration Other fields include education, theater, marketing, hospitality, recreation, and tourism

5. Copyright John Wiley & Sons 2004 The Body of Knowledge Administration Coordination Marketing Risk Management Administration Coordination Marketing Risk Management

6. Copyright John Wiley & Sons 2004 Education and Your Event Management Career 1. General studies education (the arts and sciences, business administration) 2. Post graduate education 3. Executive development Certification 4. Continuing industry education

7. Copyright John Wiley & Sons 2004 Event Leadership Career Path

8. Copyright John Wiley & Sons 2004 Professional Experience Internship Externship Practicum

9. Copyright John Wiley & Sons 2004 Certification Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) Re-certification Other certification programs: CSEP, CFEE, CMM, CMP, CEM, CFE, CITE and others

10. Copyright John Wiley & Sons 2004 Credentials Experience and education Related experience Commitment to professional development

11. Copyright John Wiley & Sons 2004 Power Tools List of qualified employers Cover letter Resume Portfolio References Talent Persistence Timing

12. Copyright John Wiley & Sons 2004 Balancing Life & Career Determine priorities Establish goals and objectives Determine educational needs Earn credentials Continually re-focus professional goals to match current and future personal needs

13. Copyright John Wiley & Sons 2004 Application Activity Describe how you will advance your career from your current position through the next 5, 10, and 15 years.

14. Copyright John Wiley & Sons 2004 Adjournment Good Luck! Best Event!