Tony Said:

planning my career?

We Answered:

Based on what you're saying, I'd suggest studying a combination of music, communications, and general business. Check this website out for a pretty good list of ideas: http://www.berklee.edu/careers/default.h…

If you're not 100% sure, you might also want to take a career test to see if it makes any other suggestions that might be of interest. These are free, give it a shot:

http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/quiz/…
http://www.careerexplorer.net/aptitude.a…
http://www.careertest.net/

Good luck!

Bruce Said:

I'd like to switch careers and break into the event planning field - how can I do this?

We Answered:

As with any career switch, experience is key. Anything related that you can show on your resume is best. Describe the events you've planned before and estimate your time (how long you've been planning). This is the time you could use a functional resume rather than a chronological format. Search on-line for event planner positions and see what their requirements are, so you know how to write your resume.

Getting into corporations may be tough if you are not looking for entry level, but still try. Your best bet may be to start with a non-profit organization that way you can quick hands on experience and learn a lot in a short amount of time.

You can also work towards certification, provided that you have enough quantifiable experience. Look at www.mpi-web.org this is the Meeting Professionals Association. The website is full of good information.

Through networking, I was blessed with an opportunity (a start) at a non-profit, and I took advantage of the opportunity to learn as much as I could to build my experience.
At a hotel, you can check with the sales department to find out their needs for event coordinators, or with fine restaurants or private member clubs.

While you are still in your profession, join a club or society and sign up for the events or PR committee so you can document experience in planning/coordinating those events.
Good luck

Isaac Said:

What are the job options for an MBA?

We Answered:

There are loads of potential hurdles for youngsters in work, many of them legal, parents and guardians need to be vigilant about that. There is loads of guidance from the website in the box below on this subject, they also have guidance for all people who are searching for work, or who need to change careers.