Sports Management Interview Questions - 1

• What is success? What personal characteristics do you possess that will contribute to your success with our organization?
• What was the most important thing you learned from your sport management internship? What did you learn that you could apply to this position?
• Why did you choose to major in sport management at Slippery Rock University?
• What qualities do you possess that indicate that you will be successful in this field?
• What have you done that shows initiative and a willingness to work?
• What new skills or capabilities have you developed over the last year?
• What motivates you?
• What were the biggest pressures you had to deal with during your internship experience?
• What did you dislike about your internship experience?
• Do you feel you work well under pressure? Provide an example.
• What do you think will be your greatest contribution to our organization?
• Why do you want to work for our organization?
• Describe a high-pressure situation you had to handle at work. Describe the situation, who was involved, and what you did in terms of the situation.
• You are coordinating a large stadium event where you expect 8,000 people to attend. How do you preplan for this event?
• Tell me about a time when you thought “outside of the box” to achieve a particular goal.
• Describe for me a situation that would demonstrate the level of confidence that you have in yourself.
• In this position, you must interact successfully with people, clients, upper management, subordinates, etc. in order to make a positive impact. Can you sketch out two or three key strengths you feel you have in dealing with people?
• Tell me about the most effective contribution you have made as part of a task group or speical project team.