When you start a business you are always told to make sure the first thing you do is to have a business plan. Well embarking on a new career is much the same only the plan has a different name, a Career Plan. So what is a Career Plan? Well a Career Plan is different for everyone. Our Career Consultants here @ WEI will help you put together a personalized plan of your own, but here is a 10 Step Plan you can put into action straight away:

The 10 Step Career Plan

Step 1 – Look at your Options. This involves taking an overview of the wedding and events industry and seeing what options are actually available to you. Look at the different roles within weddings, corporate and social events so you know the paths that you can go down.

Step 2 – Know Yourself. Are you more of a planner or a designer? Are you creatively challenged or do you find ideas pour out of you? Does the word ‘Organization’ give you a buzz or send you running for the hills?

Step 3 – Choose your Course. There are many different courses available so you need to do your homework. Remember price isn’t everything. Look at the support you will receive, the instructor input, tools you get as part of the course and the content and assignments that you will be working on.

Step 4 – Organize your Time. Most students in our courses are working full or part time so you need to create a schedule that allows for study time, work and down time. Nobody is productive when they are unorganized and tired and you won’t get you best out of your course without some kind of structure.

Step 5 – Create your Profile. As part of your package with WEI you will have access to our Career Center. Spend some time creating your Profile so other students, instructors and potential employers can see your skills, attributes and experience at a glance.

Step 6 – Research your Industry. You will be surprised how many people don’t spend enough time researching the industry they are about to enter. Things change quickly in this industry and in order to stay a step ahead you need to know who the movers and shakers are and Subscribe to their Blogs, Follow them on Twitter and Like their Facebook Page.

Step 7 - Attend Industry Events. There is nothing like networking with you peers and being part of a live educational experience. There are many fantastic industry events that happen annually giving you plenty of time to plan your attendance. Check out our Events Page for more details.

Step 8 – Apply for Work Experience. Our courses we teach you everything you need to know to get you started, but at some point you are going to have to turn what you have learnt into practical experience. The best way to do this is by offering your services to existing professionals so you can learn in a hands-on environment.

Step 9 – Work with a Business Mentor. It doesn’t matter who you are or how good you are we all need mentoring sooner or later. A Business Mentor can help you see the wood through the trees and offer invaluable advice on how to take your business onto the next stage. Marley Majcher, The Party Goddess, offers fantastic mentor packages for WEI students.

Step 10 – Launch your new Career. Stop thinking about it and do it. There is nothing like being prepared, but now is the time to stop procrastinating and get out there. You have an amazing team behind you here at WEI who believe in you every step of the way, and we love to share in the excitement and success of all our students.