This fabulous book explains how to break into a career in event planning. It gives step-by-step advice on how to plan a party, conference, or other event. Job opportunities with corporations, convention centers, country clubs, and other employers are covered, with advice on finding job openings, preparing a portfolio and resume, and interview skills. It also explains how to start an event planning business, including finding clients, preparing proposals, and pricing. Includes CD-ROM.

"This book will help you have your dream career ... ; ... if you know what your dream career is ; ... if you are having difficulty choosing among several careers, or ; ... if you have no idea which career you should choose. You will identify a career that's ideal for you through fun and insightful exercises, quizzes, and advice. You will discover 101+ dream careers that are rarely advertised and get specific strategies to help you break in. You will learn how to make your application stand out, how to find a job through word of mouth, and even how to create your dream job. You will also get helpful advice on goal-setting and motivating yourself to take action"--Publisher website (September 2007).

This is based on the author's true story of her forced marriage. It's an important story that has to be told, because forced marriage and child marriage has happened and continues to happen to hundreds of thousands of girls all over the world.

If you have ever considered opening a used bookstore, here is your chance to learn from someone who knows first-hand what it takes. Author Stephanie Chandler is the owner of Book Lovers Bookstore in Sacramento, CA. Features in this workbook include: *Worksheets: Budget planning, evaluating competition, forecasting, and more. *Business Basics: What you need to get started. *Inventory: Twelve sources for acquiring used books. *Suppliers: Library supplies, printed goods, retail supplies and more. *Shop Setup: Store layout, book categories, bookseller software and tools. *Operations Procedures: Trade policies, overstock, and a sample operations manual. *Marketing: Low-cost and no-cost tactics for maximizing exposure. *Website: Steps for setting up a website and selling books online. *Resources: Dozens of useful website links. *Business Plan: Sample business plan (actual plan used for Book Lovers Bookstore).

Do you love throwing parties? Are you the most organized person you know? Can you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, event planning could be your perfect career choice! Seasoned event planner Jennifer Mancuso helps you to get started and succeed in this exciting field. This book's insider tips and step-by-step guidance will teach you how to: Tailor events to each client - from a corporate dinner to an intimate wedding Market and network to keep business coming Hire vendors that your client will love Build a great reputation in your area and beyond Whether you've recently earned a hospitality degree or are simply looking for a fun career change, The Everything Guide to Being an Event Planner will help you break out of the routine and start a new, creative endeavor-one celebration at a time!

Imagine having an exciting high-paying job showing people and companies how to make a fabulous impression. Welcome to the world of image consulting! Image consulting is a booming industry thanks in part to the popularity of television shows such as What Not to Wear, Extreme Makeover, and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. As an image consultant, you can give people advice that will help them achieve what they want – whether it is to get a new job, to make a good impression, or simply to feel good about themselves. The book's contributors include beauty, fashion, and business editors for some of the top magazines in North America. To give you insider advice on how to get started as an image consultant, the authors of this FabJob guide interviewed more than 30 successful image consultants and other experts such as Michael Thurmond of ABC TV's Extreme Makeover. The information in this book can save you many hours of research, help you avoid some common mistakes, and give you information you need to become an image consultant. As long as you have the desire, you can become an image consultant. No special education or experience is necessary to break into this career and succeed.