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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

New Member Interview Questions

These are the questions we use when interviewing applicants and checking in with renewing members. Members: use them to give the Membership Committee honest, constructive feedback.

For new applicants

  1. How long has your business been in operation? How long have you been in the industry?
  2. What other networking activities do you do or attend?
  3. How comfortable are you introducing your clients and friends?
  4. What kind of growth do you expect from BNI? Can you handle the growth?
  5. On average, how many people do you connect with in a week, professionally and personally?
  6. How do you feel you can refer others in BNI?
  7. Are you willing to use new vendors for your personal and business needs as relationships develop? Will you refer BNI members to your family, friends, and clients?
  8. Are you committed to the weekly 90-minute meeting, plus 2-3 hours of BNI, 1-2 hours of other networking, 1 hour of follow-up, and 1 hour of leadership a week?
  9. Are you comfortable attending training sessions 2-4x a year to enhance your experience and be a leader?
  10. What differentiates you from others in your industry?
  11. How do you feel others can refer your business?
  12. Do you have realistic expectations of referrals to give and receive? (This can be disproportionate depending on business type, quality, industry, and personality.)
  13. Are you comfortable inviting friends, family, clients, and business associates to BNI meetings?
  14. How do you feel about being a leader: do you jump in when you see a need, prefer to be volunteered, or prefer to stay on the outskirts? Neither is more correct; there’s a need for both.

For renewing members

  • How do you feel about your previous year in BNI? Did you hit your goals?
  • How do you feel about your relationships in BNI? Any that stand out? Any that are more difficult?
  • What have you done well this year? What were your successes (TYFCB, RGO, visitors, leadership roles, etc.)?
  • What can we as a chapter help you do to continue your success?

Also reviewed at renewal

  • TYFCB
  • Visitors
  • RGO / RGI
  • Training / continuing education
  • Any complaints or issues
  • Leadership opportunities, past or present
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