{"product_id":"9780470463253","title":"The Complete Guide to Careers in Special Events","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Complete Guide to Careers in Special Events\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGene Columbus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Industries \/ Hospitality, Travel \u0026amp; Tourism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to Careers in Special Events\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers students real-world examples and strategies for identifying their best job in special events, securing that job, and developing resources and contacts to sustain career success. The author includes specific information on the necessary skills needed to be successful in this industry, and teaches students ways to best present this to potential employers, and concludes with networking advice and strategies to ensure career growth and success. Every event requires planning--and it starts with understanding the needs of your client. Finding a job is no different--it is its own special event, and following the same planning process can lead you to the job you desire!\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGene Columbus\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Disney executive for more than three decades. As former manager of entertainment staffing for Walt Disney World, Gene hired thousands of entertainment and special events professionals. Later, he served as general manager for Disney's convention and resort entertainment, putting on large-scale special events and convention shows.\u003cbr\u003eToday, Gene is an associate professor with the University of Central Florida's Conservatory Theatre, and acts as visiting professor at Temple University's Event Leadership Executive Certificate Program.\u003cbr\u003eHe is a member of the National Speaker's Association and is much sought after as a motivational speaker and trainer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e05 October 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470463253\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44312893194380,"sku":"9780470463253","price":61.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470463253_0d3784ee-fb8b-4f64-8163-93e78346689a.jpg?v=1780161798","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470463253","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}