Strenghts and Weaknesses Matrix

When interviewing and applying for a job, it is important to evaluate what strengths and weaknesses would apply do the positions.

As far as strengths for both the Director of Event Planning and Special Events Director, I am detail oriented which is necessary when planning functions and events. In addition to this, I am collaborative. Collaboration is necessary when working on a team and making sure everyone's opinions are heard. Another strength I have is that I am very organized. When handling a large event and lots of people, organization is extremely important to being successful.

The weaknesses I posses I am constantly working to improve. For example, I get nervous and do not excel speaking in front of a large group, however I feel that I excel and speaking in front of smaller groups and am a leader in a small group of people. In both of these positions public speaking will be an aspect of the job, which is something I am working to further improve.

Job requirement strengths

Based on my experience and education I feel that I would be a great candidate for both of these jobs. As far as experience, I am currently a social director for my sorority that includes planning events for up to 300 people. Also, a large part of organizing functions and events is following and creating a budget. Budgeting for large events takes a lot of time and negotiating in order to be able follow a budget. In addition to this, I have had experience delegating tasks which is important as a manager.

Public relations is also important to event management as well, as events have to be marketed well in order to be successful. As a current marketing student, I have had knowledge and experience in public relations and different ways to market an event or organization. Having a marketing background is beneficial for event and planning.