What sort of things have you done to become better qualified for your career?Why this question is being asked: The interviewer would like to know if you are a lifelong learner. Companies wan… Read More

Describe a time when you had to make a difficult choice between your personal and professional life.Why this question is being asked: The interviewer would like to understand how you balance… Read More

Describe times when you were not satisfied or pleased with your performance. What did you do about it?Why this question is being asked: The interviewer wants to know how seriously you take y… Read More

image, Joe ShlabotnikIt is always interesting to look back on professional mistakes that we made along the way, especially those that seem so obvious in retrospect:When I graduated from&nbsp&hell…Read More

2019 was a fascinating year for domestic pro wrestling brands at the gate. We had the debut of AEW, which got off to a blazing start and instant sellouts and then began to sputter (or come d… Read More

Tell me about your most significant work experience.Why this question is being asked: The interviewer wants to gain greater insight into your previous work experience to understand how you m… Read More

What could you have done to prevent a disappointing team experience?Why this question is being asked:  To learn how you can improve a situation when working with others.Strategy: Explai… Read More

screen shot via https://www.beinsports.com/us/wrestling/news/mlw-fusion-contra-coming-on-this-weeks-epis/1199420MLW re-launched its first show in October 2017. Including that event, 20… Read More

"Riding a wave of momentum from last month's historic G1 Supercard..." In reviewing Ring of Honor’s attendance over the half year, it is a tale of two stories. On the surface, it… Read More

Rocky Johnson has always been a wrestler I wanted to learn more about. In addition to being better known in some circles as The Rock Dwayne Johnson’s father, he was a star of the terri… Read More

Describe a situation in which you were motivated to put forth your best effort.Why this question is being asked: The interviewer wants to get a better sense of your work ethic and motivation… Read More

Tell me about a problem you solved in a unique way. What was the outcome?Why this question is being asked: Every job has problems that have to be solved and the interviewer wants to know how… Read More

Have you ever opted to resign from a position?Why this question is being asked: The interviewer wants to understand what makes you unhappy in a job or what would make you want to leave.Strat… Read More

How did you handle a situation when the manager was unavailable? Why this question is being asked: The interviewer wants to understand how you would handle a situation in the absence of a ma… Read More

Describe for me a situation in which you were proactive.Why this question is being asked:  Being proactive instead of reactive is an important trait that employers seek. Strategy: Provi… Read More

As the pro wrestling business has transitioned to over the top distribution and online streaming, there are a number of services to distribute content. Many of those services have a pay wall… Read More

What skills have you acquired from your part-time jobs? Why this question is being asked:  If you are a recent graduate with limited full-time work experience, the employer would like t… Read More

What have you learned from your experiences outside the workplace?Why this question is being asked: The interviewer wants to understand what you've learned outside the workpla… Read More

Over the last twenty years, there has been an onslaught of professional wrestling books. Although wrestling autobiographies had existed before, Mick Foley’s Have a Nice Day was a break… Read More

What qualities do you look for in an employer?Why this question is being asked:  To determine what qualities you feel are important in someone else, as this speaks to what qualities you… Read More

Are you willing to spend at least six  months as a trainee?Why this question is being asked:  To understand if you are willing to serve in an extended apprenticeship capacity. Stra… Read More

What qualities do you find important in a co-worker?Why this question is being asked:  To get a sense of what type of co-worker you work best with. Strategy: Consider the job you are ap… Read More

In support of the book, Winning Answers to 500 Interview Questions: Define integrity.Why this question is being asked:  To learn what integrity means to you and how you might… Read More

Tell me about the funniest role you have had on a job/project.Why this question is being asked: The interviewer wants to get a sense of your personality by asking you what you find humorous… Read More

What relevant experience do you have?Why this question is being asked: To understand your relevant experience for the position.Strategy: Focus on the aspects of your experience that are most… Read More

Have you been absent from work more than a few days in any previous position?Why this question is being asked: The interviewer wants to know what type of work ethic that you have and the amo… Read More

How did you acclimate to a major change in a role that you held?Why this question is being asked: As change is constant in most jobs, the interviewer wants to know how you deal with it.Strat… Read More

YouTube is as alluring a spot for professional wrestling promoters as it is one of frustration, at times. It can be a wonderful portal for discovery but one of frustration when it comes to… Read More

The television landscape in the United States has changed greatly for pro wrestling over the years and beyond the larger promotions, often doesn’t get any spotlight in the pro wrestli… Read More

What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?Why this question is being asked: The interviewer wants to understand how your strengths match the job.Strategy: Focus on a st… Read More

Ring of Honor held 7 shows domestically in January and February 2019. The shows totaled 5,100 and averaged 729 fans in attendance per show (at the end of the month are two Honor Rising event… Read More

Did you receive any promotions?Why this question is being asked: The interviewer would like to look back on your history of achievement and advancement in order to properly gauge your potent… Read More

There have been so many wild and wacky ideas over the history of pro wrestling, especially during the Attitude Era when shock television and anything goes was important to win a ratings war… Read More

