Experience and Management Interview Questions
Monster Career Center
- You may be overqualified for the position we have to offer.
Strong companies need strong people. A growing, energetic company is rarely unable to use its people talents. Emphasise your interest in a long-term association, pointing out that the employer will get a faster return on investment because you have more experience than required.
- What is your management style?
(If you've never thought about this, it's time you did.) "Open-door management" is best ... And you get the job done on time or inform your management.
- Are you a good manager? Give an example. Why do you feel you have top managerial potential?
Keep your answer focused on achievements and tasks; emphasise management skills -- planning, organising, controlling, interpersonal, etc.
- What do you look for when you recruit people?
Skills, initiative, adaptability.
- Have you ever fired anyone? If so, what were the reasons and how did you handle it?
You have had experience with this and it worked out well.
- What do you see as the most difficult part of being a manager?
Getting things planned and done on time within the budget.
- What do your subordinates think of you?
Be honest and positive ... they can easily check.
- What is your biggest weakness as a manager?
Be honest and end on a positive note, e.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first."
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