Hi all! I'm looking to switch career paths and need some advice/suggestions. Currently working at a law firm as a legal secretary of sorts, but I'm completely burnt out, doing more than I was hired for, and not using my degree. For some context, I have a Bachelor's in Communication and am wanting to enter either the Event Planning or Marketing space. I've applied to many places but with no such luck.

Any leads or advice would be greatly appreciated! Open to remote/in-office/hybrid work. Thanks!

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Marketing is a very tough gig to get without experience these days. I've had 25 years in the industry as both a marketing copywriter and creative director. There have been tons of layoffs in the industry over the past 2 years, with more to come. Many companies are using AI and letting their marketing people go, which is what happened to the entire team I worked with. I think your best option is Event Planning. You can find that type of work as the Head of Catering at big hotels:

Example: The Head of Catering role at Humphreys (often linked with Humphreys Half Moon Inn (Bartell Hotels in San Diego), involves overseeing food and beverage, managing high-volume events, and maintaining high service standards for waterfront dining.

The position generally requires experience in hotel catering, sales, and staff management to ensure smooth, profitable operations.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications...

Event Management: Planning and executing catering for weddings, concerts, and corporate events.

Sales & Operations: Managing catering sales, including menu planning, pricing, and client relations.

Leadership: Directing catering staff, coordinating with kitchen personnel, and managing inventory.

Hospitality Focus: Ensuring high-quality service, often in a resort environment.

Based on data from the San Diego area, a senior catering role at a venue similar to Humphreys Half Moon Inn—such as a Director of Catering or high-level Catering Manager—typically pays between $66,000 and $145,000 per year, with median total compensation often around $80,000 to $114,000 annually when including base salary and additional pay (bonuses / commission).

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This is really helpful information! Thank you so much for your response! I've been leaning more toward the event planning space quite honestly, so this gives me some hope

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