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Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
The interviewer wants to find out if you have experience coordinating events, and if so, how much experience. By asking how events went, they also seek to determine whether you look for results and are dedicated to succeeding in all areas of the job.
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
Start your answer with a yes or no and a brief description of how many events you have coordinated. If you have coordinated many events, focus on the events that were the most successful and how involved you were in the planning process.
If you have never coordinated an event in a professional setting, let the interviewer know if you have helped plan large or involved events in your personal life. Your experience planning family reunions or siblings' weddings may help you land this job!
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
When responding to the results portion of the question, be careful not to focus on opportunities for improvement or perceived issues with the events. Also, avoid giving too much credit to anyone you may have partnered with. Though it often feels strange to do so, you should focus on your achievements and successes over those of the larger team in your interview.
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
"Oh, yes! I helped put on multiple events each year, some of which were annual and some of which needed to be fresh and new each time. My favorite was our annual charity gala! I loved stretching our budget to create a night of glamour for a good cause. It was a personal mission of mine to use as little of the allotted budget as possible and then aim to bring in at least twice as much in donations. We were successful three out of the four years I was there!"

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