We surveyed 5,717 event planners to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical event planner. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as an event planner?

Low

High

Working as an event planner typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become an event planner?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as an event planner typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as an event planner?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically difficult to find a job as an event planner. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for event planners.

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Do event planners work full-time or part-time?

63% of event planners work in full-time roles while 37% work part-time.