Getting Started in Exhibitions & Events
Have you considered a career in exhibitions and events?
A career in the exhibitions and events industry can be rewarding, challenging and ever-changing. There are opportunities for world travel and working with different people and cultures, which can be very exciting. However, it is certainly not a normal nine-to-five position. Show organizers often work long hours in advance of an event and at the show site, and it does not stop there.
How do I get started?
Starting a career in the exhibitions and events industry is exciting and has a defined career path. IAEE offers several resources available to help navigate the various avenues to jump start your career in exhibitions and events.
Art of the Show Text Book 5th Edition
The Art of the Show, an Introduction to the Study of Exhibition Management textbook, explores the world of exhibitions and events. The fifth edition focuses on the requirements for planning and holding a successful exhibition, both business-to-business and business-to-consumer events; what must be done leading up to the exhibition, during the exhibition and post-event, to create a marketplace for buyers and sellers that fosters engagement and offers a synergistic environment. Written by a broad spectrum of industry experts, this body of knowledge is a standard resource in university and college classrooms around the globe and provides an up-to-date resource for the experienced professional.
ISBN 978-0-9895833-2-9
This is a career of choice.
IAEE has compiled an extensive list of colleges and universities around the world that offer event management programs.
Find a Job
Entering the world of exhibitions is exciting and employers are looking for new talent and fresh ideas. Browse through the IAEE job board and see what is available!
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Scholarships
For those interested in learning more about the exhibitions and events industry, but lack the financial means to continue in their career, IAEE has grants and scholarships to fund your journey in the industry. These grants and scholarships are merit-based and require an application. Read more about the opportunities available to you.
Workforce Ready Certificate
Management recognizes the need for skilled workers and the expectations of entry-level employees is more competitive. If you have determined that the exhibitions and events industry is your industry of choice and want to stand out to potential employers, the IAEE Workforce Readiness Assessment will demonstrate to employers that you possess the critical entry-level knowledge and skills.
IAEE has identified the competencies needed for entry level positions within the exhibitions and events industry based upon various resources including The Art of the Show textbook, the Hospitality, Tourism and Events Competency Model housed in the Department of Labor’s Competency Model Clearinghouse and IAEE job description analyses.
Upon successful completion of the IAEE Workforce Readiness Assessment, participants will receive a certificate demonstrating you have the knowledge and skills to be considered workplace ready.
