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Tell me about a manager you had in the past and how you have modeled your behavior after them.

"My first job was a part-time warehouse position I took during university. My manager was a flexible person who trusted his team to do the right thing. He trained me thoroughly, asked engaging questions that made me think on a deeper level regarding my career path and my options for a long-term career in logistics. I appreciate the time this manager took to engage in my future because he showed me that leadership is more than managing people. Leadership is also about investing in people. I have taken his influence with me my entire career. Today, as an experienced leader, I show my team members trust and give them clear direction and the autonomy they deserve. I show interest in their goals and genuinely enjoy investing in their future."

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  • 3. Tell me about a manager you had in the past and how you have modeled your behavior after them.

      How to Answer

      Most of us have had managers that we appreciate more than others. Discuss with the interviewer one particular manager from your past that stood out to you as a true leader. Talk about what made them a memorable influence in your professional life. Talk about what you learned from this person and any leadership methods you have applied to your management career.

      Keep your response positive. This question is not the time to pick anyone apart or complain about past leaders. The primary purpose of this question is for the interviewer to understand how your mentors have helped influence your leadership style and how this style will ensure your success as an Operations Manager with Amazon.

      Answer Example

      "My first job was a part-time warehouse position I took during university. My manager was a flexible person who trusted his team to do the right thing. He trained me thoroughly, asked engaging questions that made me think on a deeper level regarding my career path and my options for a long-term career in logistics. I appreciate the time this manager took to engage in my future because he showed me that leadership is more than managing people. Leadership is also about investing in people. I have taken his influence with me my entire career. Today, as an experienced leader, I show my team members trust and give them clear direction and the autonomy they deserve. I show interest in their goals and genuinely enjoy investing in their future."

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "During my time as a sales consultant, I had a great manager. He was someone who led by example, no task was beneath him. He believed in me and gave me autonomy but also was ready to help whenever needed. He not only cares for my career success but for my life success as well. He encouraged me to apply for a master's program and was very happy when I got accepted even when that meant leaving the company.

      He made me realize that leadership is more than managing people, it's investing in them and guiding them to discover the best version of themselves and this is something I have taken with me on every team that I have had to lead."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      This sounds like a transformational leader and mentor who really made an impact on your own leadership style. You shared great leadership qualities that the interviewer would find ideal in their next hire. Good job!

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