Job vs self employment & earning potential in event management

Should I opt for job or become self-employed in event management?

Job or self-employment is a personal choice which is dependent on every individual personality and likings completely. However, if you want to go self-employment you should have prior experience of the organizing and handling the events. Also, having a good clientele is also required for this so you should have good networking skills. Thus it is recommended if you are new to this field then should have practical knowledge for which you can do job for some initial years and once you are confident you can move for independent contractorship. Also, you can increase your experience by volunteering for your friends, relatives, schools or colleges.

What is the earning potential of an event management professional?

As a trainee in some middle size media company you can earn around Rs 10000 to 15000 per month. From this onwards salaries depend on the company for which you are working. The remuneration goes up with your experience and area of expertise. However, as a freelancer you can earn big money by floating your own event management company. For a freelancer the income depends on the event he/she handles.