Our goal is to be the top-rated company in our industry. After researching BAE Systems, what do you think we could improve on?
If BAE Systems asks for your feedback on what they could improve, it is best to keep your answer positive and light. Limit your feedback to general and basic observations as it is difficult to judge business or engineering decisions as an outsider.
"I heavily researched BAE Systems plc before meeting you today. I like your branding, and your online presence is strong. If I could make a suggestion, it would be to have a confirmation email sent to all online job applicants. I found the site a bit difficult to navigate and was not sure that my initial application went through successfully. Luckily, your HR department was amazing, and they called me just a few days later for a pre-screen interview."
"If you could improve on anything, I would recommend updating the website more frequently and adding a blog for aerospace enthusiasts. Aerospace and defense is a popular topic for research, and you could gain many website visitors by emphasizing your online content."
Remember to start and finish your suggestion by complimenting what they are doing right. While your interviewer may be genuinely interested in your suggestion, they also ask this question to test your ability to gracefully offer feedback.
"That is a difficult question. I found during my job search research that BAE Systems is the top rated company in many important industry categories. The only thing I noticed is that BAE Systems ranks lower in the development of IT professionals than competitors such as Lockheed Martin. I am not overly concerned with this comparison because there are a ton of learning opportunities for me at this stage in my career. However, a strong professional development program within IT would be important to me as I progress. It would be encouraging to see BAE Systems invest in this area in the future."
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Anonymous Answer
I would say that BAE is already a top-rated company, so you have achieved your goal. I have thoroughly researched the company, and I really like the level of detail on the Sustainability tab on your website – in an attempt to be transparent, I saw that you uploaded your emission performance for the past few years, however, I only found that by an accident whilst looking for something else. It would be great if this would be easier to navigate.
Krista's Feedback
This is a good response. This question can be tricky as the interviewer wants you to highlight something they could improve upon. I think you did a good job responding to this question.
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