Sophie Woollett - Events Manager & Business Owner

Summary

Sophie, an operations and event production manager in the events industry, shares insights on hiring. Her interviews are casual and often involve chats on-site or over coffee. She usually puts candidates through one or two stages, but already knows many of them from previous work experience.

Red flags for her include lateness, poor communication, and lack of passion. She appreciates candidates who give a heads up if they're running late. Sophie has hired people from different industries, especially those with transferable skills like construction.

She values candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience and passion for the industry. References are important to her, but not make or break. She looks for candidates who can communicate their learnings from past experiences.

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Sophie's Job

06:10 The Importance of Progression and Culture Fit