Whether you’re starting out in the world of work, or looking to pivot from a job you’re tired of, getting into event management can be a lucrative and fulfilling career to turn to.

But like with any sector that requires you to have a portfolio of impressive projects behind you, knowing how to get your foot in the door can be really hard.

The good news is, everyone’s got to start somewhere, and there are lots of things you can do to open up a career in event planning – even if, say, your degree is in an unrelated field, or you never got a degree at all.

In this article, we provide six top tips for starting a career in event management when you’ve got no experience.