Job Interview Questions

PART 2

11. What is your management style?

If you've never thought about this, it's high time you did. For example familiarize yourself with 'Management by Coaching and Development (MBCD)' when Managers see themselves primarily as employee trainers. 'Open door' is a good one.

12. Are you a good manager? Give an example. Why do you feel you have top managerial potential?

Keep your answers, achievement and task oriented. Emphasize management skills - planning, organizing, controlling, interpersonal, etc.
Describe relevant personal traits.

13. What did you look for when you hired people in the past?

Skills, initiative, adaptability.

14. Did you ever fire anyone? If so, what where the reasons and how did you handle it?

You have had experience with this and it worked out well.
Describe how you spoke to the person and explained precisely but tactfully where they were under-achieving.

15. What do you see as being the most difficult task in being a manager?

Getting things planned and done on time within the budget.
Do not imply that these are insurmountable difficulties.

16. What is your biggest weakness as a manager?

Be honest and end on a positive note.
Industry trend questions.

17. How would you evaluate your present firm?

An excellent company which afforded me many fine experiences. Quantifying your experience and accomplishments.

18. Why are you leaving your present job?

No longer provides a suitable challenge, time to move on, I wish to move into …(the area this company specializes in)
Give a 'group' answer if possible, e.g. our department was consolidated or eliminated.

19. How do you feel about leaving all your benefits?

You feel the challenge and satisfaction this new role will bring outweigh benefits lost.

20. Describe what you feel to be the perfect working environment.

Where people are treated as fairly as possible.
Don't mention 'naked Fridays'.

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