I am currently a pharmaceutical rep however I would like to get into corporate event planning and marketing since I do not have experience I am thinking of taking a online certificate course from UMASS. I wanted to know if corporations see this and laugh or will this help me get a foot in the door? Help please
Advanced certificates are worth something. It shows you took initiative and determination.
A shift in careers (in this case, sales to event planning) will necesitate a latteral or even backward step. Keep that in mind as you look for jobs. Once you’re in, you’ll have to prove yourself and make a name for yourself in your new career.
Good luck
