You’re a conflict resolver, an administrative wizard, and a communications master (and did we mention you’re great at budgeting, too)? But it can be quite a task to convey all those attributes when writing the perfect resume.
That’s where we come in. We’ve reviewed numerous event planner resumes to determine what will get you the most interviews. We then distilled this information into seven free event planner resume samples to help you get your dream job in 2023.
No matter what event planning role you’re seeking, our helpful writing tips can help you on your quest to improve your resume. You’ve got this!
Why this resume works
- Take a quick look at your event planner resume. What stands out the most?
- Hint: it should be “numbers.” Hiring managers, on average, only spend six seconds reviewing your resume. Therefore, the most important thing you can do when building your resume is to include quantifiable metrics (numbers) because they’re easier to spot.
- Having trouble incorporating metrics? We recommend you include stats on the number of events you’ve planned, the types of events, your percentage of positive reviews, how much you improved efficiency or productivity (in percentages), how much money you saved, or the number of software products you’ve used.
- There are numbers out there; you just have to find them!
Why this resume works
- Make the recruiter’s job simpler by formatting your resume in an easy-to-read style.
- We recommend the reverse-chronological layout, which lists your most recent and relevant work history first. It’s easier to read at a glance, and it’s considered the gold standard for resumes regardless of industry.
- Sometimes writing a resume can feel like trying to drink from a firehouse. How are you supposed to pick what to include when you do so much every day?
- Start by reading the job description first. What key phrases or words stand out? What requirements do they list? Take a mental note of the skills or experience you have that matches their list and incorporate it naturally into your resume.
- If you’ve still got space to fill, consider your biggest achievements. What did you do that resulted in a positive impact? What sets you apart from other corporate event planners?
Why this resume works
- Don’t feel bad if you don’t have event planning experience yet. Employers know that we all start somewhere! Having any sort of job (even unrelated to event planning) still demonstrates responsibility and commitment.
- Try to incorporate skills listed in the job description, but if you don’t have any matches, strive for soft skills that employer will value, like collaboration, conflict resolution, or customer service.
- Your entry-level event planner resume might also benefit from a resume objective.
- An objective quickly tells employers some of your qualifications and abilities while also demonstrating your passion for the job.
- If you do include a resume objective, always tailor it for each job. Reference the company by name and include skills listed in the job description. And don’t forget to include the job title you’re seeking!
Why this resume works
- Your senior-level event planner resume should be anything but basic in order to get an interview.
- Consider using a professional resume template to add color, adjust formatting, and insert optional sections—you can always build your resume from scratch instead, but using a template can speed up the process considerably.
- As a senior event planner, you’re held to a higher standard than other employees. Make sure your resume reflects your strict attention to detail.
- Never hit “submit” without double-checking your resume for active voice, proper grammar, and correct spelling. Even if you’ve checked it over once, we all make mistakes; don’t let a silly error be the reason you don’t get hired!
Why this resume works
- It’s easy to neglect your contact header, but we’d recommend taking a second look at this innocuous looking section.
- Did you include your name, the job title you’re seeking, your phone number, and email address? If so, did you consider adding your LinkedIn profile or your address (city, state), too? Give employers plenty of ways to reach out to you!
- Many applicants spend their time focusing on their work experience and forget to tailor their resume skills section. But you may be surprised to learn that your skills are the second most important part of your event coordinator resume.
- Employers use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to filter applicants before they read resumes. If you fail to include important keywords, your resume may end up in the trash can rather than the manager’s desk. Some key skills to include on your event planning resume are “organization,” “multitasking,” “negotiating,” “software,” and “critical thinking.”
Why this resume works
- You make fairytales come true for others all the time, and now that it’s time to make your fairytale career come true, your wedding planner resume needs to include everything needed to snag a job.
- Start by outlining your resume well so you know you’re not missing any important sections. You wouldn’t want to not get called for an interview because you accidentally left out key information.
- Once you’ve included the necessary sections, consider adding optional sections. For example, adding a hobbies section to your resume can be helpful if you’re new to the profession and want to show off other relevant abilities.
- Weddings are for celebrating, so your future won’t employer won’t want to hire you if your resume sounds boring. To avoid that, keep your achievements short, sweet, and fun.
- Unless you have more than 10 years of experience, your resume should be one page long. Try playing with the margins and font size to fit everything in, or reword your bullet points and change the layout to make use of white space.
Why this resume works
- Convention services managers bring people together with large-scale events, so you need to demonstrate how you’ve married your people skills with your event coordination abilities. Remember to be specific!
- Whether you’re including past work experience or individual projects, make sure you include concrete metrics like the event attendee headcount and active action taken in your bullet points.
- You’re efficient, detail-oriented, and a downright whiz at catching anything falling through the cracks, so make sure your convention services manager resume is error-free.
- Before you hit “send” on your application, run your resume through a resume checker to leave the right kind of lasting impression. Don’t skimp on the proofreading!
