Planner Exit Interview
Exit Interview With Todd A. Smith
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: Great experience. I'm able to communicate to the speakers and get exactly what I want.
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: I have been getting great responses to my listings (I currently have 5 listed for various events our local National Guard will hold over the year). I get a great applicant pool to pick from each time.
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: Many times applicants would send a blanketed response and they are the first I would deny. A personalized approach to my ad is what I was looking for! When they did this they are listening to my requirements.
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: Personalization, updated and current speaker pages and videos and examples I could review.
Q5: Would you use SpeakerMatch again to help you find a speaker?
A: Always!