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If you had to pick one of these careers based only on the working conditions described,
which would you choose and why?

Interior design because it is the career that I have always dreamed of having since I was a young girl. 


Click on Earnings in each career profile. Answer the following questions:
How much do people in each career typically earn on a yearly basis? (If annual salary figures aren’t
available, how much do they earn per hour or per contract?)
Interior Design -  Hourly - $ 22.15  Annual - 46,060
Event Planner - Hourly - $ 18.86 - Annual - 38,810

What other kinds of compensation or benefits can people in each career receive? (e.g. health and dental
benefits, contributions to retirement savings plans, performance bonuses, etc.)



If you had to pick one of these careers based only on how much you could earn, which would you
choose and why?
 Based on the earnings I would choose interior design because there is a higher income.


Click on Education in each career profile. Answer the following questions:
What are the education and training requirements for people in each career? (e.g. high school diploma,
associate or bachelor’s degree, apprenticeship, on-the-job training, additional licensing or certification,
etc.)
Interior Design:
In many states, interior designers must be licensed or certified by the state regulatory agency. Applicants must first complete an accredited interior design program. Design programs vary, but typically include instruction in the history of design, color theory, lighting, sustainable design, drafting, computer-assisted design (CAD), and general business and marketing practices. 

Aspiring designers must then acquire a certain amount of experience under the supervision of a fully qualified interior designer. Specific requirements vary by state, but approximately 6 years of combined education and work experience is generally needed. It’s a good idea to contact the interior designers’ regulatory agency in your state for exact requirements.

The final step to becoming a licensed or certified interior designer is to write an exam. This exam is administered twice a year by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).

Event Planner
It is also very helpful to have some kind of experience in event planning. While you are in high school, develop your leadership skills by volunteering to lead or organize school and community events whenever possible. Volunteering or interning for an event planner is another good way to get experience in the field, and opportunities at local convention centers and visitor bureaus are also worth checking out.


Approximately how many years of training or education are required for people in each occupation?
4/5 years


If you had to pick one of these careers based only on the amount of education and training you need,
which would you choose and why?
 I would choose interior design because it is the career I really want in the future and the salary is higher and although its more schooling it will be well worth it. 

Now that you have evaluated your interest in these two careers based on work tasks, working
conditions, potential earnings, and education and training requirements, answer the following
questions:
Did you change your mind about the career you chose at the beginning of the activity as different types
of information became available to you? What new information caused you to change your mind and
why?


No I did not change my opinion on the career I want because this is the same career Ive always wanted

Which of the criteria that you used to compare your career choices is most important to you and which
is the least important? Rank them in order from 1 (the most important) to 4 (the least important) and
explain why you have ranked them that way:
Criteria:

1)Salary was most important because I want a very high salary
2) weekly hours
3) Job Requirements
 4) The least important was the amount of schooling both careers required. 


Working Conditions:
Event Planner
In addition to working in their offices, they may spend a lot of time visiting suppliers—such as florists, caterers, and facility managers. Most importantly, they have to be at the event location to make sure everything goes according to plan. Sometimes, they may be at events for a couple of days or even a couple of weeks.

Interior Designer
Interior designers may be employed by interior design firms, architectural firms, construction companies, hotel and restaurant chains, airlines, hospitals, or home furnishings stores. Some are self-employed.

Most interior designers work between 7 and 10 hours a day. They may adjust their workday to suit their clients’ schedules. Weekend or evening work is often required to meet with clients or get a project completed on time.

Earnings:
Interior Designer - Median Income - 46k a year
Most earn between 26l and 85k
Highly experienced - up to 100k a year

Event planner
Between - 28k - 75k a year

Education & Training:
Event planner
Several colleges offer associate and bachelor’s degrees in disciplines such as public relations, marketing, and hospitality management. All of these programs will prepare you well for this career.

In addition, some colleges offer specialized bachelor’s degree programs in meetings or conventions management. Other colleges offer shorter certificate programs in event management. Some event planners choose to combine a degree in a related subject, such as business administration, with a certificate in event planning.


Interior Design
 Interior designers usually need a college degree. While it is possible to earn an associate degree in this field, many employers require at least a bachelor’s degree.

In many states, interior designers must be licensed or certified by the state regulatory agency. Applicants must first complete an accredited interior design program. Design programs vary, but typically include instruction in the history of design, color theory, lighting, sustainable design, drafting, computer-assisted design (CAD), and general business and marketing practices. 



What other factors may influence your career decision? (e.g. parents, favorite school subject, job
outlook, etc.) Do you consider any of them to be more important than the ones you ranked above?
Why?
Location
Income
Benefits
Hours 
The most important factor for my career decision is the salary because I want to be wealthy and earn the money I work hard for