Application Guide

How to Apply for QUESST Co-Chair; 2026-2027

at EngSoc

🏢 About EngSoc

EngSoc is a top 10 global leader advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals through research and innovation, making it a unique platform for driving meaningful change. Working here offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that align with global sustainability objectives while being part of a forward-thinking organization.

About This Role

As QUESST Co-Chair for 2026-2027, you'll hire and lead a diverse team across speakers, sponsorship, logistics, marketing, and finance to plan and execute the QUESST competition. This role is impactful because you'll create an engaging, informative, and professional conference that advances EngSoc's mission while developing leadership and event management skills.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves coordinating with team leads across different functions, reviewing progress on speaker acquisition and sponsorship targets, and planning logistical details with the Director of Clubs & Conferences. You might also be developing marketing strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring all conference elements align with EngSoc's sustainability objectives.

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🎯 Who EngSoc Is Looking For

  • Demonstrates proven leadership experience in hiring and managing diverse teams across functional areas like marketing, finance, or logistics
  • Has hands-on event planning experience, preferably in academic or professional conference settings
  • Exhibits strong organizational and communication skills with ability to collaborate under Director of Clubs & Conferences guidance
  • Shows genuine interest in sustainability and innovation aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals

📝 Tips for Applying to EngSoc

1

Highlight specific experience managing multi-functional teams in event or project settings, quantifying team size and outcomes

2

Demonstrate knowledge of EngSoc's sustainability initiatives by referencing specific UN SDG projects in your application materials

3

Provide concrete examples of how you've balanced creative conference planning with logistical execution

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Show understanding of QUESST competition's purpose by mentioning how you'd enhance its educational or professional value

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Emphasize collaboration skills by describing experience working within structured guidance frameworks similar to Director oversight

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience hiring and leading diverse teams across functional areas relevant to conference planning', 'Examples of successful event execution that demonstrate organizational and teamwork capabilities', "Understanding of EngSoc's sustainability mission and how QUESST aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals", 'Your approach to collaborative leadership under the Director of Clubs & Conferences guidance structure']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → EngSoc's specific contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals and current sustainability initiatives
  • → Previous QUESST competitions - format, themes, and participant feedback if available
  • → EngSoc's organizational structure, particularly the Clubs & Conferences department
  • → Current trends in academic/professional conferences related to sustainability and innovation

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your process for hiring and building a diverse team across speakers, sponsorship, logistics, marketing, and finance functions
2 How would you handle conflicting priorities between creative conference elements and logistical constraints?
3 What specific strategies would you use to ensure QUESST advances EngSoc's sustainability mission?
4 How have you previously worked within established guidance structures while maintaining team autonomy?
5 Walk us through how you would plan and execute one major aspect of QUESST (e.g., speaker selection or sponsorship acquisition)
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic event planning experience without specific examples of team leadership or multi-functional coordination
  • Focusing solely on creative aspects without demonstrating understanding of logistical and financial constraints
  • Failing to connect QUESST to EngSoc's sustainability mission and UN Sustainable Development Goals

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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