Planner Exit Interview
Exit Interview With Karen Bureau
Event Organizer Shares Feedback On Receiving Speaker Proposals Through The SpeakerMatch Job Board
About This Interview Series
Many of the speakers in our community
have expressed interest in learning more about the speaker selection process. These
exit interviews will share feedback and insights from meeting planners
utilizing The SpeakerMatch Job Board. Enjoy!
Q1: Overall, how was your experience utilizing the SpeakerMatch Job Board to find a speaker?
A: SpeakerMatch is a great website to find any speaker that you might be looking for - we found almost all of our speakers (over 10) on your website. It is easy to use, concise and absolutely professional.
Q2: How was the quality of the applicants who applied to your listing? Overall, did you feel the applicants met the criteria you outlined in your listing?
A: Applicants were of the highest quality. All applicants met the needs for our Diversity Summit.
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Q3: Of the applications you received, what kinds of things in the teaser/headline of the application drove you to want to open the full letter of application? What kinds of things in the teaser/headline of the application made you skip over reading a full letter of application?
A: Of the applications that we received the "teaser/headline" was clear, precise and inviting.
Q4: Of the applications you received, what kinds of things in the letter of application stood out in a positive way? In a negative way?
A: Each speaker presented themselves in a very open and genuine manner each ready to share their expertise and passion for what they do with us. Their life stories are fascinating.
Q5: Would you use SpeakerMatch again to help you find a speaker?
A: I would absolutely use SpeakerMatch again. I plan to recommend SpeakerMatch to others. I want to say our "heart-felt" thanks to you Paul and SpeakerMatch for all of your phenomenal support and awesome speakers!!!!! Wow...congratulations to your whole team - you are an awesome service!