Event Planner

This is perhaps the one question that defines your fit for the job in the interviewer's mind. Start by reviewing the job description thoroughly and look for areas that are a good match with your qualifications and experience. Find at least three great reasons that match with your experience and background that qualify you to be the right candidate for the job. Most employers will ask this question at some point in the interview, either directly or in an indirect way. On the rare chance that it doesn't come up in the interview, you can always use these talking points as your 'last thing to say' before the end of the interview.

Show interest in the business side of the company by asking about the clients. Don't ask for specific names of individuals or companies -- tell the interviewer you are interested in learning about the type of client the company works with so you can understand how business is developed and to whom events are tailored.

My work style matching exactly what cashier job requires by: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks, being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude, being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations, a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges, establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

The money question, if you like. Without effective cost analysis and the ability to budget effectively, an event planning business is not going to last long. You want your applicant to demonstrate an appreciation of this, as well as show they can think strategically about how to make sure events are profitable for the agency, cost effective for the client and demonstrably worth the investment for the host business.

I believe that I possess the time management skills and the ability to ensure detail orientation which is the key to efficiency.

I offer exceptional command over Visio, MS Office, SAP and EBMS.

I have found that it is best to handle stressful situations with a calm demeanor. When an unanticipated problem arises, it is useful to quickly take steps to problem solve crafting creative immediate solutions to any issue.

I understand that many events may require travel, and I am willing to spend the time getting to a location because I want to make sure that clients are getting the event they want where they want it.

At many event-planning businesses, employees must multitask. You may need to meet with clients to negotiate the contract, help plan the food and beverages, and handle logistics, such as tables, chairs, booths, staff, lighting and music. Ask the interviewer what tasks you will need to perform if you are hired and to rank them in order of importance. This will let you play up certain areas of your experience as you know what the client wants most.

I left because I felt I need to utilize my expertise on a bigger platform.

Event planning encompasses many different happenings, including corporate meetings, seminars, lunch-and-learns, hospitality suites, trade shows and conferences. Some event planners focus on private parties such as weddings, children's birthdays, family reunions or Sweet 16 parties. Sports marketing requires event planning for races, tennis, golf and volleyball tournaments, leagues and exhibition matches. Ask the interviewer to tell you her specific event focus and to give you some examples of events the company has recently planned that exemplify the type of business the company wants.

Priorities usually depend on the event time and size. I usually find out what a client feels is the most important part of his event and I focus on that primarily.

It goes without saying that the strengths you mention must be job specific, however the weakness part is difficult. You can dodge the question by mentioning a weakness that could prove to be an asset in the specific field. Sample answer follows

Time management is an important part of my daily life. I am familiar with calendar programs and applications, and I make sure that I clearly note deadlines and appointments. In addition, I make sure to plan ample time to complete tasks, guaranteeing that I am not overbooked.

I single-handed coordinated the Coats for Kids drive for 2013. Without a committee and very few volunteers. I planned it, I marketed it, I married it. I feel it was so successful because I constantly thought about my clients (the kids). I wanted to make sure that my efforts and planning ensured that they got the best result.

I have had the opportunity to manage both corporate clients and private ones so I have managed meetings, conferences, weddings, parties and even racing events!