When interviewing a potential associate Producer what are some of your go to interview questions? What are you looking to learn from the interview to distinguish between candidates?

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Passion for the work. Self starter. Willingness to learn- not too much ego. Positive attitude. Goals.

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Career goals or aspirations. Who cares what they are! As long as they are aspiring! 😉

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Questions about being able to shift gears, re-prioritize; after all we wear many hats.

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How they deal with adversity. What was a big challenge you faced recently and how’d you deal with it?

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I am interviewing at another company and when they asked me what my pay expectations are, I asked them what their pay range and expectations were for this role. She let me know she was unable to tell me, yet still wanted me to give an answer. Do you believe that’s fair? How should I bring up pay expectations in my next round of interviews to ensure I am aware of what this position is offering so I don’t lowball or overshoot myself?

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