- 01If you could start your career over again, what would you do differently?“If I started again, I'd ask for feedback much earlier than I did.”
- 02During your performance reviews, what criticism do you hear the most?“The feedback I've heard most is that I take on too much myself.”
- 03Tell me about your last three positions.“Each of my last three roles built on the one before.”
- 04Tell me about your last position.“In my current role, I'm responsible for three things, and one takes most of my time.”
- 05What is your management philosophy?“My approach is to make the goal clear and then get out of the way.”
- 06What was your favorite job?“The job I've enjoyed most was the one where I talked to customers every day.”
- 07Tell me about the best manager you ever had.“The best manager I've had always told me why, not only what.”
- 08Tell me about the worst manager you ever had.“We had different styles, and I learned a lot from adjusting to hers.”
- 09What could you have done to improve your relationship with a manager you didn't like?“Looking back, I should have asked what she needed from me much sooner.”
- 10What were the most memorable accomplishments in your last position?“The thing I'm proudest of from my last job is a project that nearly failed.”
- 11Why do you want to leave your current job?“I've learned a lot there, but I'm ready for a role with more responsibility.”
- 12Where did you tell your boss you were going?“I took a personal day this morning, so I didn't need to explain.”
- 13Are you currently employed at the last place listed on your resume?“I left in March, and since then I've been doing freelance work.”
- 14What is the title of the person you report to?“I report to the head of operations, and I work closely with finance.”
- 15In your previous position, how much time did you spend managing people?“I'd say about half my time went on client calls, and the rest on reports.”
- 16If you don't leave your current job, what do you imagine you'll be doing in several years?“If I stay, I'll probably be doing the same work with a bigger title.”
- 17If you're very happy with your current job, why do you want to leave?“I'm happy where I am, and that's why I'm only applying for roles like this.”