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 underachieving.
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.
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 specialises
in) Give a "group" answer if possible, e.g. our department
was consolidated or eliminated.
18.
How do you feel about leaving all your benefits?
- You
feel the challenge and satisfaction this new role will
bring outweigh benefits lost.
