JOB INTERVIEW

JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR ATHLETES

Sample Sport Management Interview Questions

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 special project team.

 

What is the next step and how do you keep yourselves motivated?

How do you approach training?

How do you manage to keep yourselves in good health?

Do you roll with all kind of guys or do you prefer to train with guys who are your own size?