How to Answer: You have been asked to set up a meeting. Quickly go over the steps you take to make this meeting happen.
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Insurance Assistant job interview.
3. You have been asked to set up a meeting. Quickly go over the steps you take to make this meeting happen.
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer wants to know what steps you would take to set up a meeting. They don't need a blow-by-blow of the software you would use or the details of the food you would order.
Written by Emily McMannes on March 20th, 2022
Focus Your Answer On
If you've set up meetings before, great! You're ahead of the game. If you haven't, that's ok. Focus on what you would do to make sure the meeting goes smoothly. This could include communicating with and asking questions of the meeting host about who should be invited, how many attendees, if there is a particular conference room they prefer, the duration of the meeting, if they need an agenda drawn up, or if they need a lunch or snacks.
Written by Emily McMannes on March 20th, 2022
Stay Away From
Avoid appearing inexperienced. Even if you've never set up a meeting in your life, you can build on the examples given here.
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Experienced or Inexperienced Example
"I would first ask how many attendees, who they want to invite, the duration of the meeting, if they need lunch or snacks ordered, and if they need me to provide materials such as an agenda, slide deck, or other. I would then determine an appropriate conference room for the meeting and send out invitations via the electronic system the company uses. I would order any additional food/drink and gather the materials the meeting host requested."
Written by Emily McMannes on March 20th, 2022