A Second Interview

[ms_gwyn]

I had an interview with a MAJOR sports entertainment team as Event Operations Coordinator.

I think it went well, it got narrowed down from 60 -> 12 (of which I was one) and the next round will be the Top 3. I'm being very optimistic about this and really want this position.

What are some good second interview questions that I could ask?

I'm pretty confident in my background in organizing events and dealing with the public.

Should I come up with scenario type situations to ask the person or panel?

Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[pman233]

Gwyn -

Having had several fortune 500 jobs (and the grilling process that went along with getting them), the best advice I can give is to -expect the unexpected. I have been put through the ringer by the best of them, and got my revenge by earning the HR job which gave me the same power.

I always had a field day with questions that seemed to have nothing to do with the job at hand, just to see what was rehearsed, figure out what the person really was like, and to see how well they could shift gears.

I know your post deals with how you can spin them, but any good HR person with throw it right back at you. If there is one single point I can tell you to help you get the job:

Make sure you impress upon the company, "I will make you money."

There are may different ways this can be said, but it all boils down to the almighty dollar. I don't care if you are interviewing for the Salvation Army, this is what it really boils down to, like it or not.

Above all else, be yourself. Ask what your heart tells you to ask. Don't put the priority on money, benefits, fringe benefits, etc. Let your education and resume do the talking, and fill in the blanks where needed. Remember why you made the cut. HR pro's can smell fear a mile away.

All of this may sound trite and cliche, but I've been on both sides of the desk. I sincerely hope this helped in the least, and sincerely wish you the best of luck.

Respectfully,

Mike