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« on: September 04, 2008, 03:23:14 pm » |
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Ok people I have an interview on Monday for a post I would ideally like with a company who organise conferences for the legal profession.
I have to prepare one question in advance which is, choose a venue in Dublin City centre to host an event for 50 people, giving reasons for my choice.
Now I have 2 venues in mind which I know of and have googled both. The question is, what are the interview panel looking for given I know nothing about Dublin conference venues?
Are they keen to hear the reasons for my choice of venue?
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Are they trying to ascertain if I have researched the venues?
Your help would be appreciated.
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mlm668
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« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2008, 04:17:32 pm » |
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Sounds like they want you to plan an event and be able to explain your choices in terms of budget and amenities (SP??). If you have two in mind, do a compare/contrast essay or similar write up. Look at what each offers and how it would benefit your "company" for its event? What services are provided; ie: internet hookups, private rooms for one-on-one conferences or phone calls, etc. Are they strictly event only or are they hotels that would allow overnight stay if an attendee needed or would an attendee need to secure accomodations elsewhere? This brings to mind a hotel used last year for a hiring event here. They had conference rooms for events, private rooms near the conference rooms that had a seating area for people to wait and relax and make phone calls or access the internet to check e-mail and a mini-conference room (kind of like a suite for meetings). There was a refreshment bar in the hallway outside the event rooms. They also provided clerical assistance, if needed for copying, printing last minute changes to presentations, etc. There was also a private eating area for the attendees to have their meals away from the regular hotel restaurant and they offered a cocktail hour in the early evening for guests. All in all, a nice place. I hope that helps. Michelle  |
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gee4
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« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2008, 04:26:53 pm » |
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Thanks Michelle.
I have spent the past couple of hours doing this and chosen one venue and my reasons why which I have listed and will bring to the interview.
I just basically wanted to know are they interested in how I present this, my reasons for choosing this venue and/or what research I have done in finding a suitable location. Maybe they are interested in all of the above.
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mlm668
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« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2008, 05:17:50 pm » |
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If you're able to answer any or all of the questions you've raised, you should do fine. Good Luck!!! Michelle |
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« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2008, 01:35:10 am » |
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You may want to present a summary of both and why you chose the one you chose. This will show you did put thought and effort into you choice.
Good Luck
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geminigirl
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« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2008, 10:09:32 am » |
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Gee - first off - huge amounts of good thoughts winging their way to you for Monday. My fingers and toes are crossed for you.
My own route would be to say you'd narrowed it down to two venues and yes, give the reasons you went with the chosen one. What you've done - research etc -shows good initiative and is what they should be looking for.
Good luck!
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gee4
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« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2008, 10:21:52 am » |
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Thanks Gem and all.
I know the interview question is a relatively easy one, but you just never know what it is they are looking for. Ten minutes is a long time to present and talk about it though!
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ControlledChaos
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« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2008, 11:54:56 am » |
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Gee
Just coming into this thread late and wanted to wish you well for the interview.
Val
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itsme_calista
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« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2008, 12:00:13 pm » |
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Coming to this late but Good luck Gee  |
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gee4
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« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2008, 03:11:39 pm » |
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Well I had this interview on Monday and it's now Friday and I haven't heard a thing.
I can only assume I have not been successful as the second interview was to take place this Monday if the correct candidate could not be identified.
Isn't it manners to write to the unsuccessful candidates and inform them? Why do employers think it is ok to leave these matters open ended and treat jobseekers like this?
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mlm668
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« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2008, 03:25:18 pm » |
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Lack of courtesy in keeping job seekers informed has unfortunately become the norm in the US the last 5-10 years. They claim its because there are just to many applicants for each job posting to respond to each applicant but I think that's a lot of baloney. If you call someone for an interview and give them a timeline for decisions, it is very unprofessional not to MAKE the time to keep them advised - especially if they are not chosen for the next round or the position. I would call to verify your status so you can "cross them off the list" if you weren't chosen. There was a position I applied to last month and when I didn't receive a call for an interview within two weeks of the closing date, I called asked if they had chosen their candidates yet so I could remove the job from my list if they had. Michelle |
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gee4
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« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2008, 03:28:54 pm » |
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I have asked for an update today but doubt I will get one.
Some companies are clever in showing their professionalism leading up to an interview. However on occasions like this they let themselves down and leave themselves wide open for criticism.
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geminigirl
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« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2008, 05:05:48 pm » |
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I've found that one of the reasons companies don't immediately inform unsuccessful candidates is in case their Number One Pick turns 'em down so they can then offer the job to Number Two on the list.
Pretty bad manners, either way.
Sorry you haven't heard anything, Gee. I really don't envy you right now. Fingers crossed something really good comes up soon.
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