- Please discuss a decision you made that was questioned.
- Certainly. When I decided to leave my job in ------. My boss tried to persuade me I was wrong to leave.
- Friends tried to persuade me not to study ----. (name the subject). However, I am glad I did.
- Although I tried to explain my decision to my boss when we disagreed, I realize I did not incorporate two important strategic elements in my decision. I recognized my presentation was not as thorough as it should have been.
- How do you think your subordinates perceive you ?
- They perceive me as someone who is demanding, but fair and open to discussion.
- They like me, I think.
- I am a very easy person to get along with and my skills as a mediator are well known.
- In the last two years turnover has decreased and no employees have left.
- What did you like most and least in your last job ?
(Mention what you liked best and do not say anything about what you liked least).
- What I liked most were the challenges I found there. (Change the subject).
- The least ------------------ The most ------------------ (Finish with something positive).
- The least ----- like everyone else, routine work. The most ---- (mention something of value).
- The most ------------------- creativity.
- The least --------- repetitive tasks, which are unfortunately necessary to keep things running smoothly.
- Which do you prefer: numbers or words ?
- Both: in the context of research the use of numbers is quite familiar to me. In developing a theory, I like writing.
- Words. It is easier to sell a vacation on the destination than it is on the taxes !
- Numbers. It is always easier to develop a rationale based on numbers than on theories.
- My background and experience have provided me with a stronger faculty for numbers than for words.
- I feel very comfortable with numbers; however, I find words more challenging and interesting.
- How many people did you supervise at any given time ?
- I have not had the chance to supervise others yet, but I am fully prepared to do so.
- Between ---- and ----, depending on the size of the project.
- Outside of work, I am often in charge of many people. (Give an example).
- I have had experience supervising small administrative and production teams.
- There were/are ---- people under my supervision at my last/present job.
- What financial responsibilities have you had ?
- Since the age of sixteen, I have planned my own budget.
- I had technical responsibilities that translated into financial responsibilities.
- I plan the budget for my family.
- I managed to multiply sales threefold in an eight-month period.
- How did you justify your salary in your last job ?
- I replaced two people for a period of two years in the largest department.
- I decreased turnover by ------ percent.
- Very simply, I was paid by volume of production ----- or on a commission basis.
- My objectives were very clear, and I often worked overtime to meet them.
- By ensuring that over 50% of the customer base remained loyal to the organization.
- I took my responsibilities seriously to make sure nothing went wrong (for example, production never had to be stopped).
- I did my job with heart and I succeeded in ---- (mention one or two achievements).
- By generating a contribution that was five times the size of my salary.
- What makes you unique ?
- Three things: a sound basic technical background, additional training in management, and international experience.
- Unique things should be in museums. I am mostly practical.
- A different approach from most ----- (give one or two examples).
- I think I am ideally suited for the job and I like it very much.
- What are the things that bore you the most ?
- To have to do the same thing over and over.
- Inflexible and narrow-minded people.
- To stay in one place and do nothing; to have the feeling I am not progressing.
- Are you sure you have the qualifications for this job ?
- Are you testing me ?
- This job is exactly what I want to do, and I have carefully checked to be sure that I have the potential and skills for it.
- Test me.
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