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First question: Tell me about a time you were reprimanded by your supervisor, what you did wrong, and how you handled it. Second question: Describe when something went wrong at an event, why you didn't see coming, and how you handled it. Third question: Describe a time you were planning an event with your superior and there was a disagreement. How did you handle it, and how was the outcome?
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Senior Event Manager

Interviewed at Enterprise Events Group

3.1★
May 17, 2025

First question: Tell me about a time you were reprimanded by your supervisor, what you did wrong, and how you handled it. Second question: Describe when something went wrong at an event, why you didn't see coming, and how you handled it. Third question: Describe a time you were planning an event with your superior and there was a disagreement. How did you handle it, and how was the outcome?

They want to know that you can balance requests from multiple departments and intuitively prioritize them based on the event you're producing. They'll also ask questions about how well you communicate your production process *Hint* Internal Communication is HUGE - over communicating is preferred and explaining every step you take is important since you'll be working with people who aren't necessarily producers but responsible for the success of the event.
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Special Event Manager

Interviewed at California Community Foundation

2.6★
Nov 29, 2021

They want to know that you can balance requests from multiple departments and intuitively prioritize them based on the event you're producing. They'll also ask questions about how well you communicate your production process *Hint* Internal Communication is HUGE - over communicating is preferred and explaining every step you take is important since you'll be working with people who aren't necessarily producers but responsible for the success of the event.

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