Florists

To obtain experience, try to land a job as an assistant florist. Some new graduates with a postsecondary degree or certificate have enough experience to enter the field as florists.

Most people do not wake up one morning and decide to become a floral designer. If you do not have creative and artistic inclinations, you are already a step behind the rest. A good floral designer enjoys and understands plants and flowers, and can visualize a creation from the very first daffodil. Are you able to work well under pressure and deadlines, and effectively deal with vendors or wholesalers? These are daily requirements of the job. Also, be prepared to greet and accommodate all types of customers, from impatient grooms to nervous brides to grieving families. A compassionate and patient personality will help you go far in this field.