The general impression about quiz masters in India is of a super intelligent individual with a flair for mugging up strange facts. But that is far from the reality. Following the huge success of the HT Republic Day Quiz, we went through the several sites and forums run by the quizzing community to understand what makes up a successful quiz master. Below is a compilation of these tips and career path suggestions.
Eligibility criteria to be a quiz master in India
The following criteria ought to be met, though there is no rule as such regarding becoming a quiz master:
But this is not all. Here’s more on what it takes to be a quiz master.
Qualities of a quiz master
Knowledge and skills needed to be a good quiz-master include:
Apart from the above, an aspiring quiz master will benefit from people management and leadership courses. It’s important to understand the basics of event management and command respect through leadership to run the show successfully.