Some unions are implementing a 25-point evaluation process to screen out unqualified applicants for union organizer positions. The general idea is to gauge one’s ability to motivate others to action. Even if you’ve already been organizing awhile, you might find yourself being assigned to attend as a follow-up. How you perform could affect the rest of your organizing career. Be on top of your game to get the highest score possible. Here are five things you can do to master the organizer eval.
- Be prepared to write a strategic organizing plan. Include such things as goals, timelines, benchmarks, issues, leaders, meetings, employee list, volunteer organizing committee, house calls, a target date for filing, handbills, mailings, emails, itemized expenses, etc.
- Take detailed notes before, during, and after each role play.
- Dress business casual. Look sharp and make a good first impression.
- Listen for clues during role play, and give each person a specific call to action.
- Get plenty of rest.