In viewership numbers available via SullyGnome, Impact Wrestling increased its peak viewership after bottoming out the week prior.Impact peaked with 8,657 viewers on Twitch. This was an inc… Read More

How many hours do you normally work?Why this question is being asked: The interviewer wants to know how seriously you take your work and what you are willing to do to complete it.Strategy: P… Read More

What expectations do you have for your future employer?Why this question is being asked:  To determine if your expectations of the employer align with those of the company.Strategy: Foc… Read More

 Youtube screen shot“Thank God, Donald Trump’s a Hulkamaniac” - Hulk Hogan, backstage interview with Gene Okerlund at WrestleMania IV.WrestleMania IV  & V was… Read More

Are you hoping for advancement within the company?Why this question is being asked:  To understand your expectations for growing your career at the company.Strategy: Make it clear that… Read More

What is your approach to handling conflict?Why this question is being asked: Conflict on a job is a common occurrence and the interviewer wants to understand how you would manage it.Strategy… Read More

How many applications have you made?Why this question is being asked:  To understand how proactive you have been in your job search.Strategy: Make it clear that you have been focused on… Read More

twitter screenshotRing of Honor had another record setting year. The attendance average of 1,215 was a nearly 10% increase over last year’s record of 1,106. The total attendance of 49… Read More

We are all familiar with the investment advice that it is wise to diversify your holdings.  That is, you should grow your nest egg by “throwing your hat” in the investment r… Read More

As your business grows, you’ll need to come up with ways to scale up without cloning yourself.  You’ve started your own business to hold on to some family time rather than s… Read More

Asking for payment can be a sensitive matter, especially when you are representing yourself as a business owner rather than the employee of a larger corporation. As a professional, you don&r&hell…Read More

The rates that you charge are a reflection of your work as a consultant. There is a tricky balance to set between pricing yourself out of a significant volume of business and underpricing yo… Read More

Be accessible to those who are interested in your services, but not too accessible.  You’ll want to be available enough that clients feel they are getting what they paid for witho… Read More

Depending upon the nature of your business, you may need a space for meetings. When I initiated my business, I met clients in coffee shops. Although these were public spaces, I put a lot of… Read More

Choose a name that will give potential clients an accurate picture of your business.  One common mistake made by small business owners is choosing a name that is intended to sound like… Read More

 If you want to be taken seriously as a professional, you have to look like a professional. This applies to how you present yourself personally when contacting clients and how your busi… Read More

Depending upon the nature of your business, public speaking can be a helpful way to get your name out there. Public speaking provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate your expertise to… Read More

There are many ways in which entrepreneurs can benefit from self-publishing a book.  If you have the content, you can easily self-publish on Amazon basically for free and have your prof… Read More

When you’re trying to sell yourself, there is a limit to how much you can say about yourself to add to your appeal.  The next step is to add testimonials of people you’ve he… Read More

You also need to create a plan to ensure that all phone contact for your business comes across as professional.  If you choose to use your personal cell phone for business purposes, you… Read More

Before someone even looks at your website, your URL makes an impression. For $10 to $30 per year, you can own your own professional domain name.  Sure, you could use a free site like We… Read More

Some people are just not writers. Others have the ability to write well, but it’s still not their strongest skill. Perhaps you just don’t have the time or inclination to write. F… Read More

LinkedIn is the professional networking website. This site is especially helpful if your business and expertise are in a more professionally-focused area, such as accounting or marketing.&nb&hell…Read More

In an ideal world, news of your business’ opening would spread virally.  While no one strategy guarantees viral popularity, there are many steps you can take to make the most of f… Read More

If you already have a personal Facebook profile, be sure information about your consulting business and your areas of expertise are included.  This simple step spreads the word to every… Read More

The people you know likely have a picture of you as a person working in a certain field, for a certain employer.  In order to build your business, you’ll need to build your own br… Read More

To start a business selling your services, you’ll need to focus on two tasks.  First, create awareness of what you are available to do.  Second, prove your expertise.  B… Read More

As a busy parent, you may feel like you just can’t find the time to start your own business.  If your present position provides a realistic path for reaching the earnings level yo… Read More

Your time is the commodity that you are trying to preserve, so a major focus of your business design should be maximizing your earnings per hour invested in work.  As you’re start… Read More

Now that you’ve decided upon a business focus and model, it’s time to decide who your target clients are.  Make a list of the people who could benefit from access to your ex… Read More

There are fallacies about making money and the IRS that run strong in some circles.  The assertion is that there is no point in earning more money, or at least no point in earning more… Read More

What kinds of problems can you solve?  First, consider whether you can monetize any of the skills you use at your full-time job. Break down your activities into components and ask yours… Read More

Getting paid by a full-time employer is satisfying.  However, the income earned from getting consulting work based on your own expertise feels even better.  Working for a large org… Read More

Cody Rhodes tweetRing of Honor will have its biggest attendance average and total tickets sold in 2019. By far. This is not heavy prognostication or going out on a limb. With Supercard of Ho… Read More

What accomplishment has given you the most satisfaction?Why this question is being asked: A predictor of your ability to accomplish things in the future is partly based on what you’ve… Read More

