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We've read your resume and seen where you went to college and your work experience, but could you walk us through this period and tell us how you made the decisions you did regarding your education and work?

If you have made work and educational decisions intentionally, this is your time to shine. Discuss how you set your goals and chose your profession. Some people fall into opportunities and end up somewhere but not always because they chose to get there. This answer shows your choices were well thought out and considered your future growth. While not everyone has the benefit of following a clear path in one direction, showing your self-awareness and admitting to some mistakes made along the way is a sign of strength. Be reflective and thoughtful in your response.

"I have always loved concerts and festivals. After I went to Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2006 I knew I wanted to organize and plan large events. I chose my major in Mass Communications because I knew it would help give me the knowledge and skillset I needed to get into the industry. I chose my internship with a small local event planning company because I liked that their focus on entertainment and I saw potential for me to grow with them."

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Anonymous Answer

I have always worked with events in some way, but the role that really sparked my passion for events was my experience with ______, where I built career readiness workshops for students from underrepresented communities. This experience allowed me to combine my studies as a PR student with my passion for relationship building. I really enjoy creating highly impactful experiences, and that is why I continue to pursue events roles.

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Wonderful story! The passion and excitement that you bring for your career path certainly come through in your answers :) Good work!

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