events business interview tips
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Events is a highly competitive sector, and events jobs are often keenly fought over! Stay ahead of the pack with these hints and tips!TRANSCRIPT
Events business interview tips
Events is a highly competitive sector, and events jobs are often keenly
fought over.
We’ve placed thousands of successful candidates in event jobs and AV jobs,
from producers to technicians and everything in between.
Here’s our advice about how to succeed at your interview.
Your interview is basically common sense and a little preparation.
From your CV, your potential employer can already see that you
have the skills to perform the role for which you have applied.
A first interview will generally take
place to talk about you.
Employers will want to discuss your CV in further detail, gain an insight into your
personality, understand your aspirations and motivations, discover how you might fit
in with the existing team, and so on.
The following are guidelines to help you through the events
industry interview experience and make it as painless as possible.
Research the events company, production house or audio visual
firm thoroughly.
Most will have a website you can browse
Before
Compose at least a couple of questions that you can ask at your
interview.
Before
They should convey to your interviewer your genuine interest in the role and the company, so issues
such as future plans, company stability and staff retention levels are
good examples
Before
Plan your journey leaving plenty of time for delays, traffic jams, etc
Reread your CV to prepare yourself for any questions that your interviewer may have
Before
Make sure your suit/interview attire is clean and pressed and shoes are clean and tidy.
First impressions are everything!
Before
Remind yourself of why you have the relevant skills for this position and be
prepared for any questions that may be pertinent to the role
Before
Always arrive 5-10 minutes early and always phone ahead if you are running late - so ensure you have
the correct telephone number with you
Arriving
Introduce yourself with a confident firm handshake. Once seated, leave your
hands on your lap.
Don’t fold your arms, as this conveys a feeling of defensiveness.
Arriving
Most interviewers make a decision on your suitability within the first five
minutes.
That’s why your attire and good appearance is essential.
Arriving
Be confident and cheerful and engage in eye contact.
Arriving
Make sure you give the interviewer as much opportunity as possible to talk
about the role, so ask your pre-rehearsed questions about the
company and opportunity
During
Remember that, as much as you are selling yourself, the interviewer has to
sell the role to you too.
Make it easy for them by asking what is good about the company and this
position in particular
During
Always ask your interviewer if s/he has any doubts or reservations
about your suitability for the role.
If they do, you can attempt to overcome them there and then.
Ending
Thank the interviewer for the appointment and say you have enjoyed meeting them
Ending
Always ask what the next stage will be and when you should expect to hear their decision
Ending
Ensure that you convey genuine interest in the role.
If a potential employer has to choose between two equally suitable candidates, the most enthusiastic will be their more
likely choice
Ending
If you have a specific query about your interview, just get in touch with us.
We know most of the companies in the events business, and can often give you inside information and other useful tips.
Want to know more?
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