Event Planner / Event Coordinator
Screen your next best-fit employee for customer-centered, detail oriented and collaborative characteristics.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose and When to Use It: RA’s Event Planner Test is useful for screening potential employees who will be tasked with planning, organizing and overseeing the successful execution of events and special occasions. This test will help you find detail-minded individuals who can adapt quickly and effectively problem solve while staying calm under pressure—even in the face of the unexpected. The most successful candidates will also be good time managers, able to work alone or collaboratively, and possess the interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external customers.
About the Test: This assessment battery includes the following components:
- A set of personality dimensions assessing important and functional traits for the role.
- An untimed General Cognitive Aptitude test
- This test takes most individuals 30-40 minutes to complete.
Target group: Along with Event Planner positions, we recommend using this test for Banquet Manager, Wedding Planner, Promotions Coordinator, Event Manager, Events Specialist, Marketing Events Planner, Special Events Coordinator, Event Management Coordinator, Director of Special Events, and Meeting Planner, among other roles where planning, coordinating and executing large scale projects and events are core responsibilities.
What the Report Gives You: The report provides a graphical display of aptitude and personality trait scores, score interpretation guidance–including a detailed list of strengths and developmental concerns–and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process: RA’s online personality testing can be done from any device with a reliable internet connection. The use of mobile phones is discouraged. Test results are provided immediately.
Sample Personality Item:
For the statement on the left |
| For the statement on the right | |||||
I prefer to let others take the initiative to get things going when projects are stalled. |
I prefer to take the initiative to get things going when projects are stalled. |
Sample Questions for General Cognitive Aptitude Test | |||
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Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ____________. | (A) transportation | ||
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25 | (A) 32 | ||
Sample abstract reasoning item:
Which figure would come next in the series?
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(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Event Planner / Event Coordinator Evaluates:
Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
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Slow to learn, needs simple tasks | General Cognitive Aptitude | Quick learner, solves problems |
Timid, lacks courage to confront subjects | Assertiveness | Willing to offer opinions and debate different options |
Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness / Dependability | Dependable, reliable |
Not service minded | Customer Service / Responsiveness | Enjoys serving people |
Does not use time well, disorganized | Detail Mindedness | Tidy, neat, organized |
Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability / Resilience | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
Easily overloaded with social stimulation | Extroversion | Enjoys a lot of social involvement at work |
Perfers to have predictable responsibilities | Flexibility | Doesn’t mind quick shifts in assignments |
Bends rules to suit own purposes | Integrity | Strong moral code |
Unfeeling, uncaring | Interpersonal Sensitivity / Empathy | Relates to others’ feelings |
Lacks enthusiasm, may give up easily | Optimism / Enthusiam | Cheerful, “can-do” attitude |
Doesn’t want to coordinate with others | Teamwork Orientation / Collaboration | Able to coordinate and work cooperatively |
Validity Information: Click here to view RA's Technical Manual for details about test dimension development, reliability & validity.
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