Convener: Leyla Asadi
Participants:
Dodge / Morven / Sally
Summary of
discussion, conclusions and/or recommendations:
LA: feeling slightly worried about this interview as I
think I could do the job very well but need to think through how I structure my
answers and deal with the presentation which is entitled; ‘How would I ensure
the positive development of the company through the mission, vision and current
artistic landscape.
Conversation
*Explained the company history and importance of their
mission.
*Talked about grass-root companies working with the
community but also wanting to venture more into venue-land. Impact on community
spaces closing. *Even bigger need to keep those voices heard.
*Think about what the limits are, so I know what I’m
dealing with.
*Think about ways they would like to see change. Look
at corporate areas to make brand strong etc.
*Making sure the questions I may ask are relevant and
don’t try to ‘tackle’ everything! Think about the scope of the job and what
relevance the role entails.
*If you know what they are looking to do in the future
or over next 3 years of funding, make sure those areas are addressed in presentation.
*Think about the artistic merits of the company and
how you would enhance rather than change. A long standing company may want new
influences but doesn’t want to change what the essence of who they are.
*Be specific in presentation.
*Use PowerPoint if possible to focus your presentation
and its also useful as a back up.
*What to wear-something smart but not the power
suit/briefcase combo. Neat and presentable :)
*How to approach the question about ‘what are your
weaknesses/faults-over working is usually a good one! The need to get better at
not overstretching yourself.
*Questions to the panel-make sure they are relevant
and don’t come across as something that is asked just for sake of asking
something.
*Part time job so how are the hours going to be
managed? Set days? Is it flexible in terms of place of work? Etc.
Ideas
*Changing climate/closure/reduction of community based
work will impact greatly so look at innovative ways to continue what is
important to them (essentially not loosing their specialty as a company).
*Look at current trends/themes for inspiration.
*Rather than always devising new work maybe a known
text that happens to have the same ‘issue-base’ but is not currently marketed
in that way. This would potentially open up new audiences but not loose sight
of importance of issues.
*Website-start a blog space where participants can
contribute online with their ideas/stories-IF closure of community centres
means less physical work in spaces. Make it clear that although some negative
aspects may be present (i.e. unsolicited blogs) all interaction is useful as it
may help evidence that increased awareness is needed!
*Look to highlight areas of what a producer does and
bullet point what I would do to build/develop on current practice. Pick ones
that are most appropriate and use to explain how I would develop them.
*Presentation-intro what I like about the co/where I
think I could help take it/focus on 3 main ideas-BE SPECIFIC, USE EXAMPLES-with
at least one being backed up by an example of past experience.
Good
Tips
1.Prepare for the moment-prior to interview don’t
worry about what may be the outcome etc.
2. Seems obvious but listen to questions and answer
them (easily to misinterpret or go off on tangent.
3. Don’t assume anything-just because they know you,
you still need to spell everything out so they can tick their little boxes.
4. Don’t loose your personality!
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