Scene to read · Professionalism, Communication
Doors in fifteen
You are a volunteer stagehand at an amateur theater on the first night of its play.
A ten-foot painted backdrop is propped against the side wall next to the aisle the audience will use; it rocked a little when you touched it. Doors open in fifteen minutes. You have just pointed it out to the club president, Ziad, who directs and casts every show. Annika, another volunteer, is on stage with you both.
The scene
Ziad: It's leaned there all week. Bracing it means refocusing lights. That's half an hour.
Annika: It did rock when I brushed it. Barely, though.
Ziad: I'll stand an usher beside it. We're not holding a full house for a maybe.
Annika: An usher's something, I guess. I'm doing chairs. You coming?
The two questions
- 1What would you do in the next fifteen minutes, and why?
- 2Describe a time you raised a concern and the person in charge dismissed it. What did you do next?
What raters look for
- Professionalism
- Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure.
- Communication
- Listens first, speaks clearly and respectfully, and adapts the message to the listener.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
Practice free
