What is an assistant & event manager and how to become one

Key steps to become an assistant & event manager

1. Explore assistant & event manager education requirements

   Most common assistant & event manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   74.7 %

   Associate

   12.8 %

   Master's

   5.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific assistant & event manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Event Planning	14.78%
   Event Management	10.37%
   Event Coordination	7.18%
   Travel Arrangements	6.54%
   Expense Reports	6.09%

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3. Complete relevant assistant & event manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant & event managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an assistant & event manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant & event manager resumes.

4. Research assistant & event manager duties and responsibilities

   • Create a list of invitees for the events, ensuring that invitations are deliver and managing the RSVP list.
   • Develop agenda and itinerary, organize and procure all speaker biographies and materials and logistics for successful program execution.
   • Co-developed marketing collateral and media programming for NBA events.

5. Apply for assistant & event manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an assistant & event manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams