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Take every opportunity to break into the field, even if it means catering or volunteering with a florist, says Roxanne Rukowicz Ladd, a Washington, D.C.-based meeting planner and principal of Behind the Scenes Events. “You’ll build an appreciation for the time on your feet and what it takes to pull off a gig. All experience is good experience and will serve you well in becoming a more rounded candidate for a position within the industry,” she says.