Given a choice in your work, what do you like to do first?Why this question is being asked: To understand how you manage your time.Strategy: Demonstrate that you are good at managing and pri… Read More

Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss.Why this question is being asked: Conflict with management is a common occurrence and the interviewer wants to understand how you can m… Read More

Fight Network: US Distribution Sinclair Broadcasting, parent company of Ring of Honor, is constantly in acquisition mode. There was a well-publicized bid for Tribune assets and reports of bi… Read More

What is your approach to solving problems?Why this question is being asked: To gain insight into how you solve problems.Strategy: Explain your philosophy while providing a relevant example o… Read More

Do you prefer working with others or alone?Why this question is being asked: To determine what type of job you like best: working solo or in a team.Strategy: Most positions require a fair am… Read More

Tell me one thing about yourself you wouldn't want me to know.Why this question is being asked: The interviewer wants to know how you’ll handle a question that you did not an… Read More

Does your work relate to any experiences you had in college?Why this question is being asked:  To understand how your education matches your work.Strategy: Prove that you have a special… Read More

Image by Box BrownWith the WWE caught up in a political firestorm regarding their forthcoming event in Saudi Arabia and business entanglements with the prince, it is helpful to look back on… Read More

Image by Box BrownOn its face, “facts” may not seem true or at least do not add up.However, I want you to believe it.You want to believe it.If we believe it, it makes us both hap… Read More

Capitol Wrestling is a pro wrestling company on the move. They've come onto my radar due to  really being on the pulse of 'what's happening' in cultural issues today (How many pro wrest… Read More

Image: Box BrownWhen we think of sports and Trump, football often comes to mind. Trump, a former owner in the USFL and provocateur in regards to the national anthem, the term "MAGA Football"… Read More

How does this job fit into your career plan?Why this question is being asked:To understand if this position is a good fit for you or if it is just a job.Strategy: Using your past experience… Read More

 Sinclair Broadcasting Group acquired Ring of Honor in 2011 and it has been operating as Ring of Honor Wrestling Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair. That may change over the… Read More

What are you interested in outside of your career?Why this question is being asked:The interviewer would like to know the type of person you are outside of your regular job.Strategy: There i… Read More

Donald Trump has met his match- OmarosaThe ever unfolding relationship between Donald Trump and Omarosa Manigault Newman has been compared to reality television in recent days. After all, Om… Read More

Oh, what a difference a few days make. Last week I eviscerated Ring of Honor for their HonorClub that had few shows scheduled to air live. This week comes the announcement that the non-WWE p… Read More

 Flickr. Greet Van Dam. Never miss another ROH On Tour Event with live streaming to rohwrestling.com Android and iOS streaming, as well as Roku, Apple TV, and Android TV are coming soon… Read More

What were your responsibilities in your last job?Why this question is being asked:The interviewer would like to know if the job you are currently pursuing is similar to your last job or if i… Read More

What would cause you to miss an assignment or be tardy?Why this question is being asked:  To understand your ability and motivation to meet deadlines and what might prevent you from tha… Read More

What is your greatest weakness?Why this question is being asked: In order to gain a better understanding of the “professional you”. The interviewer doesn't want to hear just ab… Read More

What two things are most important to you in a position?Why this question is being asked:The interviewer would like to know what your expectations of the job are as part of determining if yo… Read More

What is your greatest achievement outside of work?Why this question is being asked: The employer wants to understand who you are as a person outside of a job setting.Strategy: Focus on an ac… Read More

WrestleMania VIDonald Trump bought and hosted WrestleMania IV and V in Atlantic City. The events were promoted as within  Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino. However, those events did no… Read More

ROH COO Joe KoffWith news that the apparent merger of Sinclair Broadcasting and Tribune has dim hopes of actually happening, how does SBG, and more importantly to us wrestling fans, ROH, mov… Read More

Image: Box BrownAt 64 years old, Hulk Hogan had been maintaining the lowest media profile of his career following a racist tirade caught on tape, where he used the N word related to his daug… Read More

Have you ever worked in a job that you hated?Why this question is being asked: Not every job will be a great fit for everybody and the interviewer wants to get a sense of what situation was… Read More

Ring of Honor had another record setting series of attendance milestones in the first half of 2018. It was the highest average show attendance to date and the highest total attendance for a… Read More

What is your greatest fear?Why this question is being asked: The interviewer wants to gain greater insight into your personality.Strategy: Explain the reason that you have a certain professi… Read More

What do you do to deal with stress?Why this question is being asked: As work is naturally stressful, the interviewer wants to know how you manage yours.Strategy: Be honest that you do get st… Read More

Describe a situation in which you led a team.Why this question is being asked: Leadership abilities are an important element of most jobs.Strategy: Provide an example of your leadership abil… Read More

Have you had experience firing people?Why this question is being asked:  If this is a function of the role, the interviewer wants to know if you have the stomach for it.Strategy: If the… Read More

What do you do if you can’t solve a problem on your own?Why this question is being asked: The interviewer wants to know how you solve problems that are beyond your own abilities.Strate… Read More