Chalkboard Magazine Volume 4 | Page 44

- My team is very important to me I rely on them and they rely on me. I lead by example, so I always set a standard. I do this because it creates a non negotiable level of productivity which helps us all work towards common goals.! ! - How would you define success?" ! I measure success with the results achieved by the company and the productivity of my department. As a department I think that we are only as good as the last task completed. Historic reference of performance helps me to set my personal goals and for my team.! - Decisive, a good communicator, friendly but firm management style. Someone who is flexible in approach and is team orientated.! ! - Can I ask you what your salary requirements are?" ! - I am looking for a salary that reflects my experience and my educational background.! ! - What hobbies and interests do you have?" ! - I like keeping fit, I try to go bike riding at the weekends.! ! ! - If you had a member of your team who was sick and you had an important deadline, how would you cope?" - How long have you been doing that?" ! - About 5 years.! ! ! - If I was at team member down, planning would be critical as the deadline could be effected. I am a flexible manager who always maintains a high level of interaction. If such a situation occurred, I would expect more from my team and I am sure that they would adhere. I may introduce a non monetary incentive to help motivate them to achieve the end result.! - Great, ok I would like to ask you about motivation, what motivates you?" ! - Professionally and personally, I am optimistic in nature. I find a clients feedback the most rewarding part of a process. If they are happy they will return, spend more money with the company and ultimately provide the company and me with more opportunity.! ! ! - Ok, lets turn to your strengths, what would you say they were?" ! - Thank you for coming in today, we have had a tremendous response for this position so we would appreciate your patience. " ! - What about your weaknesses?" ! We are holding second interviews within the next month and we will be notifying everyone shortly. Could I ask if you have any questions for me?" - I would have to say that planning is one of my main strengths. The process is very rewarding, especially when results are achieved.! - I have a high attention for detail, sometimes I have been known to check something more than necessary. I have recently attended an international time management course to address this.! ! - If I asked you to name some of the qualities of a good manager, what would you say?" ! ! ! ! ! ! - Yes, I read recently that your organisation promotes training, do you offer this at all levels?! - Yes we do, all our management positions are filled internally. It’s something we are very proud of as a company." ! - Thank you! ! - Your welcome, let me show you out."