Tell me about a time you led a team or group toward a shared goal, even if it was informal. How did you ensure everyone contributed, and what was the outcome?

Situation

In my final year of college, our student council was tasked with organizing a fundraising bazaar for the scholarship fund. The team was composed mostly of new volunteers with little event experience, and we faced a tight two-week deadline.

Task

My role was to coordinate the logistics team and ensure all preparations were completed on time, even though I was not the lead officer, I had to step up to guide the group toward our fundraising goal.

Action

I called a quick alignment huddle to set clear expectations and timeline. I delegated tasks based on each member's strengths, one person handled supplier sourcing, another created promotional materials, and two others managed the setup plan. I created a shared tracker and checked in daily via our group chat. When a volunteer felt overwhelmed, I offered to swap tasks to keep morale high. I also set mini-deadlines and celebrated small wins publicly.

Result

We successfully held the bazaar, raising PHP 45,000, 30% higher than the previous year's event. The team completed cleanup on time, and multiple members told me they appreciated being heard and empowered. The head of the council commended our group's coordination.